Mechanical Computing with Transmissive Snapping of Kirigami Shells
Mechanical logic and computing using kirigami architecture is demonstrated. Kirigami shells perform NOT, XNOR, and NAND operations, and half-adder computations.…
NASA Spinoff Develops Sustainable Power Source for Underwater Robots
Seatrec's infiniTE float uses phase-change materials for power generation. The technology allows continuous operation of underwater robots without intervention. Potential…
Global Industrial Robot Shipments Surpass 500,000 Units in 2023
Global industrial robot shipments exceeded 500,000 units in 2023. Material handling leads in industrial robot applications. Americas' market growth dropped…
ROBOTIS and Realbotix Form Development Partnership
Realbotix partners with ROBOTIS to enhance humanoid robots. ROBOTIS provides DYNAMIXEL actuators for smoother robotic movements. The partnership aims to…
Volumetric 3D Printing of Endoskeletal Soft Robots
CAL enables efficient creation of complex parts via volumetric printing. GelMA hydrogel used for an osmotic actuator achieves 60-degree bending.…
Detroit Launches Robotaxi Pilot for Disabled and Elderly
May Mobility launches robotaxi pilot for disabled and elderly in Detroit. The service covers 11 square miles with 68 stops…
A Microfluidic Chip on a Robotic Manipulator for Precise Oocyte Manipulation
A novel microfluidic chip manipulates multiple oocytes with feedback control. The system uses deep learning for image-based detection and capacitive…
Advanced CNN Models Enhance Agricultural Disease Detection
The study provides a new CNN model for plant disease detection. It achieves 96.86% accuracy while minimizing computational demands. The…
Compact Electrohydraulic System Revolutionizes Soft Wearable Robots
The research presents a lightweight (1.6 kg) electrohydraulic actuation system. This system achieves high-force capabilities of up to 580 N.…
A Robust Self-Reconfiguration Strategy for Modular Robots to Mitigate Joint Failures
Modular robots benefit from self-reconfiguration and fault tolerance enhancements. The proposed method integrates PSO and RRT algorithms for effective reconfiguration.…
