Robotics

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Robot Handles Large Objects Like a Human After One Lesson

Applied Science, Robotics /

Despite their advanced capabilities—from exploring distant planets to conducting intricate surgeries—robots continue to struggle with simple human tasks. One of the biggest hurdles is dexterity: the skill of grasping, holding, and manipulating objects. But that may be changing. Researchers at the Toyota Research Institute in Massachusetts have now trained a robot to use its whole […]

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Delivery Robots Hit the Streets in Swiss Post Initiative

Applied Science, Robotics /

Residents of Regensdorf, Switzerland, may soon receive their parcels from robots. The municipality has become the testing ground for a new pilot project launched by Swiss Post, online grocer Migros Online, and robotics company RIVR. Readers may recall the ANYmal robot, a project developed at ETH Zurich in Switzerland. The quadruped robot uses four legs

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Waymo expands to Denver & Seattle

Applied Science, Robotics /

In its latest expansion move, Waymo announced Tuesday that it will deploy its autonomous vehicle fleet—including the Jaguar I-Pace SUV and the Zeekr van—in Denver and Seattle, beginning this week. Waymo’s initial phase in both cities will involve human drivers.Testing in Denver and Seattle—chosen for their extreme weather—will pave the way for a planned robotaxi

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Humanoid Robots Display Their Capabilities at Ancient Olympia but Are Still Outpaced by AI

Applied Science, Robotics /

With clunky determination, robots played soccer, impressed children with shadowboxing, and shot arrows Monday at the historic site of the Olympic Games. As the robots shuffled and sometimes paused for battery swaps, their developers and futurists discussed the key question: when will robots be capable of chores like cleaning closets and doing dishes? Exploring Space

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Why are We so Fascinated with Making Robots Dance?

Applied Science, Robotics /

We’ve tamed fire, split the atom, and launched ourselves beyond Earth. We’ve created machines that surpass our intelligence, gadgets that can make our meals, and instruments precise enough to open our bodies for life-saving surgery. All of that is remarkable. Traveling through space is awe-inspiring, no doubt … but it doesn’t mirror who we are.

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See Spot Backflip: Robodog Achieves an Unexpected Feat

Robotics, Science /

Boston Dynamics has built a reputation for creating some of the world’s most eye-catching robots, and the company’s latest video proves once again that its mechanical canine, Spot, lives up to the hype. The highlight? A jaw-dropping seven consecutive backflips. A Robot with Global Experience Spot, the four-legged robot developed by Boston Dynamics, has been

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Study Finds Phantom Limbs May Operate in Unexpected Ways

Healthcare, Robotics /

Each human brain contains a detailed map linking specific areas to body parts like hands, lips, and feet. But what happens to this map when a body part is lost? For years, scientists believed that after an amputation, the brain’s map undergoes major reorganization, with nearby regions taking over the space that once represented the

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Robot Remorse: New study Aids Robots in Making Safer Choices Near People

Applied Science, Robotics /

Picture yourself in an automobile factory for a moment. A robot and a human are working side by side on the assembly line. The robot is swiftly putting together car doors, while the human handles quality control—checking the doors for defects and ensuring they are assembled correctly. Harnessing the Strengths of Human-Robot Collaboration Across Industries

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Robot Dog Picks Up Badminton Skills – And Does Surprisingly Well

Applied Science, Robotics /

We’ve already watched robotic dogs carry gear up steep trails and even assist firefighters. Now, researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland are testing their four-legged machines on the badminton court, training them to play at a level comparable to a young child. A New Control System for ANYmal The team developed a new control system

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Robots Gain Touch and Proximity Awareness Through Vision-Enabled Arms

Robotics, Science /

For robots to interact safely with humans, they must recognize when a person is nearby and detect when physical contact occurs. A newly developed system enables them to handle both tasks by placing cameras inside their arms. Introducing the ProTac System Prof. Van Anh Ho, Dr. Quan Khanh Luu, and their team at the Japan

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