The growth of artificial intelligence, or AI, is one of the most revolutionary technological advancements to date. By using data to recognize and learn patterns, AI has had countless benefits for nearly every industry. AI and robotics have more in common than we might think. For example, both AI…
In relation to healthcare, underserved communities are characterized by inadequate access to and reduced utilization of preventive care and treatment. "Sociocultural factors, including differential environmental exposures, psychological stressors, poor diet and lacking health risk education…
Soft robot grippers are joining the industry! From automation in big factories handling bread, dough, fish, meats and vegetables to the living room and universities where they still can grip everything you throw on them and still be squishy and safe to be around for students. …
What's the trending news in the robotics field for January 2022? Welcome to the 28th installment in our monthly series, What's Trending in Robotics News! We cover all the breaking news, hot issues, trending stories, and cool stuff that's happening — or has happened — in t…
I have dedicated nearly two complete years to putting together a 'robot lab'. The 'lab' is nearly built. This blog/article will quickly explain a few shortcuts to finance a small and efficient laboratory.
Time of flight is the latest technology for accurate and affordable distance sensors. This is the first in a series of three articles bringing you the fundamentals of Time-of-Flight technology.
Welcome to the fourth 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…
Today, space robots are a reality, and they help scientists and aerospace engineers explore the Solar System -- something humans just can't do. And things are just getting started. As technology develops, there are endless possibilities for space robots in the future.
The age-old question? Can machines think? My answer: yes, but not yet. Plenty of people will disagree, but before you jump to conclusions, read on.
This is the last part of three in our series "Fathers of Robotics". With robots getting more and more present in our daily lives, it's interesting to look back and get to know the great minds who first conceived a future where machines would help humans. Fathers of Robotics - Ismail Al-Jazari
This is the second part of three in our series "Fathers of Robotics". With robots getting more and more present in our daily lives, it's interesting to look back and get to know the great minds who first conceived a future where machines would help humans. Fathers of Robotics - Joseph Engelberg
This is the first part of three in our series "Fathers of Robotics". With robots getting more and more present in our daily lives, it's interesting to look back and get to know the great minds who first conceived a future where machines would help humans. Fathers of Robotics - Isaac Asimov Isaa
Man versus machine has quickly become man merges with machine as assistive technologies continue to develop. Today, the loss of a limb does not automatically translate into the loss of mobility. This year introduced the Cybathlon, where athletes compete for gold using their assistive technologies. …
NASA in on a "Journey to Mars". According to the space agency, we should see the first humans landing on Mars by 2033. Along this journey, NASA is planning to send robots to prepare the big landing. In 2013, NASA unveiled four sister robots which are the first of&nb…
Vision of a bionic runner In many ways, the human race has advanced radically in a very short period of time. People born with missing limbs can now live full and “normal” lives, as can those who have suffered injuries and amputations. This is a far cry from the days when an amputat
DelFly Micro The DelFly Micro, built by Delft University of Technology, is the world's smallest ornithopther. The flapping robot has a 10 cm wingspan and even includes a video camera. In a mere year-and-a-half, the team decreased the weight from the 16 grams of the DelFly II, to the amazing …
