Currently, it’s estimated there are 110,000,000 active landmines in the world. Not exactly a small number.Since humans aren’t likely capable of clearing them out any time soon (never mind the danger involved), researchers at the University of Coimbra decided they could use a bit of robotic help.
Scientists in Croatia have developed a new robot that they say could be used to detect autism in children quickly and easily – and to help treat it, as well. The robot goes by the name of Rene, and is equipped with all the tools necessary to interact with sufferers of the illness, who are often incredibly timid around human beings.
Hey there, folks! How would you feel about having your own personal robot arm? Inspired by the industrial-strength ABB PalletPack robot arm, the uArm adds a factory-esque feel to your office desktop, perfect for the motion-impaired (or the especially lazy).
One of the biggest driving forces in robotics innovation is the manufacturing industry. See, the machinery used to construct cars could easily tear a human apart of miscalibrated. The latest development comes from the Georgia Institute of Technology: a control system developed using the human arm.
Good news, everyone: robots are now invading our homes!
Well, sort of. Say hello to Keecker- a robotic entertainment center, butler, and security guard. Developed by former Google Product Manager Pierre Lebeau, this little robot puts Roombas right to shame.
When Suitable Technologies CEO Scott Hassan talked about the Beam at CES 2014, he mentioned that he has one of his own at home which he uses with his kids while away. Not such a bad idea, is it? He thought so too – which is why the Beam + is now available to the general public.
I’ve got three words for you, ladies and gentlemen: robotic hive mind. That’s what scientists at Eindhoven University have spent the last four years creating; an invention they refer to as "RoboEarth," a "world wide web for robots."
At this year’s Consumer Electronics show, the science fiction concept of robot security guards has just blasted its way into the real world. Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the Knightscope K5: the world’s first true security drone.
In the future, we might be able to start attending conferences through robots. A company known as Suitable Technologies has recently made their telepresence robot, Beam, available to the general public. Using Beam, a Forbes journalist attended CES 2014 without ever leaving her kitchen.
Over in Chile, a team of scientists from NASA’s Intelligent Robotics Group are testing something very, very cool. The Planetary Lake Lander is an early prototype of an autonomous, floating space probe which the team believes can be used to explore the surface of Titan.
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