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Robot Is 3D-Printed Upside-Down in One Piece, Then Walks Out of the Printer

Robotics, Science /

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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Humanoid Robot Boxing Is Here — and Optimus Should Worry

Applied Science, Robotics /

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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Rivr’s Robot Dogs Join Veho Vans for Final Parcel Delivery in Austin

Applied Science, Robotics, Science /

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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Why Intempus Believes Robots Should Mimic Human Physiology

Robotics, Science /

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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Cyborg Cockroaches Can Now Be Controlled With UV Goggles

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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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Tesla’s Robot isn’t Superhuman Yet, But it Can Cook a Meal

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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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Social Robots Learning On Their Own? New Study Skips Human Involvement In Early Testing

Robotics, Science /

A new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Hamburg shows that humans are no longer the only drivers of training social robots for effective interaction. Presented at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), the study unveils a new simulation approach that allows researchers to test social robots without

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Goodbye Human Coaches The Future of Tennis May Be in This Robot’s Hands

Applied Science, Robotics /

It weighs just 7 kilograms, but it’s powered by an AI trained with over 8,000 hours of professional tennis experience. The Tenniix robotic tennis coach adjusts to your skill level and reacts to your every move. You might remember when Deep Blue beat world chess champion Garry Kasparov — but forget that. In tennis, AI

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