Nano-Sized Robots, Vehicles Developed to Deliver Drugs Against Cancers, Blood Clots

NANOTECHNOLOGY 05.26.2021 06:46 AM

Scientists recently developed nanobots or nano-sized robots and vehicles which are capable of navigating through blood vessels to deliver drugs in the fight against certain illnesses.

Robotic ‘Third Thumb’ Impact People’s Brains, Allows a Person to Do More

05.22.2021 07:12 AM

New research recently revealed one of the latest technological inventions with a robotic third thumb that has produced surprising results, specifically for people's brains.

Submersible Robot Orpheus That Helped NASA Perseverance Rover to Undertake Deep Ocean Exploration

05.17.2021 01:32 AM

Orpheus, the submersible robot is showcasing a system that will help it find its way and detect interesting scientific features via deep ocean exploration.

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

04.30.2021 21:42 PM

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

‘Spot' the Robot Dog Tested in Combat Scenarios to Prepare for Military Applications, Battlefield Robotization

04.11.2021 00:24 AM

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.

Will Robots Take Over the World? Chinese Firm's Squadron of Four-Legged Robots Moving in Unison [WATCH]

04.06.2021 03:00 AM

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 Cleans Underwater Nuclear Waste

03.29.2021 01:23 AM

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

Robot Creates Self-Portrait, Sells NFT for About $700,000 in Auction

03.26.2021 07:41 AM

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

03.11.2021 04:58 AM

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

03.08.2021 09:00 AM

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

Virtual Telepresence Robot With VR Display for Real-Time Monitoring of Remote Locations

02.24.2021 09:00 AM

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

02.03.2021 01:45 AM

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

12.31.2020 12:00 PM

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

11.30.2020 21:00 PM

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.

Disney's Robot Can Perform Realistic Eye Movements & Social Interaction

11.03.2020 09:30 AM

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.

One Million Penguins in Antarctica Were Surveyed via Autonomous Drones

10.29.2020 09:30 AM

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

Scientists Develop Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Grippers for Astrobee Robot

10.21.2020 11:00 AM

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

09.21.2020 14:00 PM

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.

New Study Mimics Fly Vision for Rapid Flight Control in Robots

09.02.2020 07:10 AM

Taking inspiration from nature, researchers mimic the fruit flies' eye movement to significantly improve the reaction speed, potentially changing flight control in robots.

Can A Robot Write A Theater Play? The Unusual Collaboration Between AI, Robotics and Theater

08.04.2020 06:00 AM

100 years ago, the man wrote a theater play about robots but what if today robots write a play about men? some experts are now trying to make it happen through THEAITRE.

[WATCH] Giant Gundam Robot Learns How to Walk

07.23.2020 22:33 PM

Building the giant Gundam robot started with a vision that seemed impossible. Through the hard work of some of Japan's top specialists, the vision has become a reality within six years as the robot is nearly completed.