Rise Robotics is gearing up to claim a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records with the world’s strongest non-hydraulic robotic arm. For nearly a decade, this record has remained uncontested since the Fanuc M-2000iA/2300 lifted an impressive 5,070 lb (2,300 kg). Now, Rise aims to shatter that benchmark using a surprisingly traditional approach—belts […]
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The self-replicating robot era may soon be upon us: Apptronik’s humanoid Apollo robot is preparing to help produce more copies of itself, thanks to a new partnership with global engineering firm Jabil. Jabil, which manufactures components for major brands like Apple, Dell, and HP, will integrate Apollo robots into its assembly lines, including those dedicated
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To safely collect data in delicate aquatic environments, researchers have developed a robot that mimics flatworms’ swimming motion. While flatworms usually move along the seabed, they can also propel themselves through water by undulating their bodies. Inspired by this, scientists at Switzerland’s EPFL created a compact, untethered robot that moves effortlessly in any direction across
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Humanoid robots, designed to resemble the human body, are becoming increasingly capable of efficiently handling diverse tasks in real-world environments. Advances in their control algorithms have led to significant improvements, enabling many to move faster and mimic human-like motions more effectively. Since humanoid robots are designed to walk and run like humans, balancing on two
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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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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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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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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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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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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