Category: Robotics
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Researchers create the world’s fastest soft robot inspired by the cheetah
The device may not look like a cheetah, but it imitates it in terms of speed and motor skills. This robot capable of running on solid spaces or swimming in water at unparalleled speeds for a bot of its kind. With possible uses in the field of rescue or for industrial applications, here is the brand new…
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Road-Marking Robot Improves Safety On UK Roads
A road-marking robot that can save hundreds of working hours is one of the latest pieces of technology to be put on UK roads. The robot has already proved that it can pre-mark eight miles of motorway in just four hours, which is much less than the week it would take two engineers. In fact, road officials are…
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The Future Of Robotics And Automation In The World
Robots have been suffering from a misconception brought on by science fiction – people expect them to look like human beings, when in fact they can and do look like anything, thanks to the magic of motion systems. Lots of different machines and equipment can technically be classified as robots, in part due to the…
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Tehnology To Save Planet: Drones To Be Used For Planting Trees
While humans have ravaged forests for years without worrying about the consequences, it has become essential for the survival of the planet to replant trees worldwide. And for that, why not use drones? Replanting trees and forests is essential for saving the environment and the health of our planet. But until now, this task proved…
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37 Illustrations That Indicate How Technology Degrades The Purity Of Landscape
Many artists are interested about future in their artistic creations. Ubiquitous robots, a dehumanized world, all hypotheses can be envisaged. Swedish artist Simon Stalenhag imagines in his drawings a future populated by large robots in snowy scenery . We present the extremely realistic works of this artist. Swedish artist Simon Stalenhag presents a snowy world in his painting, populated…
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Atlas-This Humanoid Robot Has Exactly Same Movements As Humans
Mankind is certainly at a crucial stage of the robotic revolution. A subsidiary of Google has designed an amazing robot with remarkable agility and a great sense of balance. We present this invention that could change the world in a few years. Boston Dynamics, a company acquired by Google in 2013, specializes in advanced robotics.…
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Amazing Drone That Can Fly, Float and Dive Underwater To Make Sea Rescue Missions
Drones have not finished amazing us. Developed by the research laboratory of the American College of Oakland, the Loon Copter can both fly, float and dive underwater. Thanks to his many talents, the latest prototype is semi-finalist of the Drone competition Good 2016. We tell you more about this amazing amphibious drone. With its four…
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These Intelligent Robots Would Use Ultraviolet Light To Kill Germs In Hospitals
The Center for Disease Control reports that 100,000 Americans die each year from infections, called “super bugs”, that they catch in the hospitals. Fortunately, there is now a new germ exterminator robot that will revolutionize medical centers. We tell you more. These figures remain same despite increased efforts being made to clean and disinfect them.…
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Swarms Of Revolutionary Transwheel Robots Can Collaborate To Carry Heavy Parcels
Transwheel is a unique drone which can either operate alone or in collaboration with other robots to transport loads. Transwheel design is unique as it moves using a single self-balancing wheel. In order to pick up and transport loads, it is equipped with a robotic arm. Robot would use GPS navigation to navigate itself towards…
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Ultimate Pet Drone That Moves Around With A Leash And Takes Selfies
A Zurich-based startup wants to change the impression of drones by designing Fotokite Phi drone. It can be regarded as a friendly drone that has a leash just like a pet. Thanks to its leash it is more safe and provides ultimate experience in taking selfies and aerial photography. According to its Inventor Sergei Lupashin…
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For The First Time An Astonaut On ISS Controls A High Precision Rover On Earth
Scientists of European space agency have taken a giant step in using high-precision robots remotely. Andreas Mogensen is danish scientist who while stationed in ISS performed this experiment. From a distance of 400 kilometers from earth surface he manually controlled the centaur rover to place the peg into a tight hole. Indeed Scientists are making…
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A New SUPER DRONE With 54 propellers Takes To The Skies
‘Super Drone’ that uses 54 propellers is the brainchild of a British inventor. It has an ability to carry a maximum payload of 148 kg and obviously it includes the human being onboard. It has the flight time of 10 minutes on a single battery charge. With the passage of time, the sight of the…
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This Cost-Effective But Advanced Robotic Hand Helps Amputees Improve Quality Of Life
The high cost of the robotic prosthetics makes them prohibitive for many people. Now a Plymouth based start-up is trying to change that by making a 3D printed robotic hand that is low-cost yet can perform advanced finger movements. Here, the electromyographical sensors are placed on the amputee’s skin to pick the signal for the intended…
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These Ingenious prostheses From 19th century helped 15,000 People Regain Mobility
Over the years, the design and manufacturing of the prosthetics for the handicapped have considerably evolved. James Gillingham, a simple shoemaker, is regarded a pioneer in this field. He started manufacturing prostheses in the nineteenth century. In addition to that, he photographed his patients and these photographs were published in medical journals to help surgeons.…
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Video Shows Google’s Formidable Robot Walking Through The Forest
After some unpleasant falls in the recent “Robo Olympics” Google’s Atlas has rebounded. In one of recent videos, we can see the 6ft 2in robot walk through the forest keeping its balance despite the challenging terrain. We can also see the robot walking on rocks in the lab. It was hilarious to see Atlas having…