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Watch: The First Humanoid Robot to Do a Front Flip

Zhongqing Robotics (also known as EngineAI), a Chinese robotics company, has recently introduced a humanoid robot that performs a front flip, marking a major milestone in the field of humanoid robotics. The Challenge of Perception and Safety in a Front Flip While robot backflips are no longer a novelty—thanks to Boston Dynamics’ Atlas doing one […]

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Flatworm-Inspired Aquatic Robot Propels Itself With a Shimmy-Like Motion

Robots collecting data in delicate aquatic environments should avoid whirring propellers that could injure wildlife or tangle in weeds. A new bot solves this problem by mimicking the swimming motion of flatworms. While marine flatworms typically remain on the seabed, they can navigate open water by undulating their thin, flat bodies. Waves ripple from the

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Watch: 1X’s Neo Gamma Robot Handles Household Chores for You

1X has just released a video showcasing its latest home robot, the Neo Gamma. Designed to clean, serve, and function as a voice companion, this humanoid robot has never looked more endearing—or more in need of a little companionship. The video begins with Neo powering on before seamlessly preparing and serving coffee to a cheerful

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Helix: The Fully Autonomous, Hive-Minded VLA Humanoid Robot

Just weeks after Figure.ai ended its collaboration with OpenAI, the Silicon Valley startup introduced Helix—a commercial-ready, AI-powered “hive-mind” humanoid robot capable of performing nearly any task on command. A New AI Brain for Figure 02 Figure gained attention with its humanoid robot, Figure 01. Now, Figure 02 features more than just upgrades—it has a new

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Muscle Tissue and Mechanics Combine in Biohybrid Hand Innovation

Researchers have made significant progress in creating an artificial hand that can grip and perform gestures by integrating lab-grown muscle tissue with flexible mechanical joints. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for robotics, with numerous potential applications. Challenges in Merging Human Tissue with Machines While we’ve seen a variety of soft robots and innovative mechanical

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Apple’s Pixar-Style Lamp-Bot Showcases the Friendly Side of Machines

Luxo Jr. has been a charming presence in every Pixar film since 1995, when the animated desk lamp first hopped onto the screen, playfully stomping on the studio’s logo in the opening credits. This iconic character has now inspired Apple researchers to explore ways to make robots more expressive and improve human-machine interactions—and the result

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Robotic Dogs Handle Bomb Detection, Neutralization, and Disposal

We’ve seen robot dogs perform all kinds of unusual tasks, but what about using them to enhance safety? The British Ministry of Defence is deploying these mechanical canines to improve the efficiency and safety of bomb detection and defusal. While bomb disposal robots have been around for decades, they’ve significantly evolved since the British Army

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A Robotic Sea Turtle Might Soon Be Gliding Through an Ocean Near You

When designing a fast, agile, and adaptable underwater robot, why not take inspiration from nature? That’s precisely what China’s Beatbot did with its bio-inspired Amphibious RoboTurtle. Unveiled as a prototype at CES last week, this autonomous robot is built for tasks like ecological research, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. Equipped for Advanced Exploration It can

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An Impressive Robotic Hand Now has the Ability to Manipulate Objects it is Holding

Sanctuary AI’s Phoenix robot is undeniably remarkable, featuring hydraulically powered hands with exceptional dexterity. These hands have recently become even more versatile, as each can now simultaneously hold and manipulate an object. Typically, robotic fingers are operated using cables connected to electric motors. This setup is relatively straightforward, efficient, and cost-effective, provided the hand is

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Streamlined Robotic Manta Ray Swims Faster with a Simplified, Efficient Design

Just two years ago, a tiny robotic manta ray set a record as the fastest-swimming soft-bodied robot. Now, its upgraded successor has shattered that record while using less energy in the process. The original 22.8-mm-long robot was developed by Assoc. Prof. Jie Yin and his team at North Carolina State University. It featured two flexible

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