Robotics
Understanding the next generation of robotics
Rich Walker, CEO, Shadow Robot, discussed the utility of robots for personal - domestic - applications in the near future, at the Codex event 'World's Top 50 Innovators from the Industries of the Future', held in London, on the 27th September, 2017.
Live robotic demonstrations planned for Manufacturing Management Show
The Manufacturing Management Show, which will take place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 22nd-23rd November, will see igus demonstrate a range of automation solutions for a range of applications. Additionally, visitors to stand G14 will be able to observe a demonstration of the robolink D system.
Everything you need to know about flying a drone - Part 2
In part 1 of this article, we discussed everything you need to know about flying a drone. From what exactly is a drone and key terminology, to what is a drone made of and getting ready for your flight. Part 3 of this article will be posted soon.
Pace of technology has created an emerging anti-drone market
As unmanned technologies continue to develop at a rapid rate, both nefarious actors and governments have become aware of the possibilities presented by these technological developments and the need to mitigate them. As a result the counter-drone industry is now firmly emerging as its own standalone security industry.
Virtual reality, drones and startups at HKTDC 2017
The HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre is taking place from 13th-16th October 2017. The Autumn Electronics Fair and the concurrent electronic Asia form the world's largest electronics marketplace with close to 4,300 exhibitors showcasing the latest electronics innovations, developments and trends.
Will origami robots perform surgery in the future?
Researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have developed origami inspired robots that can fold into many different shapes. The mini robots will be able to carry out different types of surgery, like taking samples, removing objects and patching wounds.
Build your own AI robot
Creoqode Nova is an Arduino-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) robot. Nova comes as an all-inclusive do-it-yourself kit allowing users to build their own AI robot and to practice their coding and engineering skills by controlling it in various ways. Nova teaches the users about coding, electronics and many other engineering concepts including computer vision, image processing, kinematics and control theory.
Everything you need to know about flying a drone - Part 1
Whether it’s amateur racing or professional photography, drones can now do plenty of stuff. They can even move things from place to place. If you’ve got one and you don’t know how to fly it yet, don’t despair - flying a drone isn’t rocket science. However, it’s not exactly a walk in the park, either. The thing is, with a little bit of determination and practice, you’ll soon get the hang of flyin...
The balancing robots that can interact with each other
Oxfordshire-based start up company, KLiK Robotics have created a range of self balancing robot kits to inspire students to engage in projects learning about programming, robotics and electronics in the process.
Walking on two legs isn’t as easy as it seems...
For robots and their designers, walking on two legs isn't as easy as it seems. Researchers at EPFL’s Biorobotics Laboratory are testing novel algorithms to improve humanoids’ ability to walk and interact with humans.