robotics
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Unitree Launches Advanced G1 Humanoid Robot with 3D LiDAR and Dexterous Hands for USD 16k The Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot stands 4 feet tall and weighs roughly 77 pounds (35 kilograms) and equipped with 23 degrees of freedom, allowing it to perform a range of complex movements, from jumping, turning and climbing stairs. Additionally, it can get up from a reclining posture and even fold into a compact size for convenient transport, making it versatile for… |
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Ukraine Deploys Advanced Unitree Go2 Pro Robotic Dogs for Battlefield Bomb Disposal The story so far - The Unitree Go2 Pros, high-spec robotic dogs manufactured in China, have been utilized by Ukraine in the battlefield. With its powerful 1.5 TFlop chipset, numerous pairs of fish-eye cameras aimed in all directions, and smart software for stability on uneven terrain, the Go2 Pro variant is outfitted with an intelligent control system. It can be… |
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Simple Light Following Robot using Arduino UNO Today, we are building a simple Arduino-based project: a light-following robot. This project is perfect for beginners, and we'll use LDR sensor modules to detect light and an MX1508 motor driver module for control. By building this simple light following robot you will learn the basics of robotics and how to use a microcontroller like Arduino to read sensor data and… |
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EyeROV - Robotics and AI Startup from Kerala raises Rupess 10 Crore for Commercial Underwater Drone An important milestone for India’s deep tech industry has been achieved by maritime robotic startup EyeROV, which raised Rupees 10 crore (about USD 1.2 million) in a Pre-Series A Funding round led by Kochouseph Chittilappilly, founder of V-Guard and Wonderla Group of Companies. Unicorn India Ventures organized the fundraising round. EyeROV is a Kochi-based maritime and AI robotics firm… |
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Largest 3D-printed Housing Community Nears Completion in Texas, US Nearly 100 3D-printed homes are on the verge of completion using a robotic printer called Vulcan. This enormous printer is nearly 45 feet wide and weighs over 4,750 kg. The developers in the US are creating a housing community known as Wolf Ranch using the robot 3D-printing technology. They are nearing the completion of the 3D-printed houses which was started in November 2022. The… |
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Self-Powered Bionic Droplet Sensor Enhances Robotic Perception Researchers have created a Self-Powered Bionic Droplet Electronic Skin (DES) that enhances how robots interact with liquids. This new technology mimics human skin, offering better perception and control. Traditional electronic skins struggle to detect liquid movement accurately, making it challenging in environments like military operations, rescue missions, and industries. The… |
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Revolutionary Thermoplastic Enables Self-Amputation and Interfusing Robots A new technology has emerged, drawing inspiration from biological organisms that adapt through self-amputation and regeneration, like lizards. This innovation allows robots to shed limbs and fuse together, offering unprecedented adaptability and survival capabilities. Inspired by creatures like lizards and crabs, these robots can self-amputate their limbs to escape entrapment. Similarly,… |
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How to use TMC2208 Stepper Motor Driver with Arduino Today, we are going to investigate the TMC2208 stepper motor driver, a commonly used driver module that performs well with 2-phase bipolar stepper motors. The TMC2208 module is manufactured by Trinamic (a German company that specialises in motion control products); it has become popular due to its performance in a more efficient manner and provides silent operation.… |
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Neural Feedback Technology Restores Natural Walking for Amputees There are cases where amputations significantly challenge people in their day-to-day activities. While many innovations aim to address this issue, robotic prosthetics have introduced hope among amputees. However, these technologies have often lacked natural movements over time, giving a more robotic feel. This is where an innovation by MIT researchers comes into play. Their New Prosthetic Leg… |
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Revolution in Robotics: Innovative Technique Binds Human-Like Skin to Robots A group of researchers from Japan has introduced perforation-type anchors that could be used to adhere living skin to robotic surfaces, which is essential for mimicking real human-like expressions in humanoids. They initially tested this method with 2D robots and then applied it to a 3D facial mold. Recently this month, a team of… |
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Human Plus: The Open-Source Humanoid Robot Shadowing Human Motions An interesting project has emerged from the students at Stanford University: Human Plus, a humanoid robot that closely resembles Atom from the movie Real Steel. Remarkably, it has the ability to copy human motions and possesses autonomous capabilities. Even more intriguing is that the creators made this project open source, encouraging the community to collaborate… |
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The PixelArt Robot: LEGO Art Meets AI YouTuber Creative Mindstorms created an AI LEGO PixelArt Robot, by merging AI-generated art with LEGO construction. This device converts images created by DALL-E 3 into physical LEGO mosaics using custom software and a mechanical structure constructed using Lego parts. The robot functions like a 3D printer, assembling LEGO pieces on a 32 x 32 grid to form the final… |
