Mose Sakashita, a Cornell University doctoral student in the field of information science, with the VRoxy systemSreang Hok/Cornell UniversityIn essence, many telepresence robots are primarily remote-controlled tablets maneuvered through a room. However, the VRoxy system distinguishes itself by mirroring the user's movements and autonomously navigating to various spots within a designated area.A group of...
Fourier is working to ship 100 GR-1 robots to early customers by the end of the yearFourier IntelligenceWhile Tesla's Optimus robot demonstrates fresh skills in sorting and balancing during one-legged yoga, Fourier Intelligence, a Singaporean firm, has unveiled a video revealing the manufacturing journey of its incredibly robust GR-1 humanoid.Fourier asserts that the GR-1...
Credit: Unsplush.Researchers who initially engineered a soft robot capable of maneuvering through basic mazes without external guidance have extended their innovation. They've created a "brainless" soft robot to navigate more intricate and dynamic environments.This new soft robot relies on physical intelligence, where its actions are governed by its structural design and materials rather than a computer or...
German Bionic says that the Apogee+ "is tailored to offer optimal lifting and walking support for healthcare professionals"German BionicWhile the majority of German Bionic's powered exosuits are created to aid workers in industrial settings, the company's newest contraption is focused on providing assistance to healthcare providers in hospital environments, as well as in elderly...
The robot moves at a speed of 6 km/h (3.7 mph) using only the motion of the treadmill passing beneath it to keep runningAlain Herzog/EPFLIn recent times, there has been a surge in quadruped "robotic dogs," but they typically rely on control motors to sustain their running movements. In contrast, a novel experimental version...
Credit: PixaobayResearch conducted by the University of Cambridge reveals that the impact of robots on company profits follows a 'U-shaped' pattern. Initially, as companies adopt robots at low levels, their profit margins tend to decline. However, as robot adoption increases, profit margins start to rise again, eventually leading to higher profits.An Analysis of Industry...
A robotic hand. Credit: PixaobayScientists at the California's University San Diego have developed a novel approach, inspired by human dexterity, to enable a robotic hand to rotate objects solely through touch, eliminating the need for visual input.The team equipped a four-fingered robotic hand with 16 touch sensors on its palm and fingers. These...
Credit: PixaobayResearchers have created a range of robotic systems and planners that empower robots to expedite exploration, venture into uncharted territories, and generate highly precise and detailed maps. These systems enable robots to achieve these tasks autonomously, navigating and mapping without any human intervention.Carnegie Mellon University's Autonomous Robotics TeamHowever, a team of researchers from...
Swarming robots avoid collisions, traffic jams. Credit: Northwestern UniversityThe International Journal of Computational Science and Engineering recently published a groundbreaking study presenting a fresh approach to autonomous robot navigation. This innovative method can prevent collisions and accidents across diverse applications in various environments, including industrial buildings, warehouses, agricultural fields, urban self-driving vehicles, search and...
Credit: DeepMindSomeone who remains unidentified and holds an appreciation for cats once expressed, "Cats and computers share a common trait—they both exert dominance over the Internet."Researchers at Google's DeepMind recently combined artificial intelligence and a robot named RoboCat. Although it doesn't currently dominate the Internet, it is anticipated to take a significant leap into...
