MIT Scientists Created Shape-Shifting Cube Robots for Space Exploration Based on Electromagnetism

TECH & INNOVATION 02.24.2022 13:03 PM

MIT's ElectroVoxels are 3D-printed cube robots that can shape-shift when in outer space. Here's how electromagnetism made this technology possible.

Amazon's Invite-Only Home Robot "Astro" Perform House Chores, Hold Beverages, and More!

02.24.2022 12:37 PM

Watch a video showing how Astro's service works at home. A number of people released a new set of clips that presents Amazon's latest robotic innovation.

Child Robot Nikola Can Convey Six Basic Emotions But Humanoid Lacks a Body

02.16.2022 21:58 PM

Japanese research institute RIKEN develops a new humanoid under the Guardian Robot Project. The robot, known as Nikola, could perform six various facial expressions.

Will AI Takeover Humanity? Advanced Robots May Now Have Consciousness

02.11.2022 11:58 AM

OpenAI chief scientist claims that today's advanced artificial intelligence (AI) may be already slightly conscious, opening concerns about whether AI taking over humanity.

Headless 100-Pound, 4-Legged Robot Dogs to Help Secure US-Mexico Border

02.07.2022 10:34 AM

The Department of Homeland Security officials recently tested 100-pound, four-legged headless robot dogs in Virginia and Texas, to eventually help secure the US-Mexico border.

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: Torch Relay Includes Two Robots Passing The Smokeless Flame Underwater in China's Yongding River

02.04.2022 04:06 AM

The first-ever torch relay underwater conducted between two robots was exhibited during the handover ceremony Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics 2022.

Flapping Insect-Sized Robots Operate Without Motors, Gears But Still Work in Hazardous Environment

02.03.2022 05:55 AM

Scientists created a driving system for autonomous insect-sized robots with flapping wings that do not use conventional motors and gears for better environmental monitoring, and in search and rescue missions.

Controlling Robots From Space

02.02.2022 10:27 AM

Research from the European Space Agency has shown for the first time that it is possible for an operator in orbit to feel the weight of rocks on the ground collected by a robot in a simulated geological exploration mission.

Tesla Will Focus More on Developing Humanoid Robots Called 'Optimus' in 2022, Elon Musk Says

01.31.2022 10:40 AM

Elon Musk announces that Tesla will soon be joining the robotic industry. New release of cars in 2022 will be delayed to make way for the humanoid robot development of the company.

Creepy Video Shows Adran Robotic Head Moves Its Jaw, Grins Like Human [WATCH]

12.24.2021 18:00 PM

A creepy video of a robotic head called Adran exhibits the tech invention as it winks at the camera, moving its jaw from side to side, not to mention, it even grins.

Micro-sized Camera as Big as a Grain of Salt Can Be Used to Diagnose and Treat Diseases

11.30.2021 05:59 AM

Researchers from two universities developed an ultra-compact camera the size of a grain of salt that can produce images at par with conventional cameras but with the potential of being used in medicine.

Autonomous Robots are Here: Robotics CEO Claims Businesses Want to Remove Human Labor Due to Labor Shortage

11.11.2021 03:05 AM

Robotics CEO claims that businesses are looking into removing human labor as they struggle to hire during the labor shortage, turning to robots to do mundane jobs.

NASA Awards Charles River Analytics Contract to Support Lunar Robot Exploration

10.30.2021 20:35 PM

Charles River Analytics has been awarded a ~$125K contract from NASA to give teams of exploration robots the ability to act as an autonomous swarm.

Robots to Perform Mining Works on the Moon Being Developed So Astronauts Can Focus on More Crucial Space Mission

09.10.2021 08:23 AM

A team of researchers is currently developing robots that will carry out the mining jobs for the astronauts to have more time to concentrate on more critical missions in space.

Moon Exploration: SIU Engineering Students Win NASA's Competition to Design Mining Robots

07.23.2021 01:20 AM

Engineering students from Southern Illinois University Carbondale have won first place in LUNABOTS, NASA’s annual robotics mining competition, which aims to produce robots that can operate and mine on the Moon.

Farm Robots: Ecological Future or Impending Disaster?

07.13.2021 23:09 PM

An agriculture scientist explains how farm robots could dictate our planet's agricultural future. The expert also warns us about the implications of irresponsible acts and avoidance of discussion regarding the extremities of farm robots.

NCyborg Program: Can AI Robots Assist in Stroke Rehabilitation? Neuroscientists Develop Brain-Computer Interface to Find Out

07.09.2021 23:07 PM

A new rehabilitation technique for stroke survivors had been developed, and it includes a brain-computer interface.

E-Skin: World's First Smart Foam Robotic Arm Technology That Works Like Human Skin for Robots

07.07.2021 23:37 PM

Researchers from Singapore created AiFoam or e-skin that is made by highly elastic, and spongy polymer material that mimics the human sense of touch to allow robots to feel nearby objects and repair themselves when damaged.

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.

3,000 Robots Working in Ocado’s Automated Warehouse for Faster Online Grocery

04.27.2021 02:52 AM

Ocado's London warehouse has been using a fleet of 3,000 robots that can fill a 50-item grocery list in just five minutes. It relies on the automation technology of an AI air traffic controller for faster online grocery shopping.

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.