The new Tesla Optimus Gen 2 humanoid demonstrates Tesla's extraordinary development paceTeslaTesla has undergone a comprehensive redesign of its humanoid robot, the Optimus Gen 2. This latest iteration is 10 kg (22 lb) lighter, 30% faster, exhibits smoother and more human-like movements, and features updated hands and feet.The rapid evolution of the Optimus...
Tiny nano-robots have been developed that can grab tiny snippets of DNA and assemble them into new nano-machines – including copies of themselvesAI-generated image by DALL-EResearchers have showcased a programmable nanoscale robot constructed from a few DNA strands, which can capture other DNA fragments and assemble them to produce new UV-welded nanomachines, including duplicates...
In its compact quadrupedal form, ANYmal looks like a robot dog on wheelsSwiss MileSwiss Mile's ANYmal robot is an impressive creation with the ability to navigate as a wheeled quadruped or stand upright on its hind legs, utilizing its front wheels as hands. Currently, it is acquiring skills for practical tasks, adding a touch...
The HEAP excavator at the construction site – an overlay on the boulders at left illustrates how each one was scanned prior to placementETH ZurichConstructing a wall by precisely arranging randomly shaped boulders is a task that involves considerable physical and mental effort. This challenging undertaking, ideally suited for automation, has been successfully accomplished...
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...
