robotics
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This Salamander Robot Got a New Spine and Smarter Gait YouTuber soiboi soft upgraded his robot modelled after a salamander. The project is bio-inspired, copying designs and behaviors from the amphibian. The robot uses soft actuators and rolling diaphragms, making it flexible and allowing for clean and natural movements. The diaphragm pumps and solenoid valves controlled by an Arduino make up the electrofluidic system. The legs are inspired… |
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Inside the DIY Robot That Rolls Like a Drone on the Floor Max Imagination has published the making of a DIY spherical robot that moves by rolling inside a transparent plastic ball. It’s meant to entertain pets, explore tight spaces, and be driven via smartphone, like an FPV drone that rolls on the floor. The project uses an XIAO ESP32S3 Sense from Seeed Studio, which includes Wi-Fi, a 2MP camera, a mic, and a microSD slot. Two geared motors… |
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This Transformer Robot Was Built to Be Ridden, Not Just Looked At A maker built a real-life transformer robot that switches from a car to a robot, just like in the movies. The build is designed for someone to ride, much like a toy car. The robot uses Gimson Robotics 99.5:1 gearhead motors with additional 3D-printed two-stage gear reductions. Six motor assemblies power all leg joints. It uses AS5047 magnetic encoders to track joint positions, allowing… |
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Leumas Raises $2.2M to Expand Modular Robotic Factories for Pharma and Wellness A deeptech startup, Leumas, has raised $2.2 million in seed funding to expand its modular robotic manufacturing systems for the pharmaceutical and wellness industries. The company was founded in 2016 by Subhajit Biswas and Nitesh K and is headquartered in Bengaluru. The system uses AI, robotics, and vision-based quality control to enable flexible, traceable, on-demand production. Its… |
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STMicroelectronics Announces Expanded "Lab-in-Fab" Collaboration in Singapore to Advance Piezoelectric MEMS Technology
New phase of Lab-in-Fab includes projects with Singapore’s A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (A*STAR IMRE) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) One of the largest public-private R&D collaborations in Singapore to date, in semiconductors Focus on advancing… |
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Robot Kickboxing Is Real Now, China Just Held the First Match The first-ever humanoid robot kickboxing competition just took place as a part of the China Media Group (CMG) World Robot Competition - Mecha Fighting Series. It featured four G1 robots developed by Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics. It was a memorable moment for humanoid robot tech. The robots performed a pre-planned kickboxing bout operated by teams of human trainers using joysticks. … |
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DigiKey Introduces Digital Technology Portals to Drive Education and Innovation in APAC Region THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA — DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, introduces dedicated Application & Technology Portals in the APAC region. The portals are localized online resources designed to empower engineers and innovators with technology-specific resources… |
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Turn a Toy Tank into a DIY Autonomous Rover with Arduino If you have ever wondered what could be done with a simple RC toy, YouTuber ‘Basement Creations’ has transformed the toy into a fully functional autonomous rover, complete with GPS navigation and telemetry. The base of the project is a toy modeled after the real-life Ripsaw vehicle, known for its unique double differential steering system. Powered by an Arduino board and motor driver,… |
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NavBot-EN01: A Practical, Open Source, Scalable Robot for Learning Robotics If you are into STEM education or just enjoy playing with robots, there’s a new desktop robot that might catch your interest, it’s called the NavBot-EN01 as functional wheel-legged robot. Designed with students, teachers, and hobbyists in mind, it aims to make robotics education more practical, affordable, and fun. Most educational robots out there are either too basic or way too… |
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OMRON Launches OL-450S Autonomous Mobile Robot for Efficient, Safe Material Handling Across Industries OMRON has introduced the OL-450S, a low-profile omni-directional autonomous mobile robot designed to streamline material handling tasks. The new robot is built to optimize workflows by transporting roll cages, trolleys and similar load carriers with a payload capacity of up to 450 kg. Its compact design allows it to navigate complex facility layouts in industries… |
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Zeroth Bot, An Open Source Programmable Humanoid Robot for Developers Zeroth Bot is designed to make robotics development accessible by offering a programmable humanoid platform at an affordable price under $1000. Ideal for education, research and prototyping, it accepts voice commands, responds to gesture inputs and supports Python scripting. These control options enable both beginners and experienced developers to explore AI driven… |
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NVIDIA Partners with Top Manufacturers to build American-based AI Supercomputers for First Time NVIDIA has announced plans to manufacture AI supercomputers entirely within the United States. The company is partnering with established manufacturers to design and build new facilities that will produce and test NVIDIA Blackwell chips in Arizona. This marks a significant step in localizing production and strengthening the supply chain for AI infrastructure. … |
