Robotics

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Watch: Biomimetic Robo-Bird Takes Flight with a Leap

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While autonomous flying robots hold promising potential, their usefulness is limited if they cannot navigate uneven terrain after landing. However, an experimental bio-inspired robot overcomes this limitation by mimicking the raven’s gait. Named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for Multiple Environments), the device was developed by Won Dong Shin and his team at Switzerland’s EPFL university. […]

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A Robot Designed to Enhance Structural Strength Leaves its Imprint in Wet Concrete

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When we imagine freshly poured concrete, we usually think of leaving it to dry smoothly. However, a new robot, the Conit Runner, rolls over wet concrete, carving grooves to strengthen structures while reducing costs. Deep layers of wet concrete can crack as they dry, so concrete is typically poured in thin layers. To improve shear

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A Robotic Model Equipped with Real Pigeon Feathers Mimics Bird Flight

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Ever wondered why airplanes have a vertical tailfin? It stabilizes their flight. While flying without one would be more energy-efficient, efforts to achieve this in aviation have yet to succeed. Interestingly, birds manage just fine without a vertical fin—so how do they achieve stability? Pigeon-Inspired Robotics David Lentink, a Professor of Biomimetics at the University

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RoBoa Slinks Through Disaster Areas that are Too Perilous for Other Robots

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When disaster strikes, drones and robots can search for survivors in dangerous zones. The student team at ETH Zurich designed the RoBoa to slither through debris that would stop other robots. Developed at the Autonomous Systems Lab, RoBoa aids rescue teams in disaster and war zones. Its snake-like movement allows it to navigate rubble while

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Watch: Ambitious Robot Learn Show to Clean a Bathroom Sink by Observing

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From washing urinals to tidying beaches, the idea of robots helping keep our world cleaner is already becoming a reality. Now, a robot arm has successfully tackled the surprisingly intricate task of washing a sink, demonstrating its ability to learn on its own. While cleaning a wash basin might seem like a simple chore, there’s

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Watch: Wheeled robodog tackles tough terrain at high speed

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China’s DEEP Robotics is set to launch the Lynx, a mid-sized quadruped robot that rolls on wheels instead of pads for greater all-terrain capability, showcased in a new teaser video. While four-legged walking robots from Boston Dynamics, Unitree, and ETH Zurich have shown impressive engineering and AI abilities, moving on wheels brings added speed and

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Robot Masters Surgical Tasks Simply by Watching Videos

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Performing surgery takes years of training for humans, but a robot could learn the skill more easily with today’s AI technology. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Stanford University have taught a robot to perform various surgical tasks just by watching videos of the procedures. The team used a da Vinci Surgical System, a

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Robotic Tennis Partner Allows You to Simulate Real Matches on the Court

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A cutting-edge robotic tennis partner, PongBot, has surpassed $1.7 million on Kickstarter, with weeks left for additional backers. PongBot isn’t your average ball-serving machine; it’s designed to revolutionize tennis practice with AI-driven features and precise, real-time tracking. Connected to a smartphone app, PongBot also includes a clip-on sensor to track your court position, letting you

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How it works: The Harmonic Drive gear, Precise, High-torque, With a Wobbling Motion

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The Harmonic Drive The Harmonic Drive is a fundamental component in countless robotic applications. Although simple and intriguing to watch in action, this gear system combines exceptional precision with an impressive torque-to-weight ratio, even with its characteristic wobbling motion. But how exactly does it work? This seemingly unusual mechanism operates ingeniously: its flexible-ellipse-within-a-circle configuration creates

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Front-Loading Exoskeleton Helps Paralyzed Patients Walk

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Exoskeletons have assisted paraplegic patients in walking for years, but KAIST’s latest model offers a unique approach. The WalkON Suit F1 can move up to a patient in a wheelchair, secure itself around their legs and torso, and help them stand and walk. Professor Kyoung-Chul Kong of KAIST’s Department of Mechanical Engineering has focused on

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