Over the past decades, roboticists have developed various systems capable of accurately mimicking specific human movements and behaviors. Some robots can compete against humans or others in sports, like at RoboCup, a robot soccer competition. MIT Develops Precise Robotic Table Tennis System MIT researchers developed a robotic table tennis system that quickly and accurately hits […]
Picture a robot that can seamlessly switch between flying like a drone and driving like a wheeled rover. Such a device could have significant practical applications—assuming it functions reliably in real-world settings. That’s exactly what the ATMO robot was built to achieve, by transforming in mid-air before it lands. Origins and Development at Caltech ATMO,
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A smarter, two-armed garden robot is on track for commercial release in 2025, marking a major evolution since its early development days.Robotics startup Eeve initially introduced the Willow X in 2022, significantly upgraded it, and is now preparing for its launch. Much More Than a Lawn Mower From the start, designers envisioned this robot as
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Soft-bodied robots offer tremendous potential, but they’re often limited to small-scale, experimental production. A group of researchers from Scotland aims to change that by introducing a 3D-printed soft robot that is fabricated in a single, continuous process—and remarkably, walks off the print bed once complete. It’s not the first instance of a one-piece printed soft
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There’s just something about robots that makes people want to kick them—whether it’s for testing or just for fun. Sure, the kicking serves a technical purpose, but let’s face it, it’s the act itself that’s oddly satisfying. Still, constantly kicking and punching robots is exhausting—not to mention impractical. But it’s 2025 now, and the good
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Most delivery automation ends at the curb, but Veho and Swiss robotics startup Rivr are tackling the more difficult final 100 yards—from the van to the doorstep. Austin Pilot to Test Rivr’s Stair-Climbing Delivery Robot Launching this week in Austin, a pilot program will deploy Rivr’s four-wheeled, stair-climbing robot—described by CEO Marko Bjelonic as “a
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There are moments in life when you realize the world has changed — and you didn’t even notice. That moment came for me when I imagined what my grandmother, who passed away at 95, would say to a new kind of “companion”: a half-meter-tall robot with LED eyes and a gentle voice reminding her to
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Teddy Warner, 19, has long been fascinated by robotics. Growing up in a family involved in the field, he spent his high school years working in a machinist shop. Today, he’s launching his own robotics startup, Intempus, with the goal of making robots more human-like. Intempus is developing technology to retrofit existing robots with emotionally
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This probably wasn’t on your radar for the week. Researchers at Osaka University have developed a method to guide cyborg insects using tiny helmets—without the need for invasive surgeries or internal implants. A Gentler Approach to Insect Control Keisuke Morishima, the lead researcher of the study combining biology and robotics, explained that this new approach
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Last week, Tesla’s Optimus robot impressed with its dance moves. This week, it’s showcasing a range of everyday chores—executed with surprising finesse for a humanoid robot. Tesla Bot Tackles Household Chores Using Natural Language Commands In a new video, the “Tesla bot” responds to natural language commands as it performs tasks like tossing trash into
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