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Tomorrow's bionic eyes will have 'Predator' vision
Curated from www.engadget.com - August 13th, 2019 by RobotShop

Whether through illness or injury, 36 million people suffer from blindness worldwide, and until just a decade ago those afflicted had little chance o

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NASA Launches Phase 2 of Space Robotics Challenge
Curated from www.roboticsbusinessreview.com - August 13th, 2019 by RobotShop

Participants to compete for up to $1 million for autonomous robots that could explore the moon.

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A Tesla owner implanted the RFID chip from her Model 3’s keycard into her arm
Curated from www.theverge.com - August 13th, 2019 by RobotShop

Tesla’s Model 3 doesn’t come with a physical key: you can unlock and start your car with your phone, a car-shaped key fob, or a keycard. One creative driver figured out a way to make sure that she never loses her card: she implanted its RFID tag into her forearm.

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The future of rescue robotics | Robohub
Curated from robohub.org - August 13th, 2019 by RobotShop

The future of rescue robotics

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Robotics integrators get picked for Epson Robots AutomateElite program
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - August 12th, 2019 by RobotShop

The company said that it selects authorized robotics integrators based on their automation experience, technical competency, and Epson Robots portfolio expertise.

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Watch DARPA test out a swarm of drones
Curated from www.theverge.com - August 12th, 2019 by RobotShop

DARPA) is experimenting with using a swarm of autonomous drones and ground robots to assist with military missions.

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China Deploys Its First Robot Traffic Police
Curated from futurism.com - August 12th, 2019 by RobotShop

The bots are helping human officers maintain order on Chinese roads.

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Laikago Pro Robot Dogs Can Haul a Car
Curated from www.roboticgizmos.com - August 12th, 2019 by RobotShop

Here is another robot dog that can negotiate uneven terrain and move through narrow spaces. The Laikago Pro Robot Dog comes with 12 powerful motors and

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How a robotic cane could improve walking stability
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - August 9th, 2019 by RobotShop

The light-touch robotic cane, called CANINE, acts as a cane-like mobile assistant.

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5 Applications Of Collaborative Robots In Manufacturing
Curated from www.forbes.com - August 9th, 2019 by RobotShop

Deploying robots in manufacturing can help companies create efficiencies in performing complex manufacturing-related activities, and reduce production costs and achieve quick ROI.

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Robotic jellyfish takes to the water without a tether
Curated from newatlas.com - August 9th, 2019 by RobotShop

​Although jellyfish may not be the fastest animals in the ocean, they do swim in an energy-efficient manner – a manner that underwater robots might do well to copy. With that in mind, Chinese scientists have created a robotic jellyfish, that may someday autonomously explore the briny depths.

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August 2019 issue on exoskeletons
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - August 9th, 2019 by RobotShop

Exoskeletons are finally living up to expectations, as the technology improves, health insurers begin reimbursements, and industrial usage grows.

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How Robots and AI Are Changing Job Training
Curated from hbr.org - August 8th, 2019 by RobotShop

Matt Beane, assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, finds that robots, machine learning, and AI are changing how we train for our jobs — not just how we do them. His study shows that robot-assisted surgery is disrupting the traditional learning pathway of younger physicia...

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Postmates expects to land first-ever permit to test sidewalk delivery robots in San Francisco
Curated from techcrunch.com - August 8th, 2019 by RobotShop

On-demand delivery business Postmates is expected to receive the first-ever permit for sidewalk robotics operations in the city of San Francisco. According to San Francisco Public Works, the permits are active for 180 days and authorize the testing of up to three autonomous delivery devices. A repre...

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Scientists look to improve balance with a robotic tail
Curated from newatlas.com - August 8th, 2019 by RobotShop

​Tails are used throughout the animal kingdom to help with balance or to grip objects. Humans don't have such a thing, so scientists at the Keio University Graduate School of Media Design have built one to improve the agility of wearers.​

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How to Implement Safety into a Warehouse Robotics Deployment
Curated from www.roboticsbusinessreview.com - August 7th, 2019 by RobotShop

Worker safety needs to be top of mind when considering adding robots to your warehouse operations.

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Researchers revolutionize 3D bioprinting by engineering working components of the human heart
Curated from www.wevolver.com - August 7th, 2019 by RobotShop

A new technique allows anyone to 3D bioprint tissue scaffolds out of collagen, the major structural protein in the human body. . This first-of-its-kind method brings the field of tissue engineering one step closer to being able to 3D print a full-sized, adult human heart.

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Kiki the social robot is a mechanical animal who wants to be your friend
Curated from www.engadget.com - August 7th, 2019 by RobotShop

Not everyone has the space, money or quite honestly patience to foster a rambunctious Aibo. But that doesn't mean you'll have to spend the rest of your day

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Joola launches versatile, app-controlled ping pong training robot
Curated from newatlas.com - August 7th, 2019 by RobotShop

​Ping pong is a two (or four) player game, but if you need to practice alone then a robot server can help. Cheap bots can be had, but more features means more cost. Joola says that its Infinity Smart Robot boasts advanced features for a fraction of the cost of high end robot trainers.​

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Robot racism? Yes, says a study showing humans' biases extend to robots
Curated from www.cnn.com - August 6th, 2019 by RobotShop

There is a reason most human-shaped robots are white, say researchers. And the reason is not productive at all.

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Toyota's 2020 Olympics robots will include a javelin-carrying cart
Curated from www.engadget.com - August 6th, 2019 by RobotShop

Robots are going to play a large role at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and Toyota is determined to be at the forefront

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Spring-Loaded Drone Collapses Mid-Flight to Zip Through Windows - IEEE Spectrum
Curated from spectrum.ieee.org - August 6th, 2019 by RobotShop

This drone can dynamically fold and unfold its arms to pass through narrow gaps

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Self propelling robots
Curated from www.wevolver.com - August 6th, 2019 by RobotShop

Engineers have developed robots capable of self-propulsion without using any motors, servos, or power supply. Instead, these first-of-their-kind devices paddle through water as the material they are constructed from deforms with temperature changes.

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Artificial intelligence-powered robots help stroke victims
Curated from www.bostonherald.com - August 5th, 2019 by RobotShop

Stroke patients or others with neurological injury are turning to the rehabilitation powers of robots with artificial intelligence that help people regain previously lost mobility.

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