Category: robots
Electronic skin reacts to pain like a human
Electronic skins can already react to touch, but they’re not much good at reacting to the jabs and burns that cause pain. That’s a problem for prosthetics and robots that are supposed to have human-like responses. They may be more sensitive in the fu… Source
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Harvard and Sony built a tiny surgery robot inspired by origami
Researchers from Harvard’s Wyss Institute and Sony have created a surgical robot that’s much smaller than many other such devices. They took inspiration from origami to build the mini-RCM, which is around the size of a tennis ball and weighs about th… Source
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iRobot’s Roomba and Bravaa mop get a huge intelligence boost
iRobot’s most expensive Roomba vacuums can already empty their bins on their own and work in concert with the company’s robot mop. But there’s always room for improvement. Today, iRobot is unveiling its “Genius Home Intelligence” platform, which aims… Source
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This super strength body battery is made with discarded Kevlar
Today’s robot-mounted batteries provide electrical power but at the expense of added mass that in turn requires added power to move and use. But a team of researchers from the University of Michigan have devised a clever solution that will enable tom… Source
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AI helps drone swarms navigate through crowded, unfamiliar spaces
Drone swarms frequently fly outside for a reason: it’s difficult for the robotic fliers to navigate in tight spaces without hitting each other. Caltech researchers may have a way for those drones to fly indoors, however. They’ve developed a machine l… Source
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A life-size Gundam statue will be completed outside of Japan in 2021
You won’t have to visit Japan to see a life-size Gundam statue in the months ahead, although you may still have to book a lengthy trip. Our Engadget Chinese colleagues report that Bandai Namco will debut an 18-meter (about 59ft) Freedom Gundam statue… Source
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