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Pneumatic Exoskeleton Enables Overhead and Forward Arm Support

Prolonged work in fixed postures often fatigues muscles and causes musculoskeletal disorders because muscles do not handle sustained contractions well, even at low intensity. Gravity exerts maximum torque on the shoulder and elbow when the upper and lower arms extend forward horizontally, as in repetitive tasks like drilling. Exoskeletons for Musculoskeletal Relief Despite increasing automation, […]

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Air-driven artificial muscles may let robots lift up to 100× their weight

Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

Researchers at Arizona State University are creating bio-inspired robotic “muscles” that could let robots function in extreme conditions—like boiling water and rough surfaces—overcome obstacles that stop traditional motor-driven machines, and still lift up to 100 times their own weight. These next-generation robots are expected to be lighter, more compact, and free from direct power connections.

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Robot valet technology in parking lots threatens traditional jobs

Applied Science, Robotics / Valeriano Ndeyi

Valet parking jobs could be overtaken by robots in the near future. Automated systems that can replace human workers in managing vehicles across parking lots worldwide are already in operation. How the robotic parking platform works Among the different versions of this emerging technology, one notable system features a small wheeled platform powered by electricity.

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Humanoid successfully conducts live HMND proof of concept with SAP and Martur Fompak

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech / Jorge Paka

The boundary between digital intelligence and physical work has become increasingly blurred as Humanoid (HMND) and SAP successfully conducted a live test integrating agentic AI into industrial robots. By connecting HMND’s KinetIQ AI platform with the SAP Joule agent, the companies showcased embodied AI in action. A cloud AI agent autonomously directed the HMND 01

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Q&A: Robots may lack sensation, but new sensor technologies could change that

Robotics, Tech / Jorge Paka

A research team led in part by Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, James L. Henderson Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Penn State, is developing a highly sensitive electronic “skin” for robots and prosthetic limbs using pressure sensors—tiny, paperclip-sized devices capable of measuring force across a surface. Cheng is a corresponding author of

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Robotic legs skate, climb stairs, and balance on one wheel in a demo

Robotics, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

The Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) has released a new video of its Roadrunner robot. Despite having no torso, the two-legged machine impresses by rolling, stomping, climbing stairs, and even performing tricks on just one leg. Founded in 2022 with a US$400-million investment from Hyundai Motor Group, the Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) is led

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The wristband allows users to control a robotic hand using their own movements

Robotics, Tech / Jorge Paka

Next time you’re scrolling on your phone, pause to appreciate what’s happening: that simple motion relies on the precise coordination of 34 muscles, 27 joints, and more than 100 tendons and ligaments in your hand. Our hands are, in fact, the most dexterous parts of the body, and replicating their subtle, complex movements has long

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A five-tier system rates humanoid robots by mobility, manipulation, and cognition

Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

A research team from Fraunhofer HNFIZ has introduced a new evaluation model that ranks humanoid robots across five levels of technical capability. It also categorizes applications by the abilities they require, enabling easier comparison between humanoids, helping match the right robot to each use case, and identifying gaps in current technology development. Amid a growing

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A wind-driven robot may allow extended exploration in harsh environments

Applied Science, Robotics / Ngoma Manuel

Scientists at Cranfield University have developed WANDER-bot, an affordable, 3D-printed robot that runs on wind power. WANDER-bot, designed for harsh, windy environments—from deserts to polar or extraterrestrial terrains—runs without a battery, enabling longer uninterrupted operation. Movement typically consumes about 20% of a robot’s battery, so harnessing natural energy makes WANDER-bot an efficient option for extended

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Tiny “Electronic Dolphin” Robot Poised to Revolutionize Oil Spill Cleanup

Robotics, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

RMIT University engineers in Australia created a remote-controlled minibot that cleans oil spills with a sea urchin-inspired filter. Oil spills are a global threat, damaging ecosystems, endangering wildlife, and costing billions to clean up. To address the global issue, the team built the “Electronic Dolphin” minibot to safely and precisely remove oil from water. The

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