Autonomous Robots
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Phantom Twist: The Spinning Drone That Hides in Plain Sight Northwestern University engineers have unveiled Phantom Twist, a groundbreaking low-visibility UAV that exploits human visual perception to hide in plain sight. The drone spins its entire body at up to 25 rotations per second using a single motor and counter-rotating propeller system. Unlike traditional quadcopters with stationary bodies, Phantom Twist has no fixed… |
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Autonomous Robotic Fish Combines Computer Vision and Wireless Charging A YouTube channel named CPSDrone has developed a fully autonomous robotic fish capable of operating without direct human control. The project, which took nearly three months to design and build, demonstrates how bio-inspired robotics can replicate the movement and behavior of aquatic life while integrating advanced robotic capabilities. Unlike traditional remote-… |
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Meet Saras 2.0, the Claude-Driven Robot What happens when you give Claude a real robot body and let it control everything.This article highlights Saras 2.0, an AI based robot, built by Tech with Anant. It’s an upgraded version of his previous Saras 1.0 He designed the Saras 2.0 hardware fully in Autodesk Fusion. Powered by a pi4, the bumper holds the TOF sensor and camera and front panel holds a 7inch hdmi… |
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Unitree Unveils $650,000 Pilotable Mecha Robot Chinese robotics company Unitree has launched the GD01, a giant pilotable mecha robot priced at $650,000. The Hangzhou-based startup, known for producing humanoid and four-legged robots, revealed the product in a promotional video. The company confirmed to WIRED that the GD01 is a real product available for purchase. The GD01 weighs 500 kilograms and is capable of walking, crouching,… |
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World’s Smallest Programmable Micro-Robots Open a New Frontier in Robotics Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan have unveiled the world’s smallest fully programmable autonomous robots. Measuring just 0.2 × 0.3 × 0.05 mm, these microscopic swimming robots are barely visible to the naked eye yet can independently sense their environment, process information, and perform programmed tasks. Each robot integrates sensing,… |
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DigiKey Grows Inventory with Over 31,000 New Stocking Parts in Q3 2025 DigiKey, the leading global electronic components and automation products distributor, extensively expanded its in-stock products available for same-day shipment by adding more than 31,000 products in the third quarter of 2025. In total, over 585,000 new products were added to the DigiKey system, along with 87 new suppliers across its core business, Marketplace and Fulfilled by DigiKey… |
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Raspberry Pi-Based DIY Robot 'Saras' Combines Speech, Vision, and Autonomy Creator Jack Of All Tech built a personal robot that can move, speak, listen, respond, and make decisions all on its own. It’s called Saras, and the name stands for Smart Autonomous Robotic AI System. It’s made up of a Raspberry Pi, some sensors, wiring, 3D printed body parts, a microphone, a speaker, and DC motors. It has a wake word system, so it does not react to random sounds, just like… |
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AI Robots Play Football Without Human Control in Beijing Tournament Humanoid robots powered by AI engaged in a football match for the first time in Beijing, China, on June 28, 2025. Reports say that the robots dressed in black and purple jerseys took on each other in a 3 vs 3 match that was played in two 10-minute halves. The event featured four teams from three Chinese universities: Tsinghua University (THU Robotics), Beijing Information Science and… |
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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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CARL: An Underwater Robot That Surfs Vortex Rings for Energy-Efficient Propulsion CARL is an autonomous underwater vehicle designed by researchers Peter Gunnarson and John O. Dabiri, this robot uses vortex rings, the spinning pockets of water, to move efficiently, reducing energy use by nearly 80%. Instead of constantly using its motors, CARL detects and rides these natural flows. CARL is equipped with an inertial measurement unit (IMU), a sensor that detects motion… |
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Global Semiconductor Industry: Market Insights, Leading Companies and Country-wise Dominance The semiconductor industry plays a pivotal role in powering technological advancements across various sectors including AI, robotics, home appliances, industrial applications and more. As the demand for innovative semiconductors rises, governments worldwide are introducing policies and initiatives to support production and development. This analysis delves into the… |
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CES 2025: A Complete Roundup of All Things Robotics Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 held from January 7-10 at Las Vegas introduced a variety of impressive robots unveiled by both startups and well-established companies. These robots cater to different needs ranging from human-like companions and pet-like assistants to smart home assistants and industrial robots. The showcase also included robots designed for… |
