robotics
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Computer Vision Community Develops JOYCE, a Humanoid Robot with Intelligent Vision using Data-in-Picture Technology JOYCE from Immervision is the first humanoid robot developed by the computer vision community to help machines gain human-like perception and beyond. This humanoid robot JOYCE invites the community to help her gain a better understanding of her environment by upgrading her optics, sensors, and AI algorithms to further advance computer vision technologies. … |
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Laser-Controlled Microscopic Walking Robots that can operate with Conventional Electronics There has been ongoing research taking place over the decades to develop an actuator at micrometer resolutions that can work with semiconductor processing and can be triggered using conventional electronic signals. The rudimentary microscopic robots have been developed, but all of them have limited functionality as conventional silicon electronics have not been used… |
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New Open Platform Robot Dog Supports Multiple Platforms Including ESP, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi Petoi Bittle is a palm-sized cute programmable, budget-friendly quadruped robot dog with a plastic frame. The tiny robot is easily customizable and comprises of five major components i.e. the body frame, actuator, electronics, battery, and the software to coordinate all the hardware to perform different tasks. Bittle is an open platform to blend… |
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3DoT Development Board for Hassle-free and Affordable 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, and Robotic Projects The 3DoT Board is a board specifically designed for the developers and makers who are working on building the robot projects. Aptly called the brain, power, and controller of any robot, this 35 x 70 mm PCB ensures to ease the process of making 3D-printed, laser-cut, and other homemade robots. Users just need to plug the motors and servos directly onto the board,… |
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Solar Powered Hyper-Efficient SlothBot for Continuous Environment Monitoring SlothBot is a slow-moving and energy-efficient robot built by robotics engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Taking advantage of the low-energy lifestyle of real sloths, the solar-powered SlothBot demonstrates how being slow can be ideal for certain applications. It can linger in the trees to monitor animals, plants, and the environment below. Using… |
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New Series of Robots from Mitsubishi can Work Collaboratively with Humans and Reduce Cost of Ownership Mitsubishi Electric has released its MELFA ASSISTA series of robots that work collaboratively with humans based on safety features such as collision detection and strict compliance with the international safety and robotic standards ISO 10218-1 and ISO/TS15066. Also, the RT VisualBox which is an intuitive engineering software is introduced for quick, easy system deployment.… |
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Moxie – A Social Robot with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning that can Understand and Express Emotions Embodied Inc. in collaboration with Yves Béhar's has come up with a social robot with machine learning technology. Named Moxie, the robot helps in promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development through everyday play-based learning and captivating content amongst children. It’s the result of the teamwork of experts in child development, engineering, technology, game… |
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Scientists Devise 3D-Printing Method to Make Insect-Inspired Flexoskeleton Robots in less than $1 Engineers at the University of California San Diego have devised a new method to 3D-print insect-like flexible robots cheaply, quickly that too without using any type of exotic equipment. The structures called flexoskeletons are inspired by insect exoskeletons that are made by 3D printing a rigid material on a thin sheet that acts as a flexible base. They are printed… |
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Multi-Directional High Resolution Touch Sensor Can Act as a Sensitive Artificial Finger for Robots A team of researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a new multi-directional tactile sensor to be used as a fingertip for robotic manipulation with robotic hands. Named OmniTact, the sensor uses multiple micro-cameras to detect multi-directional deformations of a gel-based skin. This provides a rich signal from which a variety of different contact state variables can be… |
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Researchers Develop Adaptive Task Allocation and Execution FrameWork for Multi-Robot Control Missions Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new framework for adaptive task allocation during missions assigned to be completed by multiple robots. Based on the unique capabilities and characteristics of the robots, the framework helps in assigning them the tasks. The framework is based on a task allocation… |
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How Robots and Drones are Being Deployed to Aid Countries Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic The spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus is a fluid situation that is threatening lives at a much faster pace than we could have thought about. The deadly coronavirus outbreak has pushed the medical community around the world to quickly adopt technical solutions as medical assistants. To stop the spread of the infection, various medtech companies are coming up with robots and… |
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Mitsubishi Develops New Technology for Controlling Mobile Robots inside Buildings by using Dynamic Maps Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed a new technology that helps in controlling in-building mobile robots used for cleaning, security, delivery, and guidance. The technology can also be made useful for controlling next-generation electric wheelchairs. The technology uses dynamic maps (three-dimensional maps for buildings that show the status of the building… |
