Better Robotic Surgeries Possible as Scientists Develop New Physics Law on Friction

Medicine & Technology Apr 30, 2021

Researchers have devised a new physics law to account for the friction needed for robots to better grasp objects.

Facing "The Challenges of Tomorrow": French Army Tests Spot the Robot Dog for Military Applications

Apr 11, 2021

Boston Dynamics' four-legged robot dog "Spot" is testing the waters for a new application - undergoing evaluations at a French military school for potential use in combat scenarios.

[WATCH] Chinese Robotics Firm's Squadron of Four-Legged Robots Moving in Unison

Apr 06, 2021

Chinese robotics firm Unitree shared a video of their four-legged robots moving in unison which has many people believing that a robot takeover may not be too farfetched.

A212 Autonomous Robot Showcases Capabilities in Hazardous Environments

Mar 29, 2021

The A212 autonomous robot recently exhibited its capabilities in hazardous environments in a 1.2-million-liter tank facility at Forth in Maryport.

Humanoid Robot Sophia’s NFT Artwork Sells For Nearly $700,000

Mar 26, 2021

Humanoid robot Sophia's non-fungible token digital self-portrait "Sophia Instantiation" sold for a whopping $688,888 at the NFT auction site Nifty Gateway.

Amazon Vesta Robot Leak: Smart Device the Size of Two Cats Feature Microphone, Cameras, Screen

Mar 11, 2021

Vesta, Amazon's long-rumored home robot, is currently at its late-prototype phase, a new leak recently revealed, although it may launch as what's described as a limited invite-only product.

New Generation of Insect-Inspired Smaller, Faster Drones Introduced

Mar 08, 2021

Taking inspiration from nature - particularly the agile and fast-moving insects - researchers found a way to make drones smaller and faster.

Indian Students Created Virtual Telepresence Robot With VR Display

Feb 24, 2021

A pair of students who recently graduated from VR Siddhartha Engineering College (VRSEC) in Kanuru, Andhra Pradesh in India, have created a virtual telepresence robot, transmitting its feed in a virtual reality environment - making users perceive the location as if they were also there.

New Bio-Inspired Joint Model to Create Better Robotic Exoskeletons

Feb 03, 2021

Researchers from the Xi'an Jiaotong University in Xi'an, China, have reported the design for a new joint model that could lead to more robust and more stable exoskeletons.

Boston Dynamics Robots Hit the Dance Floor in Latest Video

Dec 31, 2020

The Atlas and Spot robots of Boston Dynamics can do so many things such as sprinting, gymnastics, backflips, opening doors to allow entry of an army of their friends, washing dishes, and a whole lot more.

New Electronic Skin May Play Significant Role in Prosthetics Future

Nov 30, 2020

Scientists were able to make electronic skin that is as flexible as the skin, which promises a great future in the field of prosthetics, AI, soft robotics, and personalized medicine.

Calculated Behavior of Disney's Robot Results in Realistic Gaze

Nov 03, 2020

Disney has been combining animations and robots for the past 30 years. Recent developments in robot architecture include realistic eye movement such as taking a glance and recognizing a person.

Stanford's Multi-Drone System Used to Survey Penguins in Antarctica

Oct 29, 2020

A multi-drone system was applied to monitor Antarctica's penguin colonies with plans for other environmental uses.

Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Technology is Applied on the Astrobee Robot Aboard the ISS

Oct 21, 2020

NASA has been funding scientists developing gecko-inspired technology for robotic applications at the International Space Station. Two Stanford laboratories developed gecko-like grippers for the Astrobee robot to pick up objects to assist astronauts efficiently.

'I Choose To Be a Cyborg': Why I Implanted Computer Chips in My Hands

Sep 21, 2020

I have computer chips in my hands. The tiny (2 by 12 millimeters) glass ampules are nestled just under the skin on the back of each of my hands and were implanted by a local body piercer several years ago.