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Can robots be used to extract ice on the moon? This NASA research fellow from Northeastern wants to find out
Curated from news.northeastern.edu - May 8th, 2024 by igor_X

Research Fellow Henry Noyes plans to make the university’s robot COBRA fully autonomous so that it can help NASA extract ice on the moon.

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+++ Autonomous robotic dog SpOTTO gathers data for plant’s fully connected digital twin and supports maintenance +++ Precise data collection...
Curated from www.press.bmwgroup.com - May 8th, 2024 by igor_X

+++ Autonomous robotic dog SpOTTO gathers data for plant’s fully connected digital twin and supports maintenance +++ Precise data collection and real-time monitoring +++ Virtualization, automation and artificial intelligence are important pillars of the BMW iFACTORY +++

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Robots take over Cullman City Schools for showcase - The Cullman Tribune
Curated from www.cullmantribune.com - May 8th, 2024 by igor_X

Robots take over Cullman City Schools for showcase - The Cullman Tribune - City Schools

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China has launched a secret robot to the far side of the moon, new Chang'e 6 photos reveal
Curated from www.livescience.com - May 8th, 2024 by igor_X

A tiny, previously undisclosed lunar rover has been spotted strapped to the side of China's moon-bound Chang'e 6 lander in newly released pre-launch photos. The true purpose of the rover, which is scheduled to land on the moon's far side, remains a mystery.

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Scientists create robot snails that can move independently using tracks or work together to climb
Curated from techxplore.com - May 8th, 2024 by igor_X

A team of roboticists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong has created a robot snail with a helmet-like shell that moves by rolling around on bulldozer-like tracks. They have published a paper on their ...

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Humanoids taking big strides in powering next-gen industries
Curated from www.thestandard.com.hk - May 8th, 2024 by igor_X

After delving into accelerated computing and AI factories, I'm going this week into the last AI advance: humanoid robots."Robot" is actually a Czech word that means "slave."Wri...

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ABB expands line of modular industrial robots
Curated from www.therobotreport.com - May 8th, 2024 by igor_X

ABB introduced the IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 industrial robot arms that offer 16 new variants and are designed for a variety of applications.

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Exclusive: Wayve co-founder Alex Kendall on the autonomous future for cars and robots | TechCrunch
Curated from techcrunch.com - May 8th, 2024 by igor_X

UK-based autonomous vehicle startup Wayve's CEO Alex Kendall talks about the company's $1.05B fundraise, licensing plans, and the self-driving market.

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Generative AI is speeding up human-like robot development. What that means for jobs
Curated from www.cnbc.com - May 8th, 2024 by igor_X

ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence is speeding up research and bringing humanoid robots closer to reality in China, home to many of the world's factories.

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Ball-balancing robot could assist wheelchair users
Curated from www.youtube.com - May 7th, 2024 by igor_X

A human-size robot balancing on a ball that acts as a spherical wheel can push wheelchairs as smoothly as a human assistant – and may carry out this caregivi...

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Product Focus: One Kilowatt Wireless Charging for Mobile Robots
Curated from www.techbriefs.com - May 7th, 2024 by igor_X

WiBotic 1kW System (battery not included). (Image: WiBotic) WiBotic (Seattle, WA) is demonstrating its new 1kW (1000 Watt) wireless charging system at the Automate Show. WiBotic’s new platform will provide a larger class of mobile robots with greater range, flexibility, and reliability than contact-...

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Stanford program matches young patients with robot puppies to relieve anxiety
Curated from abc7.com - May 7th, 2024 by igor_X

Stanford is providing mechanical pets to children to help them brighten their stay at the hospital.

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Engineers create a caterpillar-shaped robot that splits into segments, reassembles, hauls and crawls
Curated from techxplore.com - May 7th, 2024 by igor_X

Engineers at Princeton and North Carolina State University have combined ancient paper-folding and modern materials science to create a soft robot that bends and twists through mazes with ease.

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Swiss startup to advance collaborative robots with GenAI humanoid hand
Curated from thenextweb.com - May 7th, 2024 by igor_X

Zurich-based mimic has raised $2.5mn to further develop its AI-powered humanoid hand that can perform repetitive and demanding manual tasks.

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Alphabet-owned Intrinsic incorporates Nvidia tech into robotics platform | TechCrunch
Curated from techcrunch.com - May 7th, 2024 by igor_X

The first bit of news out of the Automate conference this year arrives by way of Alphabet X spinout Intrinsic. The firm announced at the Chicago event on

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Tesla releases new Optimus humanoid robot video that creates controversy
Curated from electrek.co - May 7th, 2024 by igor_X

Tesla has released a new video of a prototype of Optimus, its humanoid robot, and it created some controversy as...

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Temple planning to buy robot lawn mower for $68,550
Curated from www.tdtnews.com - May 6th, 2024 by igor_X

The city has made a big robotic upgrade for its Drainage Services department — but try not to think of the Terminator.

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Forest walker robot takes a brutal beating and keeps marching
Curated from newatlas.com - May 6th, 2024 by igor_X

Somebody better break it to the Ewoks: crafty log tricks aren't gonna cut the mustard. LimX Dynamics has released video of its P1 Biped – heavily inspired by the AT-ST walker from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, taking an absolute pounding with ease.

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Robots are invading the San Carlos Branch Library
Curated from sdnews.com - May 6th, 2024 by igor_X

The San Carlos Library annual Robotics Showcase Extravaganza (pictured above) will be held on May 18 from 10 a.m. to

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This Robot Picks Locks, If You’re Very Patient
Curated from hackaday.com - May 6th, 2024 by igor_X

We all know the Hollywood trope of picking a lock with a paperclip, and while it certainly is doable, most reputable locks require slightly more sophisticated tools to pick effectively. That’…

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Are these robots making humans obsolete for home and repair tasks? - CyberGuy
Curated from cyberguy.com - May 6th, 2024 by igor_X

The Aloha Unleashed project showcases a dual-arm robot system that autonomously performs tasks, demonstrating remarkable precision in robotics

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Startup deploys 3D cameras and robots to help solve major problem with US recycling: 'Plants have been using outdated technologies'
Curated from www.thecooldown.com - May 6th, 2024 by igor_X

An AI sorting system developed by EverestLabs can help recycling plants recover valuable materials that would otherwise end up in the trash.

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Video Of Dancing Robot Dog Shocks Internet: "Fuel For Nightmares"
Curated from www.ndtv.com - May 6th, 2024 by igor_X

While Sparkles is wearing a blue dog costume, Spot is without any add-on and joins its robotic cousin and performing a complex dance routine.

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Nvidia's Eureka helps robot dog perfect yoga ball balance
Curated from interestingengineering.com - May 6th, 2024 by igor_X

Researchers harness Nvidia's Eureka platform, with human-level reward design, to train a quadruped robot in yoga ball balancing and walking.

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