The unique properties of the Harmonic Drive make it very odd to watch in action - but extremely useful, particularly in precision, high-torque roboticsHarmonic DriveView 4 ImagesThe Harmonic DriveThe Harmonic Drive is a fundamental component in countless robotic applications. Although simple and intriguing to watch in action, this gear system combines exceptional precision with...
Humanoid in figure, certainly inhuman in how Atlas can twist, contort, and walkBoston DynamicsAtlas employs a machine learning (ML) vision model to perceive and map its surroundings, executing all movements autonomously without pre-set or remote-controlled actions. The robot can identify and adapt to environmental changes, such as shifting fixtures, and respond to action failures—like...
Researcher Seunghwan Kim and the WalkON Suit F1 exoskeleton compete in the 2024 CybathlonKAISTExoskeletons have assisted paraplegic patients in walking for years, but KAIST’s latest model offers a unique approach. The WalkON Suit F1 can move up to a patient in a wheelchair, secure itself around their legs and torso, and help them stand...
The Prospr robot is additionally intended to address the shortage of farm workers Robotics PlusSpraying orchards and vineyards is not environmentally friendly, as tractors emit exhaust while applying herbicides and pesticides. This issue was a key motivation behind the development of the electric, autonomous Prospr robot.Created by the New Zealand agritech firm Robotics Plus, this...
"The small size of the robot, its waterproof design and solidness contribute to being able to operate in environments where other types of mobile robots are insufficient, such as underground tunnels, narrow passages or waterlogged terrains"MAB RoboticsFrom fire-breathers to sprinters, climbers, and gymnasts, we've witnessed an impressive array of quadruped robots. Now, the fourth-generation...
The Tron 1 one can be fitted with Sole, Point-Foot or Wheeled foot-ends (left to right) for different types of locomotionLimX DynamicsHow would you feel about owning your own AT-ST walker from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi? The newly announced Tron 1 biped robot is the next best option. It's slightly smaller than...
Boston Dynamics and Toyota are teaming up to endow the Atlas humanoid with a state-of-the-art AI behavior modelling and learning systemBoston DynamicsThe Toyota Research Institute has been making significant strides in teaching robots to quickly learn and execute tasks autonomously. Now, it is introducing its Large Behavior Model technology to the remarkable Atlas humanoid...
The ultrasensitive robot 'finger' can perform routine physical examsUSTC/Hongbo WangResearchers have created an ultrasensitive robotic ‘finger’ that mimics human touch, capable of safely conducting routine physical exams similar to those performed by doctors. They believe this 'robodoctor' could soon appear in medical clinics.Doctors use their fingers as diagnostic tools to gather various insights about...
The hole-digging, seed-bomb-depositing, Plantolin pangolin-inspired robotUniversity of SurreyForaging pangolins naturally dig in the ground, so why not have them plant trees at the same time? Training them to do so would be quite challenging, which is why a high school student from California named Dorothy created a pangolin-inspired robot to handle the digging and...
The Serve delivery robot will pick up the food order at the restaurant, drop it off at a Wing Auroloader collection point, and then Wing's drone will take to the air for the final leg of the delivery to the customerServe RoboticsWhile still not entirely common, rolling robots have been delivering goods to local...
