Soft Crawling Caterpillar Driven by Electrohydrodynamic Pumps
New soft caterpillar robot uses advanced EHD pump technology. Optimized design improves flow rate and driving pressure significantly. Efficient, low-cost,…
MIT Robot Packs Groceries with Delicate Precision
MIT CSAIL developed RoboGrocery, a robotic system to pack groceries. The system uses advanced vision, tactile sensors, and algorithms. Potential…
New Neural Network Model Enhances Human Safety in Human-Robot Interaction
The simulation-assisted neural network improves human safety in HRI. Combining simulated and actual point clouds enhances segmentation accuracy. Experimental validation…
Three-dimensional Kinematics-based Real-time Localization Method Using Two Robots
This method uses two robots for real-time 3D self-localization. It works effectively in GPS-denied and magnetically disturbed environments. Experimental results…
A Convoy of Magnetic Millirobots Transports Endoscopic Instruments for Minimally‐Invasive Surgery
The first electrocautery procedure using a team of millirobots is demonstrated. TrainBots convoy can generate nearly double the actuating force…
Autonomous Navigation System Enhances Crop Phenotyping Robot Efficiency
RGB‐D camera and PP‐LiteSeg model enhance phenotyping robot navigation. Accurate real-time crop area detection and deviation correction achieved. Study shows…
Matarić Pioneers Robotics, Earns Prestigious Award
Matarić advances socially assistive robotics, earning ACM Athena Lecturer Award. Generative AI enhances natural conversations in socially assistive robots. Collaboration…
Germany Establishes Robotics Institute to Lead in AI Robotics
Germany launches Robotics Institute Germany (RIG) with TUM leading. RIG aims to foster AI-based robotics through five strategic goals. Initiative…
Endiatx Tests Innovative PillBot at Mayo Clinic
Endiatx advances PillBot trials at Mayo Clinic campuses. Enhanced optics and AI capabilities improve diagnostic accuracy. Partnerships and funding support…
Innovative Soft Tactile Sensor for Robotic Grippers
The new soft tactile sensor is compact and highly efficient. It integrates advanced materials and deep learning models. Testing confirms…