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ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in September 2020

Welcome to the twelfth installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry.

Posted on 25/09/2020 by Mnadeau989 in Domestic, Industry, Discover, Robotic News

Top Programming Languages to Learn for Robotics

If you're interested in entering the exciting world of robotics, you might want to take a look at some of the best programming languages to learn.

Posted on 24/09/2020 by geraldinebc15 in Where to Start, Robotics Projects & Kits, Consumer Robotics

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in June 2020

Welcome to the tenth installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. There were plenty of amazing things happe…

Posted on 26/06/2020 by Mnadeau989 in Domestic, Cloud Robotics, Tutorials, Robotics Projects & Kits, Electronics, Consumer Robotics

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in May 2020

Welcome to the ninth installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. There were plenty of amazing things happe…

Posted on 27/05/2020 by Mnadeau989 in Industry, Discover, Robotic News, Consumer Robotics

Litter-Robot 3: Differences Between DFI Sensors

This blog post describes differences between DFI sensors in Litter Robot 3 Open Air and Litter Robot 3 Connect.

Posted on 20/05/2020 by igor_X in Domestic, Pet Care, Litter-Robot, Blog, RobotShop, Electronics

The Most Sophisticated Automatic Litter Box On The Planet is Now Available!

Thanks to years of rigorous R&D at PurrSong, RobotShop can now provide the best that 2020 has to offer in the automated pet care space! Arriving this summer, the much anticipated, long-awaited LavvieBot S by PurrSong is Now Available for Pre-Order on RobotShop.com!

Posted on 21/04/2020 by rb1 in Domestic, Pet Care, RobotShop, Robotic News

Robots & Automation: Will a Robot Take Your Job?

More than two centuries after the industrialization process people still occupy positions at factory floors alongside their robot counterparts. But is there really no threat to human workers in the future? Let’s get a little closer look into what automation brings to the table, as well as …

Posted on 27/02/2020 by JustinOsborne in Consumer Robotics

Top 10 Robots We Are Most Excited for This Year

From bots working in the fields to ones in our homes, 2020 will see a massive uptake in robots. While job-specific machines will keep increasing, the focus will be on home robots.

Posted on 06/02/2020 by MNichols in Domestic, Entertainment, Discover, Professional and Research Robots

Optical Distance Sensors: Principles & Applications

Optical distance sensors are the culmination of decades of research and development (R&D) in the field of optoelectronics. This subset of photonics is concerned with the application of electronic devices that detect, emit, and modulate light to accomplish an extremely diverse range of functi…

Posted on 30/01/2020 by Terabee in Prototypes, Research, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Drone, Blog, RobotShop, Robot Apps, Robotics Projects & Kits

Rise of Pet Technology: The Future of Pet Care

There is now a huge array of technological solutions available for almost any conceivable purpose. Consumers are willing to spend big bucks on technology to make their lives easier, and it is no surprise that this includes the care of our beloved pets.

Posted on 21/12/2019 by HReid in Domestic, Pet Care, Industry

New Radar Hibernate Mode Enables Battery Backed Operation

A new API update to the OPS243 radar sensor enables a power savings hibernate mode. It provides the ability to bring average power consumption down under 200mW. At this low level, the radar sensor can be combined with a battery to provide remote detection where power is not available…

Posted on 18/12/2019 by ops_radar in Industrial, Military, Prototypes, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Telepresence, Transport, Drone, Robotics Projects & Kits, Electronics, Software and Apps, Hobbyist

How to install the Litter-Robot Connect Kit (new version)

Hi there, You just received the new Litter-Robot Upgrade Connect Kit and want to install it yourself? Great, let's get started. This guide is the most up to date one and features the new DFI and circuit board.

Posted on 29/11/2019 by pjutras in Domestic

Will Robots Change the Future of Marketing?

Let’s face it; the future is here with us thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is undergoing rapid evolution, and this has attracted multiple questions concerning its future. Notably, most industries in the world, including digital marketing industries, will benefit from this paradig…

Posted on 21/11/2019 by jgendron in Robot Ethics, Telepresence, Industry

ROBOTICS NEWS: What's Trending in October 2019

Welcome to the third installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We will cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that is happening - or has happened - in the robotics industry. Let's see what caught our attention this month.

Posted on 25/10/2019 by Mnadeau989 in Exoskeleton, Cyborgs, Robot Ethics, Drone, RobotShop, Robotic News

2D Radar Triggers Camera Based on Range

Simple setup enables a 2D radar to trigger a camera to capture an image of an approaching object (animal, person, vehicle).

Posted on 05/10/2019 by ops_radar in Prototypes, Research, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Lawn Mower, Pet Care, Sport, Toys, Transport, Drone, Personal Transportation, GoRobotics >> Education, Industry, Tutorials, Robotics Projects & Kits, Tools & Equipment, Professional and Research Robots, Electronics, Arduino Tutorials, Mechanics, Hobbyist, How to Make a UAV / Drone, Consumer Robotics

Would You Let a Robot Companion Come into Your Home?

There are some obvious benefits offered by companion robots. The concept of a fully-functioning, life-size robot is still one that's not readily available to the public, but it's something that many believe will be commonplace in homes in the future. Keep reading to learn more.

Posted on 05/09/2019 by bearwriter in Domestic, Entertainment