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Asteroid-Hopping Robot Passes Zero G Airplane Test

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A robot with three legs might soon traverse asteroid surfaces, seeking valuable minerals. Named SpaceHopper, the robot recently underwent testing during a zero-gravity aircraft flight. The SpaceHopper initiative took flight two and a half years ago, originating as a student research endeavor at ETH Zurich University in Switzerland. Exploring Low-Gravity Celestial Bodies Its goal is […]

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Teaching Humanoids to Take over Manual Labor Duties

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Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) scientists have created H2O – Human2HumanOid – a reinforcement learning system enabling a life-sized humanoid robot to be remotely controlled by a human in real-time using just an RGB camera. This raises the question: could manual labor be conducted from afar in the near future? Overcoming Challenges in Full-Body Control of

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NVIDIA Aims to Speed Up Humanoid Development with Project GR00T

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NVIDIA recently revealed its plans to develop a novel AI platform catering to major players in humanoid robot advancement. This platform is rooted in a versatile foundational model, likely drawing inspiration from a character resembling a talking tree in the Marvel Universe. However, the project, abbreviated as GR00T (Generalist Robot 00 Technology), is characterized as

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An Omnidirectional Robot Moves by Scooting, Shuffling, Climbing

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A team of researchers from the University of Michigan has created SKOOTR, a three-legged robot that skates and shuffles, enabling it to roll as it walks. SKOOTR can maneuver in any direction and is capable of ascending to overcome obstacles. The concept for the SKOOTR project, short for SKating, Omni-Oriented, Tripedal Robot, originated from assistant

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Lenovo’s Six-Legged Robotic Dog Unmatched Agility

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When searching for a robotic dog for warehouse patrol, Lenovo may not be the first brand that comes to mind. Yet, Lenovo’s Shanghai innovations lab has actively engaged in robot development for a significant duration. While the latest model remains officially undisclosed, one can deduce its features and capabilities from its acknowledgment as an iF

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Video: Figure’s Humanoid Robot now Converses with People

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In a recent video release, Figure showcased the initial outcome of its partnership with OpenAI to augment the abilities of humanoid robots. The Figure 01 robot is shown having real-time conversations. The advancements made at Figure are remarkable. Entrepreneur Brett Adcock, who emerged from stealth mode just last year, assembled a team comprising experts from

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Origami Robo-Snake Advances Search and Rescue Operations

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Danish researchers have created an origami snake-like robot capable of potentially conducting search and rescue missions at disaster sites or exploring other planets in the future. The robot moves using rectilinear locomotion, mimicking the motion of real snakes. While many envision snakes slithering in an S-shaped pattern, known as serpentine locomotion, this robot demonstrates one

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Video: Tall Humanoid Robots at Amazon Facility

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Tall, proficient, and resembling insects to some extent, a fleet of Digit robots is currently navigating vacant bins within an Amazon research and development facility. This trial marks the initial phase of utilizing these robots to automate repetitive tasks in warehouses. Agility Robotics, a technology company supported by Amazon, provided the robots for the trial

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