Samaras — the winged seeds of maple trees — spin gracefully to the ground, their thin, membrane-like wings creating aerodynamics that slow descent and let the wind carry them far from the parent tree. At Singapore University of Design and Technology, Cai Xinyu and colleagues have spent years replicating this natural mechanism, developing a biomimetic […]
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To handle diverse real-world tasks, robots must securely grasp objects of various shapes, textures, and sizes without unintentionally dropping them. Traditional methods improve this by increasing the robotic hand’s grip strength to avoid slippage. Researchers Develop Bio-Inspired Motion Control to Prevent Slippage in Robotic Hands Researchers from several universities and labs have proposed new methods
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Instead of painstakingly building miniature robots from scratch, researchers are now transforming real insects into remote-controlled cyborgs—and a new automated production line dramatically speeds up the process. How Cyborg Insects Work In simple terms, a cyborg insect is usually a large bug—often a Madagascar hissing cockroach—outfitted with a tiny electronic backpack. Electrodes inside the pack
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China has introduced a new addition to its expanding range of population-focused technologies. In Handan, the Public Security Department has deployed three types of traffic robots to assist officers. State-run Xinhua news agency reports that Zhou Zuoying, deputy director of the Traffic Management Research Institute under the Ministry of Public Security, described this as the
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AgileX Robotics has showcased a new demonstration that pairs its robotic arm with a dexterous hand to perform intricate manipulation tasks with fluid, human-like precision. A new video shows the PiPER arm with the flexible, high-DoF Linkerbot Chius hand operating complex lab tools with exceptional accuracy, highlighting its potential for advancing lab automation. “This demo
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ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has created a robotics system enabling machines to handle household chores like folding laundry and cleaning tables. Powered by artificial intelligence, the system lets robots follow spoken instructions and carry out tasks. China’s Rapid Tech Advancements China, home to ByteDance, is rapidly advancing in technology, with innovations such as
Guozi Robotics announced last week that it has implemented an intelligent production and logistics system at TZ Group’s greenfield factory, where nearly 200 varied robots now handle the entire excavator manufacturing process and logistics operations. TZ said the go-live helped resolve several long-standing issues by automating every stage from production through final shipment, covering challenges
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Humanoid robots are mostly tested in assistive manual tasks, while their potential for creative, expressive roles like music or performance remains largely unexplored. “Researchers from SUPSI, IDSIA, and Politecnico di Milano developed Robot Drummer, a reinforcement learning–powered humanoid that plays drums with precision, expression, and human-like movements.“ From Coffee Conversation to Creative Robotics Challenge “Lead
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Humanoid robots are poised to revolutionize a wide range of industries, driven by sophisticated neural networks that control their joints, limbs, and end effectors to deliver nearly human-like abilities. Yet, this rapid adoption wouldn’t be possible without high-performance motion components tailored to specific applications and operating conditions. Key sectors embracing humanoid robots include healthcare, retail,
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Although full autonomy remains a key objective in robotics, human involvement is still crucial for tasks that demand complex decision-making or for training AI systems. Yesterday, PrismaX introduced its new teleoperation platform for robotic arms. “The debut of our tele-op platform marks a significant milestone toward broader adoption,” said Bayley Wang, PrismaX co-founder and CEO.
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