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Team creates modular continuous robot based on origami-folded tubes

In recent years, roboticists have created a growing number of autonomous systems based on different structures and designs. Among these are modular robots, which are composed of different elements or "modules" that can be reconfigured to carry out specific tasks more effectively.

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[Richard N]

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[Rhinocrates]

Unfortunately it makes terrible coffee.

Multi-Modal Mobility Morphobot (M4) with appendage repurposing for locomotion plasticity enhancement - Nature Communications

The biomimicry of animals’ appendage repurposing can be applied to robot designs, resulting in unparalleled capabilities. Sihite et al. report a Multi-Modal Mobility Morphobot (M4) that negotiate unstructured, multi-substrate environments, including land and air, by employing its components in...

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https://www.science.org/content/article/robot-real-life-transformer-not-any-you-ve-seen

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[bobbymike]

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[bobbymike]

This robotic leg could give machines krill-like swimming abilities

The Pleobot takes its inspiration from krill, tiny marine organisms that are adept swimmers thanks to their metachronal propulsion.

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[Richard N]

The Fastest Maze-Solving Competition On Earth

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[publiusr]

Robo-Waldo and other news

A computer vision–based teleoperation system that can be applied to different robots

Recent advances in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) have opened exciting new avenues for teleoperation, the remote control of robots to complete tasks in a distant location. This could, for instance, allow users to visit museums from afar, complete maintenance or technical...

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Robotic grippers offer unprecedented combo of strength and delicacy

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a robotic gripping device that is gentle enough to pick up a drop of water, strong enough to pick up a 6.4 kilogram (14.1 pound) weight, dexterous enough to fold a cloth, and precise enough to pick up microfilms that are 20 times...

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Tennis anyone? Researchers serve up advances in developing motion simulation technology's next generation

Simon Fraser University computing science assistant professor Jason Peng is leading a research team that is raising motion simulation technology to the next level—and using the game of tennis to showcase just how real virtual athletes' moves can be.

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Novel physics-encoded artificial intelligence model helps to learn spatiotemporal dynamics

Prof. Liu Yang from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), in collaboration with her colleagues from Renmin University of China and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has proposed a novel network, namely, the physics-encoded recurrent convolutional neural network (PeRCNN), for...

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[publiusr]

Of interest

An origami-inspired universally deformable module for robotics applications

Modular robots—robotic systems that can adapt their body configuration to change locomotion style or move on different terrains—can be highly advantageous for tackling missions in diverse environments. Over the past decade or so, engineers have developed a wide range of modular robots that rely...

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Word of the day: “trajectoids”

An algorithm that shapes objects to cause them to roll down ramps following a desired path

A team of physicists and mathematicians at the Institute for Basic Science's Center for Soft and Living Matter, in South Korea, working with a colleague from the University of Geneva, has developed an algorithm that can be used to find the shape of an object to cause it to roll down a ramp...

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For the small..

A quantum leap in mechanical oscillator technology

Over the past decade, scientists have made tremendous progress in generating quantum phenomena in mechanical systems. What seemed impossible only fifteen years ago has now become a reality, as researchers successfully create quantum states in macroscopic mechanical objects.

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A novel motion-capture system with robotic marker that could enhance human-robot interactions

Motion capture (mocap) systems, technologies that can detect and record the movements of humans, animals and objects, are widely used in various settings. For instance, they have been used to shoot movies, to create animations with realistic lip and body movements, in interactive videogame...

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New water-free large-amplitude motion platform can imitate ocean waves

Before pilots take to the real skies, they must first master the virtual ones. Luckily, there is a capability for that: A flight simulator replicates air flight—with all its choppy weather and turbulence—so pilots can practice on safe, solid ground.

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[Rhinocrates]

Bionic butterflies and performing humanoids: Beijing’s World Robot Conference – in pictures

The World Robot Conference 2023 has opened in China, aimed at promoting scientific and technological progress. The event is a forum for participants to network and seek resources for further innovation. There’s also the opportunity for ice-cream served by a robot

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[publiusr]

Robot news

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Manipulations

AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies

A new AI technique enables a robot to develop complex plans for manipulating an object using its entire hand, not just fingertips. This model can generate effective plans in about a minute using a standard laptop.

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New dual-arm robot achieves bimanual tasks by learning from simulation

An innovative bimanual robot displays tactile sensitivity close to human-level dexterity using AI to inform its actions.

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A novel motion-capture system with robotic marker that could enhance human-robot interactions

Motion capture (mocap) systems, technologies that can detect and record the movements of humans, animals and objects, are widely used in various settings. For instance, they have been used to shoot movies, to create animations with realistic lip and body movements, in interactive videogame...

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Training robotic arms with a hands-off approach

Humans often take their fine motor abilities for granted. Recreating the mechanical precision of the human body is no easy task—one that graduate students in CMU's Mechanical Engineering Department hope to simplify through artificial intelligence.

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An origami-inspired universally deformable module for robotics applications

Modular robots—robotic systems that can adapt their body configuration to change locomotion style or move on different terrains—can be highly advantageous for tackling missions in diverse environments. Over the past decade or so, engineers have developed a wide range of modular robots that rely...

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Advancing trajectory tracking control of pneumatic artificial muscle-based systems

Pneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs) are artificial devices that can simulate the mechanics of human muscles, and have shown great promise in industries requiring human-robot interaction systems. Despite their potential, controlling the trajectory performance of PAM-based systems is challenging...

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[publiusr]

Destruct

Soft robots self-destruct with little trace

Korean researchers say they have devised a robot that can self-destruct and leave no trace other than an oily puddle.

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Ugh

Team simulates collective movement of worm blobs for future swarm robotic systems

Tubificine worms are segmented worms that are capable of forming entangled blobs that behave as a single organism to adapt to extreme environmental conditions or migrate more efficiently. Individual worms are capable of elongating, entwining an uneven area of terrain and dragging the collective...

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Tiny, shape-shifting robot can squish itself into tight spaces

Coming to a tight spot near you: CLARI, the little, squishable robot that can passively change its shape to squeeze through narrow gaps—with a bit of inspiration from the world of bugs.

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Grappling

Scientists create soft and scalable robotic hand based on multiple materials

Robots based on soft materials are often better at replicating the appearance, movements and abilities of both humans and animals. While there are now countless soft robots, many of these are difficult to produce on a large-scale, due to the high cost of their components or their complex...

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A soft glove based on honeycomb pneumatic actuators for assistive care and rehabilitation

In recent years, roboticists and computer scientists have developed a variety of highly innovative systems that could assist people with physical disabilities, improve their quality of life and aid their rehabilitation. These systems include soft wearable technologies, such as smart assistive...

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Walking

A bipedal robot that can walk using just one actuator

A small team of mechanical engineers at Carnegie Mellon University, working with a colleague from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has designed and built what they describe as the simplest walking robot ever. They have written a paper describing the ideas they used to build the robot...

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Now as far as robotic hands go…I want to wear a half-glove where I could pick up, say, parts of an AMT Enterprise model…and say “freeze.”

Then the armature locks holding the model bits and I could slide my hands out and grab more bits with another live-waldo…repeat.

 

[Richard N]

ROBOFORMING: The Future of Metalworking?

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[Rhinocrates]

Navied Mahdavian, The New Yorker.

 

[publiusr]

ROBOFORMING: The Future of Metalworking?

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I'm surprised that hasn't been the case already.

"Using sound waves to propel a microrobot through narrow tubes."

 

[bobbymike]

Agility Robotics Will Mass Produce 10,000 Humanoid Robots Per Year | NextBigFuture.com

Agility Robotics is making a 70,000 square foot factory to mass produce 10,000 humanoid Digit robots per year. The factory is about half the size of a Costco.

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[TomcatViP]

What's the advantage of having a legged robot when you are unable to move without being clumsy and painfully slow on surfaced terrain? .Why not simply go with wheels?
I am sorry but who's gonna pay that premium to slow down a production process or cancel adaptability. Another product developped in confined environment where even windows were not open to look what going around in the real world.

At least, if you want absolutely to get your robot legs, model them on Sophia Loren's!

 

[publiusr]

In the news

Instant evolution: AI designs new robot from scratch in seconds

A team led by Northwestern University researchers has developed the first artificial intelligence (AI) to date that can intelligently design robots from scratch.

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AI approach yields 'athletically intelligent' robotic dog

Someday, when quakes, fires, and floods strike, the first responders might be packs of robotic rescue dogs rushing in to help stranded souls. These battery-powered quadrupeds would use computer vision to size up obstacles and employ doglike agility skills to get past them.

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Tricky tangles: Robots learn to navigate vine-like vegetation

Robots are often found in very controlled, indoor environments because, unlike in a natural environment, there are no tripping hazards to overcome. However, in order to perform important tasks like environmental monitoring or search and rescue, robots must be able to navigate through branches...

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A 130g soft robot gripper that can lift 100kg

Utilizing soft, flexible materials such as cloth, paper, and silicone, soft robotic grippers act like a robot's hand to perform functions such as safely grasping and releasing objects. Unlike conventional rigid material grippers, they are more flexible and safe, and are being researched for...

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Finger-shaped sensor enables more dexterous robots

Imagine grasping a heavy object, like a pipe wrench, with one hand. You would likely grab the wrench using your entire fingers, not just your fingertips. Sensory receptors in your skin, which run along the entire length of each finger, would send information to your brain about the tool you are...

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Morphing robots can grip, climb and crawl like insects

Pulling inspiration from the natural world, researchers at Colorado State University have developed a trio of robots that can morph their bodies and legs as needed to better crawl, shimmy or swim over difficult terrain.

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New multi-purpose robot changes shape for different uses

Researchers have designed a robot which can change form to tackle varying scenarios.

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Insect cyborgs: Toward precision movement

Insect cyborgs may sound like science fiction, but they're a relatively new development that uses electrical stimuli to control the movement of insects. These hybrid insect computer robots, as they are scientifically called, herald the future of small, highly mobile and efficient devices.

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Using language to give robots a better grasp of an open-ended world

Imagine you're visiting a friend abroad, and you look inside their fridge to see what would make for a great breakfast. Many of the items initially appear foreign to you, with each one encased in unfamiliar packaging and containers. Despite these visual distinctions, you begin to understand what...

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[Rhinocrates]

Groundbreaking Achievement as Bionic Hand Merges with User’s Nervous and Skeletal Systems, Remaining Functional After Years of Daily Use | Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

Revolutionizing Prosthetics: The long-term integration of a bionic hand into the user’s nervous and skeletal systems has been reported as successful for the first time. A Swedish woman who lost her right hand in a farming accident was implanted with a novel human-machine interface into her...

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Do humans get lazier when robots help with tasks?

Now that improvements in technology mean that some robots work alongside humans, there is evidence that those humans have learned to see them as team-mates—and teamwork can have negative as well as positive effects on people's performance.

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A human-inspired robotic hand based on a modular structure

In recent years, roboticists have developed increasingly sophisticated robotic systems designed to mimic both the structure and function of the human body. This work includes robotic hands, grippers that allow robots to grasp objects and manipulate them like humans do while completing everyday...

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Engineers develop prototype two-armed, joystick-controlled neurosurgical robot

Robots have become common partners in the OR, enabling surgeons to operate through small incisions and manipulate tools endoscopically, avoiding invasive open surgery. But in neurosurgery, robots' capabilities have been more limited. While they can assist with relatively simple procedures like...

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Robotic prosthetic ankles improve 'natural' movement, stability

Robotic prosthetic ankles that are controlled by nerve impulses allow amputees to move more "naturally," improving their stability, according to a new study from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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New technique helps robots pack objects into a tight space

MIT researchers used generative AI models to help robots more efficiently solve complex object-manipulation problems, such as stacking objects in a cabinet.

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https://www.psu.edu/news/information-sciences-and-technology/story/human-body-movements-may-enable-automated-emotion/

Wearable device makes memories and powers up with the flex of a finger

Researchers have invented an experimental wearable device that generates power from a user’s bending finger and can create and store memories, in a promising step towards health monitoring and other technologies.

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[bobbymike]

UK's Asteroid Mining Corp. unveils SCAR-E robot

UK's Asteroid Mining Corp. unveils SCAR-E robot

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“We are coming for you Boston Dynamics,” Hunter-Scullion said. “You have four legs. We have six. Our go-to-market strategy is to go to the industrial inspection market and go to places which four legged robots cannot.”
Sorry after reading “we have six legs”

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[bobbymike]

Revolutionary Bionic Hand Fuses With Woman's Bones, Muscles, And Nerves

A 50-year-old Swedish woman who lost her hand in a farming accident has been fitted with a cutting-edge prosthesis that has proved transformational.

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[publiusr]

Gundam

Robot maker dreams of turning sci-fi into reality

Ryo Yoshida has monster-sized dreams for his drivable, "Gundam"-like robot, even though its huge size makes it hard to park and the $3-million price tag will crush most wallets.

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That cotton-picking....bot

'End-effector,' robotic system developed by engineering team puts autonomous cotton harvesting within reach

A two-fingered robotic arm reaches toward a fluffy white cotton boll in a field. The device pulls in the lint from the boll and then moves on…grabbing another, and then another.

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Waldo

Robot stand-in mimics your movements in VR

Researchers from Cornell and Brown University have developed a souped-up telepresence robot that responds automatically and in real-time to a remote user's movements and gestures made in virtual reality.

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Robot dog

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Science in space: Robotic helpers

Crew time is a valuable resource on the International Space Station and its value only increases for future space missions. One way to make the most of crew time is using robotic technology either to assist crew members with various tasks and or to completely automate others.

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Spider-bot and more

Spider-inspired, shape-changing robot now even smaller

This shape-changing robot just got a lot smaller. In a new study, engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder debuted mCLARI, a 2-centimeter-long modular robot that can passively change its shape to squeeze through narrow gaps in multiple directions. It weighs less than a gram but can...

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Researchers aim to streamline brain surgery with a new soft robotic system

Navigating the labyrinthine vasculature of the brain with standard surgical instruments can be incredibly challenging, even for the steadiest of hands. But with some robotic assistance, brain surgeons could potentially operate with far greater ease.

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Robots learn faster with AI boost from Eureka

Intelligent robots are reshaping our universe. In New Jersey's Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, AI-assisted robots are bringing a new level of security to doctors and patients by scanning every inch of the premises for harmful bacteria and viruses and disinfecting them with precise doses...

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Scientists demonstrate the transport of light cargo using tethered and untethered soft robots made from hydrogels

A team of University of Waterloo researchers has created smart, advanced materials that will be the building blocks for a future generation of soft medical microrobots. They published their results in Nature Communications.

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A robot that can detect subtle noises in its surroundings and use them to localize nearby humans

To safely share spaces with humans, robots should ideally be able to detect their presence and determine where they are located, so that they can avoid accidents and collisions. So far, most robots were trained to localize humans using computer vision techniques, which rely on cameras or other...

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Engineers develop breakthrough 'robot skin'

Smart, stretchable and highly sensitive, a new soft sensor developed by UBC and Honda researchers opens the door to a wide range of applications in robotics and prosthetics.

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Using large language models to enable open-world, interactive and personalized robot navigation

Robots should ideally interact with users and objects in their surroundings in flexible ways, rather than always sticking to the same sets of responses and actions. A robotics approach aimed towards this goal that recently gained significant research attention is zero-shot object navigation (ZSON).

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Science in space: Robotic helpers

Crew time is a valuable resource on the International Space Station and its value only increases for future space missions. One way to make the most of crew time is using robotic technology either to assist crew members with various tasks and or to completely automate others.

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Introducing the trimmed helicoid, a soft robot arm that's based on an elephant's trunk

At EPFL's CREATE lab, under the guidance of Josie Hughes, a breakthrough has been made in the realm of soft robotics. Drawing inspiration from the versatile movement of elephant trunks and octopus tentacles, the team introduced the trimmed helicoid—a novel robotic structure that promises greater...

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Tiny brick-busting 'muscles' for miniature robotics are sourced from wood

Wood is the source for a brick-breaking mini robotic muscle material developed by researchers in Sweden and Germany. The material—a specially-developed hydrogel—can shape-shift, expand and contract on demand when controlled with electronic impulses of less than 1 volt.

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Study shows same movement patterns used by wide range of organisms, with implications for cognition and robotics

An electric knifefish shimmies in the water for the same reason a dog sniffs or a human glances around a new place—to make sense of their surroundings. For the first time, scientists demonstrate that a wide range of organisms, even microbes, perform the same pattern of movements in order to...

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[Richard N]

The Small Robot That Can Reforest the Whole Planet

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[Michel Van]

Halloween...

 

[Graham1973]

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[bobbymike]

Robot Dog Arrests Homeless Man in Los Angeles

This is probably one of the stranger stories to come out of Los Angeles lately and that’s really saying something if you’ve been following the news coming from the City of Angels. L.A. has...

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[publiusr]

Ro-bestiary

Humans vs. robots: Study compares 27 humanoid robots with humans to see who is superior

Science fiction films portray the idea relatively simply: the terminator—who either tries to destroy or rescue humanity—is such a perfect humanoid robot that in most cases it is superior to humans. But how well do humanoid robots perform nowadays away from the cinema screen?

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Do robots outperform humans in human-centered domains?

The incessant progress of robotic technology and rationalization of human manpower induces high expectations in society, but also resentment and even fear. In this paper, we present a quantitative normalized comparison of performance, to shine a light onto the pressing question, “How close is...

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Humanoid robots are here, but they're a little awkward. Do we really need them?

Building a robot that's both human-like and useful is a decades-old engineering dream inspired by popular science fiction.

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Powered by AI, new system makes human-to-robot communication more seamless

The black and yellow robot, meant to resemble a large dog, stood waiting for directions. When they came, the instructions weren't in code but instead in plain English: "Visit the wooden desk exactly two times; in addition, don't go to the wooden desk before the bookshelf."

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Stable and efficient robotic artificial muscles built upon new material combinations

Actuators, which convert electrical energy into motion or force, play a pivotal role in daily life, albeit often going unnoticed. Soft material-based actuators, in particular, have gained scientific attention in recent years due to their lightweight, quiet operation, and biodegradability. A...

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Lightening the load: Researchers develop autonomous, customizable electrochemistry robot

Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology have developed an automated laboratory robot to run complex electrochemical experiments and analyze data.

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Advances in soft robotics usher in a new era of scientific analysis, says researcher

Could robots, whose forms can be adapted to achieve almost any real-world task, soon be able to lend a hand in understanding the paleoecology tracing of extinct organisms?

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How human faces can teach androids to smile

Robots able to display human emotion have long been a mainstay of science fiction stories. Now, Japanese researchers have been studying the mechanical details of real human facial expressions to bring those stories closer to reality.

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Honeybee behavior as a model for decision-making in a kilobot swarm

Researchers at the University of Barcelona have made a sweet discovery: Honeybees make great subjects when studying the dynamic of group behavior and decision-making.

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A centimeter-scale quadruped leverages curved-crease origami

Centimeter-scale walking and crawling robots are in demand both for their ability to explore tight or cluttered environments and for their low fabrication costs. Now, pulling from origami-inspired construction, researchers led by Cynthia Sung, Gabel Family Term Assistant Professor in the School...

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[Rhinocrates]

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Article (paywalled):

3D-printed robotic hand has working tendons and muscles

The ability to 3D print using bendy and rigid materials at the same time could open up new possibilities for robotics

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[publiusr]

In the news

https://techxplore.com/news/2023-11-robots-tools-creatively-leveraging-large.html

Autonomous excavator creates 3D map of rocks to build 19-foot-tall wall

Washington DC (UPI) Nov 22, 2023 - An autonomous excavator developed by researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland, has successfully constructed 19.6-foot-tall and 130-foot-long wall.

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Inch by inch, this machine is leading soft robotics to a more energy efficient future

Princeton researchers have developed a flexible, lightweight and energy efficient soft robot that moves without the use of any legs or rotary parts. Instead, the device uses actuators that convert electrical energy into vibrations that allow it to wiggle from point to point using only a single watt.

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An approach to plan the actions of robot teams in uncertain conditions

While most robots are initially tested in laboratory settings and other controlled environments, they are designed to be deployed in real-world environments, helping humans to tackle various problems. Navigating real-world environments entails dealing with high levels of uncertainty and...

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Pioneering robot arm poised to reach new heights in quantum

Scientists carrying out quantum research will be able to do so faster and more adaptably, thanks to a new robotic arm which could hold the key to major breakthroughs.

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Artificial sensor similar to a human fingerprint that can recognize fine fabric textures

An artificial sensory system that is able to recognize fine textures—such as twill, corduroy and wool—with a high resolution, similar to a human finger, is reported in a Nature Communications paper. The findings may help improve the subtle tactile sensation abilities of robots and human limb...

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Use it or lose it: New robotic system assesses mobility after stroke

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide. Each year more than 15 million people worldwide have strokes, and three-quarters of stroke survivors will experience impairment, weakness and paralysis in their arms and hands.

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A robot inspired by mantis shrimp to explore narrow underwater environments

Nature is the primary source of inspiration for many existing robotic systems, designed to replicate the appearance and behavior of various living organisms. By artificially reproducing biological processes, these robots can help tackle complex real-world problems more effectively.

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The long jump: Athletic, insect-scale long jumping robots reach where others can't

A team of engineers from the University of Illinois has published the first known study documenting the long-jumping motion of 3-D-printed insect-scale robots.

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Novel approach using natural-language models opens AI applications for edge computing

An innovative approach to artificial intelligence (AI) enables reconstructing a broad field of data, such as overall ocean temperature, from a small number of field-deployable sensors using low-powered "edge" computing, with broad applications across industry, science and medicine.

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A gecko-inspired twist on robotic handling

The subtle adhesive forces that allow geckos to seemingly defy gravity, cling to walls and walk across ceilings have inspired a team of researchers in South Korea to build a robotic device that can pick up and release delicate materials without damage. The team, based at Kyungpook National...

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[Michel Van]

This time some Entertainment

The french make rarely Sci-fi movies, But if they made one, its good one !
It about French police woman dealing with missing case on Mars
with her android colleague

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[publiusr]

Very nice!

An aid

A wearable robot that assists people with walking

In recent years, roboticists have introduced increasingly advanced systems, which could open exciting new possibilities for surgery, rehabilitation, and health care assistance. These robotic systems are already helping to improve the quality of life of many people with disabilities, as well as...

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A new optimization framework for robot motion planning

It isn't easy for a robot to find its way out of a maze. Picture these machines trying to traverse a kid's playroom to reach the kitchen, with miscellaneous toys scattered across the floor and furniture blocking some potential paths. This messy labyrinth requires the robot to calculate the most...

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Wall

Autonomous excavator constructs a 6-meter-high dry-stone wall

ETH Zurich researchers deployed an autonomous excavator, called HEAP, to build a 6-meter-high and 65-meter-long dry-stone wall. The wall is embedded in a digitally planned and autonomously excavated landscape and park.

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[overscan (PaulMM)]

This topic was originally about just funny robot stuff but has become a general topic on robotics. Renamed and merged with a few other robotics topics.

 

[Rhinocrates]

Robot dogs have unnerved and angered the public. So why is this artist teaching them to paint?

Agnieszka Pilat calls herself a ‘propaganda artist’ for technology. But when the machines are sold to governments, police and military, what’s the line between art and an ad?

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[Richard N]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1729149749704499329

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[Arjen]

Then it stands guard. Outside the toilet door. Hopefully

 

[Graham1973]

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[Richard N]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1730309980253831236

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[Rhinocrates]

Then it stands guard. Outside the toilet door. Hopefully

It scratches at the door, demanding to be let in so it can watch.

 

[Arjen]

There's a cat inside?

 

[publiusr]

Ugh

Anthrobots: Scientists build tiny biological robots from human tracheal cells

Researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University's Wyss Institute have created tiny biological robots that they call Anthrobots from human tracheal cells that can move across a surface and have been found to encourage the growth of neurons across a region of damage in a lab dish.

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New octopus-inspired robot arm enhances human-machine interaction

E-SOAM, an octopus-inspired robot arm, marks a significant advancement in soft robotics by integrating stretchable electronics for enhanced human-robot interaction. Its unique design offers dexterity and sensory feedback, mimicking octopus movements.

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To help autonomous vehicles make moral decisions, researchers ditch the 'trolley problem'

Researchers have developed a new experiment to better understand what people view as moral and immoral decisions related to driving vehicles, with the goal of collecting data to train autonomous vehicles how to make "good" decisions. The work is designed to capture a more realistic array of...

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Network of robots can successfully monitor pipes using acoustic wave sensors

An inspection design method and procedure by which mobile robots can inspect large pipe structures has been demonstrated with the successful inspection of multiple defects on a three-meter long steel pipe using guided acoustic wave sensors.

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Robo-learning

An approach that allows robots to learn in changing environments from human feedback and exploration

To best assist humans in real-world settings, robots should be able to continuously acquire useful new skills in dynamic and rapidly changing environments. Currently, however, most robots can only tackle tasks that they have been previously trained on and can only acquire new capabilities after...

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How do you make a robot smarter? Program it to know what it doesn’t know

Engineers at Princeton University and Google have come up with a new way to teach robots to know when they don’t know. The technique involves quantifying the fuzziness of human language and using that measurement to tell robots when to ask for further directions. Telling a robot to pick up a...

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New method uses crowdsourced feedback to train robots

To teach an AI agent a new task, like how to open a kitchen cabinet, researchers often use reinforcement learning—a trial-and-error process where the agent is rewarded for taking actions that get it closer to the goal.

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Using large language models to code new tasks for robots

You've likely heard that "experience is the best teacher"—but what if learning in the real world is prohibitively expensive? This is the plight of roboticists training their machines on manipulation tasks. Real-world interaction data is costly, so their robots often learn from simulated versions...

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Paws

A sensing paw that could improve the ability of legged robots to move on different terrains

Legged robots that artificially replicate the body structure and movements of animals could efficiently complete missions in a wide range of environments, including various outdoor natural settings. To do so, however, these robots should be able to walk on different terrains, such as soil, sand...

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Self-healing robotic gripper could be the future of sustainable soft robotics

Researchers have developed a self-healing robotic gripper for use in soft robotics that is adaptable, recyclable and resilient to damage, thanks to heat-assisted autonomous healing.

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A color-based sensor to emulate skin's sensitivity for wearables and soft robotics

In a step toward more autonomous soft robots and wearable technologies, EPFL researchers have created a device that uses color to simultaneously sense multiple mechanical and temperature stimuli.

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Researchers look to the human eye to boost computer vision efficiency

Conventional silicon architecture has taken computer vision a long way, but Purdue University researchers are developing an alternative path—taking a cue from nature—that they say is the foundation of an artificial retina. Like our own visual system, the device is geared to sense change, making...

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