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ANYmal C legged robot is optimized for industrial inspection
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - August 22nd, 2019 by RobotShop

ANYbotics today in China unveiled its latest legged robot, the ANYmal C, which it said can carry multiple sensors and climb stairs for industrial use.

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How robots are being inspired by insects
Curated from techxplore.com - August 22nd, 2019 by RobotShop

Modern societies rely on robotics technology to conduct a huge range of functions vital to the smooth running of industrial manufacturing systems, as well as to other sectors like construction, healthcare and transport.

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Thousands of autonomous delivery robots are about to descend on US college campuses
Curated from www.theverge.com - August 22nd, 2019 by RobotShop

Starship Technologies announces an expansion of its robot delivery service after raising $40 million

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YouTube Concedes Robot Fight Videos Are Not Actually Animal Cruelty After Removing Them by Mistake
Curated from gizmodo.com - August 22nd, 2019 by RobotShop

Google subsidiary YouTube has admitted that it made a mistake when, citing its policies against “deliberate infliction of animal suffering” such as “dog fighting and cock fighting,” it removed several videos of robots fighting, per reports in Motherboard and the Verge. The videos are again available...

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Sales of industrial robots grow 7.2% in first half of 2019
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - August 21st, 2019 by RobotShop

The largest driver of the year-to-date growth of industrial robots was an 83% increase in units ordered by automotive OEMs,

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Raspberry Pi 4 Review: A Powerful New Pi
Curated from www.wired.com - August 21st, 2019 by RobotShop

You can buy the latest Raspberry Pi as a kit with a mouse and keyboard if you want, making it more useful than ever.

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Enhancing the locomotion of small robots with microwheels
Curated from techxplore.com - August 21st, 2019 by RobotShop

Microbots could have several useful applications, particularly within biomedical and healthcare settings. For instance, due to their small size, these small machines could be inserted within the human body, allowing doctors to remotely carry out exams or operate regions affected by diseases.

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YouTube removes videos of robots fighting for 'animal cruelty'
Curated from www.independent.co.uk - August 21st, 2019 by RobotShop

YouTube has removed hundreds of videos showing robots battling other robots after claiming they are in breach of its rules surrounding animal cruelty. YouTuber and robot enthusiast Anthony Murney was one of the first to highlight the issue, who blamed a new algorithm introduced by YouTube to detect ...

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Why Automation Isn’t the Answer to Smart Manufacturing
Curated from medium.com - August 19th, 2019 by RobotShop

The manufacturing industry can be overly optimistic when it comes to new technologies — believing AI will fast-track development and IoT-empowered factories are bound to catch up with the German and…

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FedEx testing robot delivery this month
Curated from www.wmcactionnews5.com - August 19th, 2019 by RobotShop

FedEx’s autonomous delivery robot begins test runs in Memphis Aug. 26.

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Why robots need to understand motive like humans do
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - August 19th, 2019 by RobotShop

The Universiry of Birmingham said robots need to know the reason why they're doing a job to effectively and safely work alongside people in the near future.

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US Navy to build £330m world's largest robot warship to patrol the most dangerous seas
Curated from www.thesun.co.uk - August 19th, 2019 by RobotShop

THE US Navy wants to build a fleet of ten robot warships over the next five years. The huge ships referred to as Large Unmanned Surface Vehicles (LUSVs) would function as scouts for the main battle…

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Robotiq Announces Vacuum Gripper Compatibility with Cobot Makers
Curated from www.roboticsbusinessreview.com - August 16th, 2019 by RobotShop

Robotiq's AirPick includes options for one or two suction cups on its vacuum gripper.

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Soft robots could be powered by this mini, stretchable pump
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - August 16th, 2019 by RobotShop

Scientists at EPFL developed a tiny pump that could play a big role in the development of soft robots, lightweight exoskeletons and smart clothing.

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These Robotic Shorts Make Walking and Running Easier
Curated from gizmodo.com - August 16th, 2019 by RobotShop

scientists introduced an exosuit that seems to reach a new milestone, helping users both walk and run with less effort.

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UPS has been quietly delivering cargo using self-driving trucks
Curated from www.theverge.com - August 16th, 2019 by RobotShop

UPS has announced a minority stake in autonomous trucking startup TuSimple, which also delivered mail for the United States Postal Service earlier this year. TuSimple has been hauling cargo for UPS between Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, since May.

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Guided by AI, robotic platform automates molecule manufacture
Curated from news.mit.edu - August 15th, 2019 by RobotShop

A system developed by MIT researchers combines artificial intelligence and robotics to produce small molecules that could be used in medicine, solar energy, and polymer chemistry.

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Huskie Robotics Team bringing 100-pound robot Clementine to demo at the Nichols Library Aug. 24
Curated from www.dailyherald.com - August 15th, 2019 by RobotShop

Kids and their families who are interested in STEM-related activities are invited to a Huskie Robotics Team Demo on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Nichols Library in Naperville. Attendees will be able to meet Clementine -- a 100-pound robot that can do push-ups -- drive smaller robots and meet and greet ...

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Alphabet Inc. backed Creator restaurant uses robots to make burgers
Curated from www.insider.com - August 15th, 2019 by RobotShop

Creator in San Francisco has an incredibly high-tech robot which cooks burgers to order while controlling temperature and toppings.

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Astro robo-dog packs an AI-enabled "brain" in its 3D-printed head
Curated from newatlas.com - August 15th, 2019 by RobotShop

​We've already seen several dog-like quadruped robots, which move by walking with their four backward-bending legs. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University are now getting in on the act, with their artificially-intelligent (and dog-headed) Astro robot.

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The Future Has Arrived. Want Proof? Check Out These Amazing Robotic Exoskeletons
Curated from www.digitaltrends.com - August 14th, 2019 by RobotShop

From Aliens’ Power Loader to the Combat Jackets from Edge of Tomorrow, science fiction is full of amazing assistive robot exosuits that can be worn by humans to increase their capabilities. But real life is fast catching up with sci-fi. Here are some of the most exciting real examples.

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Cobot Market Will Exceed $11B by 2030, ABI Research Says
Curated from www.roboticsbusinessreview.com - August 14th, 2019 by RobotShop

New research suggests that ease of use and lower cost will drive tremendous growth in the cobot market over the next 10 years.

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Toyota is giving robot helpers more brains, but they’ll still suck for a while
Curated from www.technologyreview.com - August 14th, 2019 by RobotShop

A new Japanese research effort aims to use cutting-edge AI to deliver robots capable of assisting the elderly and people with disabilities.What’s new: Toyota is teaming up with Preferred Networks, a Japanese AI company, to sprinkle a little intelligence over the assistive robots it’s currently worki...

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Optimus Ride’s autonomous system makes self-driving vehicles a reality
Curated from news.mit.edu - August 14th, 2019 by RobotShop

MIT startup Optimus Ride is operating fleets of self-driving vehicles in mixed-use, geofenced areas to make transportation more convenient.

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