Robotics
Paving the way toward cell-sized robots
An electricity-conducting, environment-sensing, shape-changing machine the size of a human cell? Is that even possible? Cornell physicists Paul McEuen and Itai Cohen not only say yes, but they’ve actually built the 'muscle' for one. With postdoctoral researcher Marc Miskin at the helm, the team has made a robot exoskeleton that can rapidly change its shape upon sensing chemical or thermal changes in its environment.
Connected mannequin wins award at CES 2018
At this year's CES in Las Vegas, it's once again impossible to ignore the huge number of French businesses. With 365 companies, communities and organisations, the French represent the third largest delegation, just behind the United States and China. A number of startups have become a prime focus with their unexpected innovations, including Euveka, the French company which has just been awarded for its connected mannequin.
MiR hits growth target with 300% revenue hike in 2017
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has announced it has tripled revenue from its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in 2017, with 25% of sales in the US. To continue its strong growth in 2018, the Danish robotics manufacturer and industry 'first mover' has expanded its leadership team to include former PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and LEGO Education International Managing Director René Tristan Lydiksen as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO),...
MEMS sensor improves drone flying and navigation experience
At the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, US, Bosch Sensortec has launched the MEMS sensor BMI088, a high performance Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) with vibration robustness, specifically designed for drone and robotics applications.
Mapping out the airspace for the autonomous world of drones
Soon it may not only be our roads that are congested. The growing popularity of drones, whether for recreational or commercial use, has highlighted the challenge of managing traffic in low altitude airspace. Moreover, in the future autonomous world, the traffic of both airborne and ground vehicles will need to be well orchestrated to ensure safety aswell as efficiency.
Taking robot fighting to a whole new level
Pilot Labs has announced the Moorebot Zeus Battle Robot that takes robot fighting to an entirely new level. From Boxing, to Kung Fu, to Karate, unleashing the imagination is in the palm of your hand.
Sensor helps guide robotic vehicles along invisible magnetic tracks
A new magnetic guide sensor capable of detecting and reporting the position of a magnetic field along its horizontal axis, has been introduced by Roboteq. The sensor is intended for line following robotic applications, using adhesive magnetic tape to form a track guide on the floor. Measuring only 165x35x35mm, the MGSW1600 is built into a rugged, watertight, all-metal enclosure. It uses an 8-pin waterproof M12-type connector for it...
How to extend battery life of quadcopters and industrial drones
In this session from Texas Instruments, designers can learn how to add gauging, protection, balancing and charging capabilities to any existing drone design to improve flight time.
Emotionally intelligent robot designed for children in US market
Start-up company created by leading scientists, educators, psychologists and robotics researchers, emotix will launch its flagship product, Miko+ , in the US market at CES 2018. Miko+ is a next-gen companion robot for children incorporating advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology with significantly enhanced emotional and social intelligence capabilities. Miko+ will be the latest offering from emotix following the immensely successful lau...
Introducing your new customs inspector
Being a customs officer is a tough job, with the responsibility of knowing who is entering and leaving the country. Customs personnel also have to ensure that nothing sinister or banned enters the country. Customs laws differ from country to country with regards to fruits, seeds and the export of animals. In addition, the global population is rising and more people are travelling than ever before, making the job of a customs officer increasi...