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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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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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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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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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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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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Spraying orchards and vineyards is not environmentally friendly, as tractors emit exhaust while applying herbicides and pesticides. This issue was a key motivation behind the development of the electric, autonomous Prospr robot. Created by the New Zealand agritech firm Robotics Plus, this all-wheel-drive robotic vehicle was introduced last September at the FIRA agricultural robotics show
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From fire-breathers to sprinters, climbers, and gymnasts, we’ve witnessed an impressive array of quadruped robots. Now, the fourth-generation Honey Badger has expanded the list of robodog abilities to include underwater walking. Founded in 2019, Poland’s MAB Robotics originated from a student research group that created their first robodog. The startup’s Honey Badger quadruped has seen
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How would you feel about owning your own AT-ST walker from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi? The newly announced Tron 1 biped robot is the next best option. It’s slightly smaller than a walker, and unfortunately, there’s no riding inside it. Produced by the Chinese robotics company LimX Dynamics, known for its quadruped and
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The Toyota Research Institute has been making significant strides in teaching robots to quickly learn and execute tasks autonomously. Now, it is introducing its Large Behavior Model technology to the remarkable Atlas humanoid robot in collaboration with Boston Dynamics. Surprisingly, humanoid robot hardware is already quite advanced. Over a decade of development at Boston Dynamics
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