The soft-bodied RoBoa can snake its way through collapsed buildings in search of survivorsRoBoa/ETH ZurichWhen disaster strikes, drones and robots can search for survivors in dangerous zones. The student team at ETH Zurich designed the RoBoa to slither through debris that would stop other robots.Developed at the Autonomous Systems Lab, RoBoa aids rescue teams...
MIT's Clio runs in real-time to map task-relevant objects in a robot's surroundings, allowing the bot (Boston Dynamic's quadruped robot Spot, pictured) carry out a natural language task ("pick up orange backpack"). Credit: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPicture tidying up a cluttered kitchen, beginning with a counter scattered with sauce packets. If your aim is...
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...
Credit: PixabayIn recent years, advancements in robotics and AI have been substantial, yet we have not succeeded in creating robots that surpass the capabilities of nature's finest. New research delves into the fundamental reasons behind this phenomenon.Exploring Over a Hundred Studies Reveals a Crucial Integration Barrier in Advancing RoboticsAfter examining over a hundred prior...
Digit is currently being trialed as a way to relieve workers of difficult repetitive tasks, not relieve them of their jobs, says AmazonAgility RoboticsTall, proficient, and resembling insects to some extent, a fleet of Digit robots is currently navigating vacant bins within an Amazon research and development facility. This trial marks the initial phase...
Within a year of development, Figure's 01 achieved the remarkable feat of walking—an accomplishment that Adcock considers to be a record-breaking milestone.Brett Adcock, from Figure, asserted a significant breakthrough in humanoid robotics over the weekend, which he referred to as a "ChatGPT moment." This revelation becomes clearer as we now understand that the robot...
The Creator’s AI robots at Chargers game (Image credit)AI robots stole the show during a Chargers game at SoFi Stadium, delighting and astonishing fans while advertising the upcoming film "The Creator." This showcased a preview of the future of entertainment and technology.Explore the future of entertainment with AI robots during a Chargers game –...
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...
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...
