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Air-powered Robot Uses Physics Instead Of Circuits To Walk On “Tube Legs”

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While soft-bodied robots are often simple and cost-effective, their movement typically relies on complex electronic systems. That’s not the case with a new model developed by researchers at the AMOLF institute in the Netherlands, which harnesses a physical principle to move its inflatable legs automatically. Innovative Design Using Inflatable Tubes The robot, created by Alberto […]

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Tiny self-Powered Robot Breaks Speed, Agility Record with Simple Design

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Standing under 1.5 inches tall—about the height of a LEGO minifigure—the world’s smallest self-contained bipedal robot can start on its own, walk over half a mile per hour, turn, skip, and climb small steps using only its built-in battery, actuator, and control system. Nicknamed “Zippy” by its creators, the robot is the latest development from

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Robotics Company Unveils Next-gen AI for Robotic Arms

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Dyna Robotics, a startup specializing in AI-driven robotics, is preparing to launch a new embodied AI model for robotic arms, which it describes as a “major breakthrough.” The model, Dynamism v1 (DYNA-1), enables robotic arms to perform high-precision tasks autonomously over extended periods. To evaluate its performance, DYNA-1 was tasked with continuously folding napkins for

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What Caused this Humanoid Robot to Malfunction and Almost Harm its Handlers?

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A disturbing video making waves on social media seems to show a chilling scenario straight out of science fiction: a humanoid robot going rogue. The brief clip captures the robot malfunctioning, thrashing its limbs erratically, and coming dangerously close to two people working nearby. The robot in question is thought to be the Unitree H1—a

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Table Ping Pong Robot Delivers Swift, Precise Returns

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MIT engineers have entered the robotic ping pong scene with a lightweight, high-performance design capable of returning shots with rapid precision. The new table tennis robot features a multi-jointed arm mounted at one end of the ping pong table, equipped with a regular paddle. Using multiple high-speed cameras and an advanced predictive control system, it

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Edible Aquatic Robots Could Be Consumed by Fish To Reduce Waste

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When deploying a robot into an aquatic environment without plans to retrieve it, ensuring the device is biodegradable is crucial. Swiss scientists have advanced this idea by developing tiny robots that fish can safely eat once the robots complete their mission. The Current State of Environmental Microbots Various experimental micro-robots already exist, equipped with sensors

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Swimming Robot Channels Its Inner Dog to Master the Dog Paddle

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While quadruped “robot dogs” can mimic the way real dogs move on land with relative accuracy, their swimming skills often fall short—although some can walk underwater. That’s not the case for a newly developed small-scale robot, designed specifically to swim efficiently using the classic dog paddle. Introducing the Amphibious Robot Dog (ARD) Named the Amphibious

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Piaggio Redesigned Its Follow Robot To Look Like A Star Wars Droid

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Since 2017, Piaggio’s Fast Forward division—the team behind Vespa—has been working on a novel way to reduce car use: creating robots that can follow you around your belongings. Its first model, the Gita (pronounced “jee-tah,” Italian for “trip”), was a sleek, rolling helper, but its bulky size and steep $3,250 price tag made it more

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Modular Firefighting Robot Dog Strides Into Hazardous Areas

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Unitree has unveiled a customized version of its B2 quadruped designed for firefighting. Equipped to carry specialized modules, the robotic dog features a high-flow water cannon and is built to function in harsh, high-risk environments. While quadruped robots are often used for tasks like inspection, mapping, and surveillance, they can also enter hazardous areas to

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