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Researchers from the University of Washington have presented two mini-robots inspired by insects. They became the smallest, lightest, and fastest fully functional robots in history. Devices inspired by the beetle and the water meter can be used in a variety of fields, such as artificial crop pollination, search and rescue operations, environmental monitoring, micro-manufacturing, and […]
Fincantieri will use robots to design combat frigates for the US Navy. This was reported by Defense News. The Italian shipbuilding company has decided to focus on automation to accelerate its pace and build two frigates a year. Now the shipyard is building three frigates in two years. “Welding is one of the skills that […]
Artificial pain sensors developed by scientists helped robots avoid damage caused by collisions with objects. The sensors measured the force from the impact and transmitted signals to the robot’s motion control system, which helped it learn to interact more carefully with things that could cause damage. The development was reported by New Scientist. To allow […]
The mini-robot corkscrews are capable of destroying blood clots in blood vessels, where they can be delivered by a simple injection. The technology has already been tested on the aorta and kidneys of a pig, where the robots were controlled by a magnet. New Atlas tells about the invention. Thanks to the corkscrew shape developed […]
A new fast food restaurant – CaliExpress by Flippy – will open in the American city of Pasadena. This will be the first burger joint where all processes from order taking to food preparation will be automated. Customers will be able to place an order on a special terminal and then watch their order being […]
Hyundai has officially opened its new innovation center in Singapore to expand the brand’s presence in the electric vehicle industry. This was reported by Elektrek. The Center for Urban Mobility, which uses robots and artificial intelligence, provides new opportunities for buying Hyundai electric vehicles. In the third quarter, the company outsold Ford and GM in […]
Scientists from the University of Barcelona have designed and manufactured 35 kilobots equipped with tiny legs, LED lights, and an infrared light receiver. This discovery is a significant step in the development of swarm robots. These bots were programmed to perform dance moves similar to those used by scout bees. In the experiments, each robot […]
Engineers at the University of British Columbia (UBC), in collaboration with the Honda Research Institute, have developed an advanced soft sensor that opens up new perspectives in robotics and prosthetics. The sensor can be applied to the surface of a prosthesis or robotic limb, enabling them to sense touch and perform tasks that were previously […]
A soldier can now hide in cover and remotely shoot at enemy armored vehicles with the help of the Unitree Go1 dog robot. The US Marine Corps has tested the Unitree Go1 robotic dog with a modified M72 grenade launcher mounted on the body to allow soldiers to fire at the enemy from a safe […]
The New York City Police Department is introducing a robot called K5 to ensure security at the Times Square subway station. The robot was created by Knightscope. It looks like a massive version of R2-D2 and will be used to patrol the station from midnight to 6 am. The K5 weighs 190 kg and is […]