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A Modular Robot with Open-Source Design for Investigating Evolution

What aspects of a cheetah’s anatomy allow it to sprint at incredible speeds? What features give a wolf its remarkable stamina? While animal studies can provide some insights, many of the factors involved are difficult to separate. Researchers at the University of Michigan have introduced TROT, a versatile open-source robotic platform. A Versatile, Low-Cost Robot […]

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An Assistive Robot Learns How to Set an Clear a Table by Watching Humans

Applied Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics / Jorge Paka

Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have created a novel approach that enables a robot to autonomously learn arm movements by integrating observational learning with communication between its limbs. This advancement marks another step toward developing more intuitive and easily trainable service robots that can carry out household assistive tasks, such as setting

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Walk Me: Toyota Unveils a Chair that Walks Like a Robot

Applied Science, Robotics / Ana Manuel

Toyota is showcasing its four-legged “Walk Me” robotic chair, designed for independent mobility, at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo from October 30 to November 9. For now, it remains a concept design rather than a market-ready product. Design and Mechanical Structure of the “Walk Me” Robot Chair The “Walk Me” has a rear-opening,

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Too Lazy to Brush? A Tiny Oral-care Robot Could do it for you

Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

A new oral-hygiene robot from Waseda University, called g.eN, could help people who find brushing difficult. It cleans teeth in one minute—just hold it near your mouth. How the Robotic Toothbrush Works The robotic toothbrush uses 14 tiny brush heads to clean the mouth, moving up, down, left, and right at the press of a

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Robots Train with Monks at Shaolin Temple

Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

An unexpected and unusual sight has emerged at the renowned Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, central China. A new kind of “student” has joined the temple, as humanoid robots now train in the legendary Shaolin Kung Fu alongside monks. This striking blend of ancient tradition and modern technology has quickly drawn global attention, CGTN reports.

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Brain-Inspired AI Supports Stable Task Switching for Soft Robotic Arms

Robotics, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

Researchers have created an AI-based control system that allows soft robotic arms to learn a broad range of movements and tasks a single time, then adapt in real time to new conditions without retraining or loss of performance. This advance pushes soft robotics toward human-like flexibility in real-world uses—such as assistive and rehabilitation robotics, wearable

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She Moves Naturally, Expresses Emotion, Maintains Eye Contact, and Feels Warm—Yet She’s a Robot

Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

At this point in the robotics race, it’s fair to say some of us are feeling a bit of humanoid fatigue. We’ve all seen the clips of robots fumbling plates from dishwashers, taking ages to open a fridge, and struggling—sometimes hilariously—to cook or play soccer. That said, Shanghai-based robotics startup DroidUp (also called Zhuoyide) appears

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A Mathematical Framework for Improving Robotic Joint Function

Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

Think about the remarkable mechanics of the human knee. As the body’s largest hinge joint, it consists of two rounded bones connected by ligaments that not only swing like a door but also roll and glide over one another, enabling the knee to bend, straighten, and maintain balance. Researchers at Harvard’s John A. Paulson School

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Rapid, Accurate Radioactive Material Localization With Drones and Robots

Drones, Robotics, Tech / Jorge Paka

Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive substances (commonly referred to as CBRNE) can endanger both the public and emergency responders. In 2023, a tiny cesium capsule fell from a truck in Australia, sparking a major search. The growing number of hybrid attacks and other destabilizing activities has further intensified the threat landscape. Two research departments

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China is Relying on AI-Powered Robots to Improve Traffic Management

Applied Science, Robotics / Evelina Jeremias

China is rapidly using AI-powered humanoid robots to manage city traffic and assist law enforcement. The Humanoid Robot Managing Urban Traffic A recent example is the R001 Intelligent Police Unit, a humanoid robot integrated with the city’s traffic light network. Wearing a uniform and cap, the robot performs traffic gestures and uses cameras and AI

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