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Underwater robots are key to understanding and protecting deep-water species
Curated from techxplore.com - February 17th, 2021 by igor_X

A new study shows that the combined use of fixed acoustic reception stations and underwater robots for the study of deep-sea species allows for a better understanding of their ecology. These technological ...

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An ex-Googler’s new robot reimagines the future of home automation
Curated from www.theverge.com - February 17th, 2021 by pfabios

Stretch the robot is designed to spur research into robot butlers.

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Dancing through the pandemic: How a quantum physicist taught a cobot to dance
Curated from www.universal-robots.com - February 16th, 2021 by pfabios

At the beginning of the pandemic, Dr. Merritt Moore didn’t realize that her only dance partner for the foreseeable future would be a cobot.

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COVID-19 Impact on Smart Manufacturing Market worth $220.4 billion by 2025 | RoboticsTomorrow
Curated from www.roboticstomorrow.com - February 15th, 2021 by pfabios

COVID-19 Impact on Smart Manufacturing Market by Enabling Technology (Condition Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence, IIoT, Digital Twin, Industrial 3D Printing), Information Technology (WMS, MES, PAM, HMI), Industry, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025

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Toyota is developing autonomous taxis with help from Aurora | Engadget
Curated from www.engadget.com - February 12th, 2021 by geraldinebc15

A mere two months after acquiring Uber’s self-driving car unit, autonomous vehicle startup Aurora is partnering with the world’s largest automaker.

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Scientists study moving worm "blobs" to create robot swarms
Curated from bigthink.com - February 12th, 2021 by igor_X

Robot developers adapt the behavior of worm "blobs".

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Lasers used to create miniature robots from bubbles
Curated from www.dpaonthenet.net - February 12th, 2021 by igor_X

Researchers have used lasers to create miniature robots from bubbles that lift, drop and manipulate small pieces into interconnected structures.

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HuggieBot 2.0: A soft and human-size robot that hugs users on request
Curated from techxplore.com - February 12th, 2021 by igor_X

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) and ETH Zürich have recently created HuggieBot 2.0, a robot that can hug users at their request. This robot, set to be presented ...

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The Air Force Wants Throwable 'Micro-Robots' for Room Reconnaissance
Curated from www.military.com - February 12th, 2021 by igor_X

The robot would be light enough that troops could fling it into a room and control it with a handheld device.

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New AI technique allows robots to detect human touch by analyzing shadows
Curated from thenextweb.com - February 12th, 2021 by igor_X

Scientists from Cornell University say the method provides a low-cost way for robots to identify physical interactions with humans.

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MSC Cruise line reveals 'humanoid' robot bartender for new ship
Curated from www.foxnews.com - February 12th, 2021 by igor_X

Robots may be able to pour drinks, but can they listen to your troubles?

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Robots slash magnet placing times from one hour to 55s - Drives and Controls Magazine
Curated from drivesncontrols.com - February 11th, 2021 by igor_X

UK engineers have used robots to cut the time it takes to place powerful magnets in electrical generators from one hour to just 55 seconds. The...

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How wireless charging could unlock commercial drone potential | ZDNet
Curated from www.zdnet.com - February 11th, 2021 by igor_X

Robots of all stripes are cutting the cord thanks to commercialization of wireless charging for autonomous fleets.

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Autonomous mobile robots doing the dirty work | ZDNet
Curated from www.zdnet.com - February 11th, 2021 by igor_X

Cleaning robot usage is skyrocketing thanks to newly germ-conscious consumers.

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Dubai's RoboCafe is a hit with COVID-wary customers
Curated from nypost.com - February 11th, 2021 by igor_X

DUBAI – Nothing says social distancing quite like Dubai’s RoboCafe, where robots have replaced their human overlords. Customers can place their orders with German-made robots, who then

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New Drone Software Handles Motor Failures Even Without GPS
Curated from spectrum.ieee.org - February 11th, 2021 by geraldinebc15

Onboard visual state estimation can save your quadrotor from a crash—and doesn't need GPS to do it

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NASA taps SpaceX to bring its Gateway station to the Moon | Engadget
Curated from www.engadget.com - February 11th, 2021 by geraldinebc15

When the first two segments of NASA’s Gateway station make their way to the Moon sometime in 2024, they’ll be carried into space by a Falcon Heavy rocket.

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Alice AI-accelerated computational camera launches on Indiegogo
Curated from newatlas.com - February 11th, 2021 by geraldinebc15

Back in September 2020, we featured a London startup's interchangeable lens Micro Four Thirds camera prototype that used a smartphone as a controller and live viewfinder. Now the Alice Camera is making a production bid over on Indiegogo.

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Hyundai's TIGER 'ultimate mobility vehicle' concept is the size of a housecat | Engadget
Curated from www.engadget.com - February 10th, 2021 by geraldinebc15

Hyundai has revealed the first concepts of its new TIGER program, the X-1 -- just don’t expect it to come to the rescue of anything bigger than a kitten.

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How shadows can help robots understand human touch
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - February 10th, 2021 by geraldinebc15

Using shadow images, robots can detect a range of human physical interactions, from pats to punches to hugs, without ever relying on touch.

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DARPA begins development of LongShot air-launched combat drone
Curated from newatlas.com - February 10th, 2021 by geraldinebc15

Looking to extend the combat range of its aircraft and keep human operators removed from danger, DARPA has kicked off the development of a new missile-equipped drone. Called LongShot, the unmanned vehicle is intended to be launched from the air from a carrier vehicle, with the agency enlisting the s...

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DoorDash has acquired salad-making robot company Chowbotics
Curated from www.theverge.com - February 9th, 2021 by geraldinebc15

Its signature robots can prepare salads and small meals in small spaces.

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Surveillance robot with gas detection | Engineer Live
Curated from www.engineerlive.com - February 9th, 2021 by igor_X

A significant positive impact on safety by minimising worker field trips

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Watch This Creepy Robot Impersonate Celine Dion
Curated from gizmodo.com - February 9th, 2021 by igor_X

Cleo's performance is beyond disturbing.

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