There are now a number of materials designed to give robots or prostheses a sense of touch. And while most of them are thin and skin-like, a new alternative takes the form of a spongey foam – and it combines several desirable qualities.
Robotics and automation have already been in the solar industry for years. Visit any solar module manufacturing facility (like SPW did when checking out
The demand for agricultural products is exponentially increasing. This has led to the farmers turning towards robotics in agriculture. That said, here are the top 5 agricultural robots that are ruling the world.
There is often a misconception that computers can beat the human brain at everything because they are programmed to know all the answers. The reality may not be what you think.
Anyone with children knows that while controlling one child can be hard, controlling many at once can be nearly impossible. Getting swarms of robots to work collectively can be equally challenging, unless researchers carefully choreograph their interactions — like planes in formation — using increas
System uses penetrative radio frequency to pinpoint items, even when they’re hidden from view. In recent years, robots have gained artificial vision, touch, and even smell. “Researchers have been giving robots human-like perception,” says MIT Associate Professor Fadel Adib. In a new paper, Adib’s
A proposal to power a future Mars base includes an enormous kite flown by robots, along with solar power and a battery that stores energy by compressing gas underground
As you’ll well know, BMW loves its art cars. And to put it mildly, we’re rather fond of them too. Click these blue words for a little retrospective to see what we’re on about.Only thing is, BMW’s art
Learning to play a musical instrument well requires a significant time investment. [Ivan Miranda] had dreamt of doing this but made peace with the fact that his talents and motivation lay in buildi…
Recent images of robotic technology from around the world
Real scalpels, artificial intelligence — what could go wrong?
Once a popular craze, most of the public has sold or stashed away their plastic video game instruments and forgotten the likes of Guitar Hero and Rockband. Having never been quite satisfied with hi…
This is the first demonstration of an automated cleaning process that saves large amounts of labor and could become standard across the Air Force.
Soft robotic grippers have some interesting use cases, but the industrial options are not cheap. [James Bruton] was fascinated by the $4000 “bean bag” gripper from Empire Robotics, so h…
The South Korean choreographer and visual artist Geumhyung Jeong creates films and performances with her self-made machines.
With rapidly growing demands on health care systems, nurses typically spend 18 to 40 percent of their time performing direct patient care tasks, oftentimes for many patients and with little time to spare. ...
Ascend is a smart knee orthosis designed to improve mobility and relieve knee pain. The customized, lightweight, and comfortable design reduces burden on the knee and intuitively adjusts support as needed. Ascend provides a safe and non-surgical solution for patients with osteoarthritis, knee instab...
The US Army is working on a technique that will allow teams of robots on the battlefield to work together effectively, even when communications become spotty. Called α-shape, the approach helps groups of autonomous robots achieve their mission goals without conflict or duplication of efforts, despit...
In order to effectively navigate real-world environments, legged robots should be able to move swiftly and freely while maintaining their balance. This is particularly true for humanoid robots, robots ...
A seabed mining robot being tested on the Pacific Ocean floor at a depth of more than 4 km (13,000 ft) has become detached, the Belgian company running the experimental trial said on Wednesday.
While paella purists may blanch at prospect, creator of robotic arm insists it’s just another labour-saving device
Bay Area startup Roam Robotics has a less intensive and expensive means of getting folks with mobility issues back on their feet.
Although there are rigs that allow gamers to walk on the spot while their avatar walks in a VR environment, such setups tend to be large and complex. A new system, however, simulates walking simply by buzzing the seated user's feet.
Whether you're a farmer tending to expansive crops that you depend on for your livelihood or a hobbyist gardener trying to keep your tomatoes in check, weeds can be a time-consuming and relentless problem. Startup Carbon Robotics has wheeled out an autonomous machine that has these pesky plants in i...
