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VIDEO: Robotics teams compete in the Douglas VEX Battle
Curated from rapidcityjournal.com - November 23rd, 2021 by igor_X

Twenty-two teams from South Dakota and Wyoming competed in the VEX Battle on Saturday at Douglas High School in Box Elder. Jason Boeding, Career and Technical Education teacher and robotics

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CRH using specialized robotics to detect county’s top cancer death cause - The Republic News
Curated from www.therepublic.com - November 23rd, 2021 by igor_X

Columbus Regional Health has started using new technology that includes a human-controlled robotic arm in an effort to help detect and diagnose lung cancer — Bartholomew County’s top cancer killer.

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MIT's mini cheetah robot just got a huge upgrade — Strictly Robots
Curated from mashable.com - November 23rd, 2021 by igor_X

The robot revolution is coming!

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Robot waiters take Iraq's Mosulites back to the future
Curated from www.channelnewsasia.com - November 22nd, 2021 by igor_X

MOSUL: From the rubble of Iraq's war-ravaged city of Mosul arises the sight of androids gliding back and forth in a restaurant to serve their amused clientele. "Welcome", "We wish you a good time in our restaurant", "We would be happy to have your opinion on the quality of the service", chime the a...

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Video Friday: Dronut
Curated from spectrum.ieee.org - November 22nd, 2021 by igor_X

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos

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Light-Tracking BEAM Robot Can See The Light
Curated from hackaday.com - November 22nd, 2021 by igor_X

BEAM robotics, which stands for Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics, and Mechanics, is an ethos that focuses on building robots with simple analog circuits. [NanoRobotGeek] built a great example of th…

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Alphabet is putting its prototype robots to work cleaning up around Google’s offices
Curated from www.theverge.com - November 22nd, 2021 by igor_X

They’re a long way from taking human jobs.

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Hospital robots will save the lives of hundreds of premature babies
Curated from www.theguardian.com - November 22nd, 2021 by igor_X

The technology is already enabling consultants to work at multiple sites at once, saving vital time

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AI robot can tell if you are lying by studying subtle facial movements
Curated from www.dailymail.co.uk - November 19th, 2021 by igor_X

The project, led by Tel Aviv University, worked by using machine learning and artificial intelligence to quickly analyse very small changes in muscle movements during lie-telling.

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Insects help robots gain better grip - Advanced Science News
Curated from www.advancedsciencenews.com - November 19th, 2021 by igor_X

An insect-inspired technology helps break a 25-year-old paradigm in robotics.

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GENTLE MONSTER discusses the giant, a 2-meter-high uncanny face robot
Curated from www.designboom.com - November 19th, 2021 by igor_X

 

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A Japanese robot cafe shows how avatars can foster human connection
Curated from qz.com - November 19th, 2021 by igor_X

The task of designing solutions for homebound populations is particularly acute in Japan, where over a quarter of its population is unable to work due to physical disabilities, mental illness, or old age

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Rook 6x6 military UGV autonomously traverses rough terrain
Curated from newatlas.com - November 19th, 2021 by igor_X

We're seeing an increasing number of robotic devices that are created to perform tasks which would put soldiers in danger, or take them away from other more important duties. The Rook UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) is one of the latest, and it features full-time six-wheel-drive.

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You may soon be able to buy produce grown by robots in Lockhart
Curated from www.kxan.com - November 19th, 2021 by igor_X

A company called Iron Ox is finishing up construction on its 530,000 square-foot property that includes a greenhouse and production barn.

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Robots can use their own whirring to echolocate and avoid collisions | New Scientist
Curated from www.newscientist.com - November 19th, 2021 by igor_X

Instead of using sophisticated sensors to detect their surroundings and navigate safely, drones and robots could listen for reflections of their own mechanical noises

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Robots Speed Up Chemical Weapon Disposal Process
Curated from www.nationaldefensemagazine.org - November 18th, 2021 by igor_X

Robots Speed Up Chemical Weapon Disposal Process

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Behind the VFX of Finch and its Adorable Android, Jeff | Digital Trends
Curated from www.digitaltrends.com - November 18th, 2021 by igor_X

It took a combination of visual effects, motion-capture performance, and an animatronic actor to create the breakout star of the Apple TV+ sci-fi drama Finch.

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Outpost Office uses GPS-controlled robots to design performance space
Curated from www.dezeen.com - November 18th, 2021 by igor_X

Ohio-based studio Outpost Office has created a temporary "performance venue" that was drawn by robots on grass using water-soluble paint.

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Zume inks deal with ABB to deploy 2,000 plastic-reducing robots
Curated from techcrunch.com - November 18th, 2021 by igor_X

Plastics are bad, m’kay, and a lot of the world is pretty god-awful at reducing, re-using and recycling. Single-use plastics are among the worst environmental evils out there, and Zume is leaping to the rescue. The company is working to create a sustainable, viable and economic alternative to a lot ...

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Medical center in Lafayette hosts test run of humanoid robot
Curated from www.dailycamera.com - November 17th, 2021 by igor_X

TRU Community Care in Lafayette was host this week to the unveiling of a brand new technology in the medical field – a humanoid robot that can perform basic medical tasks. 

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Small Robots Can Bring Big Benefits to Bioprocessing
Curated from www.genengnews.com - November 17th, 2021 by igor_X

The idea of using only big robots in big pharma is changing. Instead of relying entirely on room-sized liquid handling, there is plenty of room for smaller platforms. In fact, the smaller devices can simplify the task of getting analytics closer to a production line, which is a crucial challenge on ...

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Rubbish sifting robots recycle demolition waste
Curated from www.bbc.com - November 17th, 2021 by igor_X

A recycling plant is using machines to stop valuable materials in building waste being incinerated.

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A pat on the hand from a humanoid robot boosts positive feelings and increases compliance, study finds
Curated from www.psypost.org - November 17th, 2021 by igor_X

A lab experiment investigated how college students respond to touch from a humanoid robot during conversation. The findings, published in the journal PLOS One, revealed that students who received touch from the robot (pats on the hand) felt more positive affect during the interaction. Moreover, the ...

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First in Israel: Mastectomy performed completely by 'hands' of a robot
Curated from www.jpost.com - November 17th, 2021 by igor_X

A robot-assisted surgery was completed in Israel using the Da Vinci surgical system, by which the surgeon sits at a console and controls the robot. 

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