Category: Robotics
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Researchers Develop A Biorobot Powered By An artificial Muscle
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a biological microrobot, which moves when its muscle are actuated by the electrical impulses. It can be used in many biomedical engineering applications. Professor Rashid Bashir leads a biorobotic research team at Libnah laboratory (Laboratory of Integrated Bio Medical Micro/Nanotechnology & Applications ). Which has developed a microrobot with the…
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Google Predicts That In 2029 Robots Will Be Equal To Humans
Ray Kurzweil, the Director of the Department of Artificial Intelligence at Google, gives us his vision about robotics in 2029. According to him, at that time the robots will be able to interact with humans just like humans. Perhaps a sobering prediction… Ray Kurzweil is an important figure in the world of robotics and artificial intelligence. His opinion…
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Hexo+: A Drone That Can Follow And Film You Using GoPro Camera
A French company has designed an autonomous unmanned drone that is capable of tracking and filming the moving objects. The company has launched a Kickstarter campaign for crowdfunding that has generated lots of craze among the extreme sports lovers. Hexo + is clearly a must-have for all sportsmen wishing to film their performance. Until now, whenever you wanted to…
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Duke: An Autonomous Robotic Weapon Firing System For Helicopters
First of its kind, a 100% robotic and remote weapon firing system for helicopters was unveiled at Eurosatory defense show in Paris. Duke Airborne Systems has developed a compact robotic weapon system designed for the helicopters. Israeli manufacturer claims that its system can easily be integrated into the transport aircrafts without the need for extra staff or space.…
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A Microchip Enables A Paralysed To Move His Hand For The First Time
Science has just taken a big stride in the field of bio-medical engineering! Ian is a young quadriplegic man who was able to move his hand using his mind, thanks to a microchip implanted in his brain. This is an unprecedented innovation that could be a solution to solve the paralysis problem due to spinal cord injury. Ian…
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Ray: A Robotic Assistant To park Your Cars At Düsseldorf Airport
A new wizard robot will make its appearance in the basement of German airport at Düsseldorf. The third largest airport in Germany has just been equipped with a robot to park the cars of visitors. Ray is a bit like Alfred, the butler, who takes care of everything. If you arrive by car in the parking of…
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Crowdsourcing Will Help The Robots Learn More Effectively And Quickly
University of Washington’s researchers have adopted a crowdsourcing approach to make the robots learn complex tasks. With the help of Crowdsourcing, the future robots would be able to speed up the learning process. The robot looks carefully the way a person acts and then copies it for its own operation Computer scientists at University of Washington (UW)…
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Audi Testing A Robotic Assistant For Auto Mechanics
Audi Robotic Telepresence (ART) is the name given to the latest Audi Robot. The auto-maker wants to use the robot as an assistant to the automobile mechanics. The main task of the ART robot is to assist Audi technicians to identify failures and design flaws on the brand vehicles. ART is shaped like a wheeled robotic station with…
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Chocolate Copter: A Geek Makes A Real Drone From Chocolate
What if you were served a drone with the tea? This is now possible thanks to a geek who has both a taste for the chocolate and an obsession with drones. Thats why, she has developed a drone made entirely of chocolate. We tell you more about this edible flying object! This video was posted on…
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Kodomoroid and Otonaroid: Two Amazingly Human-Like Japanese Droids
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo has installed two new human like droid. Named as Kodomoroid (the teenager) and Otonaroid (the adult women), they illustrate the recent advances in humanoid robots, an area where the Japanese are at the forefront. Visitors to the museum can meet and interact with them. Two human…
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12 Funny Robotic Failures That Will Make You Die Laughing
Although the predictions about the future make us to believe that these are robots will one day dominate the world. However, these moving images may reassure you that this may not be the case very soon! We share with you 12 robotic which are certainly not ready to dominate the world. Discover these interesting photographs without…
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Rob-fly: The World’s Smallest Biologically Inspired Drone
Harvard scientists have designed a carbon fiber Robo-fly which is claimed to be world’s smallest flying drone. It has electronic muscles to flap its wings. Owing to its small size it can have applications like in rescue operation, spying and pollination of crops etc. Drones and drones everywhere with a wide range of applications and…
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An Origami Inspired Robot That Can Fold Itself Like a Paper
South Korean researchers have designed an origami inspired robot. Which can change the size of its wheel according to the obstacle and load. The purpose is to optimize both speed and power. The wheel design is based upon the traditional paper folding technique named as ‘Magic Ball Pattern’. Origami is the famous Japanese art of…
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Jimmy: Intel’s Open Source 3D Printable Robot
Intel wants to promote the democratization of robotics by providing an open source platform that allows anyone to print a robot using a 3D printer. The non-printable electronics and mechanics will be marketed as a separate kit. Ultimately, Intel hopes that fans can make their programmable robot for less than $1,000. As part of a program called 21st…
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FIFA World Cup 2014 Started With A Mind Controlled Robotic Kick
FIFA world cup started with a mind controlled robotic kick. A paralysed teenager makes the first kick with the help of robotic exo-skeleton. The skeleton has been prepared by a Brazilian doctor Miguel Nicoliles. FIFA world cup always brings something new to us. This time, the opening ceremony was not inaugurated by some famous footballer.…