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Robots Trained on Spatial Datasets Gain Better Awareness and Object Handling

Machines naturally lag behind humans in navigating their environments. To strengthen the visual perception skills robots need to interpret the world, researchers have created a new training dataset designed to boost their spatial awareness. RoboSpatial Boosts Robots’ Spatial Awareness In recent work, experiments revealed that robots trained on the new dataset, RoboSpatial, surpassed those using […]

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A Modular Robot that Becomes one Quad or Two Bipeds — your Choice

Applied Science, Robotics / Ana Manuel

These days, quadruped robots with powered wheels for feet aren’t uncommon, letting them walk or roll depending on the terrain. The modular D1 stands out by functioning as either a quadruped or two independent bipeds. Traditional quadrupeds handle rough terrain well, stepping over obstacles and climbing stairs while keeping four points of contact for stability.

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‘Brainless’ Robots That Move Together are Driven Entirely By Air

Applied Science, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

Researchers at the University of Oxford have created a new type of soft robot that functions without electronics, motors, or computers, relying solely on air pressure. Published in Advanced Materials, the study demonstrates that these “fluidic robots” can produce complex, rhythmic motions and even synchronize their movements automatically. Professor Antonio Forte (Department of Engineering Science,

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Improving Physical Intelligence and Safety in Humanoid Robotics

Applied Science, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

You might not recall it, but you probably had a few spills as a toddler. You weren’t the only one—falling is a normal part of learning to crawl, walk, climb, and jump. During early childhood, our balance, coordination, and motor skills are still developing. These abilities—often called physical intelligence—quickly become second nature for most people,

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Scientists Develop a Flying Dragon fire-fighting Robot

Applied Science, Robotics / Evelina Jeremias

Researchers have unveiled the Dragon Firefighter, a flying firehose robot designed to assist human crews in tackling dangerous blazes. Published as Open Science in Frontiers in Robotics and AI, the design allows scientists worldwide to build their own versions. The team expects the technology to see real-world use within the next decade. Unlike mythical dragons

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Pneumatic Soft Elbow Exoskeleton for Reducing Muscle Activity and Effort

Engineering, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

For workers performing long hours of lifting and repetitive tasks, even minor innovations can significantly help prevent future musculoskeletal injuries. That’s why engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington have created a soft robotic exoskeleton designed to quite literally ease the burden by reducing strain on the arm and elbow. PASE: Soft Robotic Support

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Moth-like Drone Flies Autonomously without AI

Applied Science, Robotics / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

University of Cincinnati researchers are creating a flapping-wing drone that tracks and hovers around moving light sources, mimicking a moth drawn to a flame. UC professor Sameh Eisa and his students study these efficient drones, aiming to miniaturize them for stealth surveillance. A Drone That Adapts to Its Environment Moths can hover, fly backward, and

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Flexxbotics CEO Says Humanoids Need Coordination to Work in Manufacturing

Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

As humanoid robots continue to advance rapidly, they raise more questions than answers about their potential role in manufacturing. How will this emerging technology integrate into industrial settings like factories, semiconductor facilities, and pharmaceutical labs? How will these robots understand their tasks and timing? What functionalities will be necessary for them to operate efficiently and

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See this Shape-Shifting Robot Pair Walk, Roll, and Take Flight

Applied Science, Robotics / Valeriano Ndeyi

Resembling a scene from an early Transformers movie, Caltech researchers have showcased how a humanoid robot and a drone can work together to achieve multiple modes of movement, opening fresh avenues for robotic locomotion. “Robots can walk, drive, and fly,” says Caltech professor Aaron Ames. “The challenge is merging them into one system that keeps

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Mechanical Bee may make Off-World Pollination Possible

Applied Science, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

“Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States are developing a robotic bee to transform pollination in environments too hostile for natural life—even on other planets.” Lighter than a paper clip, the robot flaps its wings 400 times per second, flies at two meters per second, spins, and hovers. “We aim

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