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A humanoid robot wins in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon record

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A humanoid robot that won a robot half-marathon in Beijing on Sunday outpaced the human world record, highlighting China’s rapid technological advances. According to a WeChat post from the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (Beijing E-Town), the winning robot—developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor—finished the 21-kilometer (13-mile) race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. That time […]

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These AI-powered guide dogs don’t just guide, they communicate

Leave a Comment / Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech / Jorge Paka

Guide dogs play a vital role in helping visually impaired individuals navigate safely, but they’ve never been able to communicate verbally with their owners—until now. Researchers at Binghamton University, part of the State University of New York, have developed a robotic guide dog powered by large language models that can plan optimal routes, guide users

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

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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

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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

Leave a Comment / Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

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

Leave a Comment / Applied Science, Robotics / Valeriano Ndeyi

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

Leave a Comment / Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech / Jorge Paka

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

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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

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

Robotics, Tech / Jorge Paka

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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