Robots could be surgically swapping heads within the decadeBrainBridgeIn what seems straight out of a B-grade sci-fi/horror film, head transplant operations entirely performed by robotic surgeons could be a reality within a decade, according to startup BrainBridge.This idea comes from Hashem Al-Ghaili, the Berlin-based molecular biologist turned filmmaker, producer, author, and science communicator, known...
A robotics firm, famed for presenting its adept robotic hand with Jeff Bezos at Amazon re: MARS, has introduced a robust new model designed for machine learning research, developed in collaboration with Google's DeepMind.Located in London, Shadow Robot brings over twenty years of expertise in robot design and has catered to prestigious research and...
Still frame from a video shot inside a humanoid robot factory in ChinaExRobotsA brief video circulating on social media today has stirred concern, as it offers a glimpse inside a Chinese factory producing humanoid robots. The video showcases a series of lifelike humanoids in various stages of construction, featuring remarkably realistic appearances with partially...
Festo's latest bio-inspired robot is capable of autonomous flight and computer-controlled swarming behaviorFestoOver the years, Festo's Bionic Learning Network has unveiled remarkable nature-inspired flying robots, but the autonomous BionicBee stands out as the smallest and the first capable of swarming.Annually, Festo showcases its latest automation innovations at Hannover Messe, the premier industrial technology...
The S1's dexterity could make it a great helper in the kitchenAstribotAlthough humanoid robots are becoming increasingly common, the latest model from Astribot stands out for its exceptional speed and precision. Prepare to be amazed!The AI-driven humanoid robot landscape is becoming increasingly crowded, akin to the bustling cereal aisle in your neighborhood supermarket. Last...
The Aloha Unleashed manipulator arms set up a robot repair shop, seen here autonomously replacing the gripper of another service robotAyzaan WahidIn January, researchers demonstrated the culinary abilities of an open-source Aloha housekeeping robot. Now, the Unleashed project tackles tasks like tying shoelaces, hanging shirts, and even repairing other robots.The Aloha Unleashed initiative involves...
Boston Dynamics is saying farewell to its groundbreaking humanoid robot, AtlasOriginal image from Boston DynamicsAfter nearly a decade of remarkable accomplishments, Boston Dynamics has bid goodbye to Atlas, the world's most innovative and groundbreaking humanoid robot.New Atlas has closely tracked Atlas' advancements over the years. Starting in 2015, when an enhanced, untethered Atlas was...
The SpaceHopper may ultimately make its way across the surface of asteroids via a series of long-distance hopsETH ZurichA 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...
H2O - the first demonstration of real-time, whole-body humanoid robot teleoperationLeCAR Lab at CMUCarnegie 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...
Heading for food/beverage and parcel delivery applications in indoor environments like offices and hotels, the DLA-e can carry up to 16 cups of coffee for distribution to customers identified via AI facial recognition, or up to 10 kg of packagesHyundai Motor Group/KiaHyundai and Kia are targeting office mailroom tasks with the launch of the...
