Robotics

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An Assistive Robot Learns How to Set an Clear a Table by Watching Humans

Applied Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics /

Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have created a novel approach that enables a robot to autonomously learn arm movements by integrating observational learning with communication between its limbs. This advancement marks another step toward developing more intuitive and easily trainable service robots that can carry out household assistive tasks, such as setting […]

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Walk Me: Toyota Unveils a Chair that Walks Like a Robot

Applied Science, Robotics /

Toyota is showcasing its four-legged “Walk Me” robotic chair, designed for independent mobility, at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo from October 30 to November 9. For now, it remains a concept design rather than a market-ready product. Design and Mechanical Structure of the “Walk Me” Robot Chair The “Walk Me” has a rear-opening,

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Brain-Inspired AI Supports Stable Task Switching for Soft Robotic Arms

Robotics, Tech /

Researchers have created an AI-based control system that allows soft robotic arms to learn a broad range of movements and tasks a single time, then adapt in real time to new conditions without retraining or loss of performance. This advance pushes soft robotics toward human-like flexibility in real-world uses—such as assistive and rehabilitation robotics, wearable

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She Moves Naturally, Expresses Emotion, Maintains Eye Contact, and Feels Warm—Yet She’s a Robot

Applied Science, Robotics /

At this point in the robotics race, it’s fair to say some of us are feeling a bit of humanoid fatigue. We’ve all seen the clips of robots fumbling plates from dishwashers, taking ages to open a fridge, and struggling—sometimes hilariously—to cook or play soccer. That said, Shanghai-based robotics startup DroidUp (also called Zhuoyide) appears

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A Mathematical Framework for Improving Robotic Joint Function

Applied Science, Robotics /

Think about the remarkable mechanics of the human knee. As the body’s largest hinge joint, it consists of two rounded bones connected by ligaments that not only swing like a door but also roll and glide over one another, enabling the knee to bend, straighten, and maintain balance. Researchers at Harvard’s John A. Paulson School

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Rapid, Accurate Radioactive Material Localization With Drones and Robots

Drones, Robotics, Tech /

Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive substances (commonly referred to as CBRNE) can endanger both the public and emergency responders. In 2023, a tiny cesium capsule fell from a truck in Australia, sparking a major search. The growing number of hybrid attacks and other destabilizing activities has further intensified the threat landscape. Two research departments

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China is Relying on AI-Powered Robots to Improve Traffic Management

Applied Science, Robotics /

China is rapidly using AI-powered humanoid robots to manage city traffic and assist law enforcement. The Humanoid Robot Managing Urban Traffic A recent example is the R001 Intelligent Police Unit, a humanoid robot integrated with the city’s traffic light network. Wearing a uniform and cap, the robot performs traffic gestures and uses cameras and AI

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Chinese Humanoid Robot First to Connect with an Orbiting Satellite

Applied Science, Robotics /

A China-developed humanoid robot has made history by directly connecting to a low Earth orbit satellite without relying on traditional ground networks. Known as Embodied Tien Kung, it became the first humanoid robot to autonomously carry out this type of satellite communication. The achievement was unveiled by X-Humanoid on Friday (23) at the 3rd Beijing

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