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Tennibot unveils the Partner V2, its newest robotic tennis ball machine

Robotics, Tech /

Tennibot Inc., a company specializing in AI-driven tennis training gear, has announced the release of the Partner V2. The new tennis ball machine combines artificial intelligence with a more lightweight design and enhanced shot versatility. “We developed the Partner V2 with a clear goal: to give players access to intelligent, adaptive training that once required […]

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Pneumatic Exoskeleton Enables Overhead and Forward Arm Support

Robotics, Tech /

Prolonged work in fixed postures often fatigues muscles and causes musculoskeletal disorders because muscles do not handle sustained contractions well, even at low intensity. Gravity exerts maximum torque on the shoulder and elbow when the upper and lower arms extend forward horizontally, as in repetitive tasks like drilling. Exoskeletons for Musculoskeletal Relief Despite increasing automation,

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Air-driven artificial muscles may let robots lift up to 100× their weight

Applied Science, Robotics /

Researchers at Arizona State University are creating bio-inspired robotic “muscles” that could let robots function in extreme conditions—like boiling water and rough surfaces—overcome obstacles that stop traditional motor-driven machines, and still lift up to 100 times their own weight. These next-generation robots are expected to be lighter, more compact, and free from direct power connections.

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Robot valet technology in parking lots threatens traditional jobs

Applied Science, Robotics /

Valet parking jobs could be overtaken by robots in the near future. Automated systems that can replace human workers in managing vehicles across parking lots worldwide are already in operation. How the robotic parking platform works Among the different versions of this emerging technology, one notable system features a small wheeled platform powered by electricity.

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Humanoid successfully conducts live HMND proof of concept with SAP and Martur Fompak

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech /

The boundary between digital intelligence and physical work has become increasingly blurred as Humanoid (HMND) and SAP successfully conducted a live test integrating agentic AI into industrial robots. By connecting HMND’s KinetIQ AI platform with the SAP Joule agent, the companies showcased embodied AI in action. A cloud AI agent autonomously directed the HMND 01

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Q&A: Robots may lack sensation, but new sensor technologies could change that

Robotics, Tech /

A research team led in part by Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, James L. Henderson Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Penn State, is developing a highly sensitive electronic “skin” for robots and prosthetic limbs using pressure sensors—tiny, paperclip-sized devices capable of measuring force across a surface. Cheng is a corresponding author of

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Robotic legs skate, climb stairs, and balance on one wheel in a demo

Robotics, Tech /

The Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) has released a new video of its Roadrunner robot. Despite having no torso, the two-legged machine impresses by rolling, stomping, climbing stairs, and even performing tricks on just one leg. Founded in 2022 with a US$400-million investment from Hyundai Motor Group, the Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) is led

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Scientists Create Super Vision Lenses That Work With Eyes Closed

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

Scientists have created infrared contact lenses that reportedly enable people to see in the dark — and even more surprisingly, while their eyes are closed. The University of Science and Technology of China team created wearable lenses with flexible polymers and nanoparticles that enable night vision without goggles. The findings were published on May 22

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The wristband allows users to control a robotic hand using their own movements

Robotics, Tech /

Next time you’re scrolling on your phone, pause to appreciate what’s happening: that simple motion relies on the precise coordination of 34 muscles, 27 joints, and more than 100 tendons and ligaments in your hand. Our hands are, in fact, the most dexterous parts of the body, and replicating their subtle, complex movements has long

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A new study reveals that even babies as young as one year old are capable of lying

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

Even before they can walk or speak clearly, children begin to show a surprising ability to deceive. This finding challenges the long-held belief that lying requires advanced language skills. The study, published on March 5 in Cognitive Development, examined children from over 750 families worldwide. It found that around 25% of babies show an understanding

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