Researchers from the University of Tokyo's Jouhou System Kougaku Lab trained the Musashi humanoid to drive a car like a human... sort ofKento Kawaharazuka et alJapanese researchers have shared video of Musashi, a humanoid robot, seated in the driver's position of an electric micro-car, exploring potential advancements in autonomous vehicle technology.Today's drive for autonomous...
Haven't you sometimes wished that you had a third thumb?Dani ClodeWhile adding an extra thumb might seem daunting, a recent study suggests most people mastered its use within a minute, challenging this notion. The Third Thumb gained attention in 2017 when British designer Danielle Clode developed it as her Master's project at the Royal...
The LORIS robot, pictured here scaling a concrete wallCarnegie Mellon UniversityResearchers have developed a four-legged robot inspired by biology, capable of climbing in a distinctive manner. It adheres to rough vertical surfaces using a novel mechanism that is both highly efficient and relatively straightforward. Unlike experimental robots relying on suction-based gripping systems for smooth...
Boston University's autonomous AI robot gingerly discards it's latest plastic pancakeBoston UniversityConstruct, weigh, compress, assess, discard, refine, repeat. Around the clock, tirelessly. Boston College's autonomous AI robot MAMA BEAR has achieved a breakthrough after three years and 25,000 trials, discovering the most impact-resistant structure in the world.MAMA BEAR, short for Mechanics of Additively Manufactured...
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...
