Fungus-controlled robots tap into the unique power of nature
Researchers at Cornell University in the US are developing biohybrid robots controlled by fungal mycelia, which can react to environmental changes like light and chemicals.
Window cleaning bots wash New York skyscraper
Skyline Robotics, Durst Organization, and Palladium Window Solutions launched Ozmo, a robotic-armed window-cleaning robot, at 1133 Avenue of the Americas, a 45-story NYC skyscraper.
Layered animatronic robot head mimics singing/talking movements
Researchers from Sejong University and the Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed an animatronic robot head called Ray to help improve social interactions.
Unitree unveil mass production child-size humanoid
China’s Unitree have unveiled the mass-production version of their $16k G1 humanoid, having first been introduced in May this year.
MIT engineers design tiny batteries for powering cell-sized robots
Researchers at MIT in the United States have developed a hair-thin battery capable of powering tiny autonomous robots, potentially revolutionising drug delivery and environmental sensing.
Engineers make tunable, shape-changing metamaterial inspired by vintage toys
UCLA engineers in the United States have developed a dynamic metamaterial inspired by vintage push puppet toys, promising advancements in robotics and space engineering.
Unitree unveil wheeled quadruped
Unitree have introduced the Go2-W, a new quadruped robot with motorised wheels on its legs designed to navigate challenging terrain with increased agility.
Perceptive complete world’s first fully automated dental procedure on a human
Boston-based Perceptive completed the world’s first fully automated dental procedure using their AI-driven 3D imaging and robotic system.
VIDEO: Vacuum-legged quadruped picks up litter
The Italian Institute of Technology’s Dynamic Legged Systems lab have developed VERO, a quadruped robot equipped with a vacuum cleaner for efficient litter removal.
Edible robots could reduce electronic waste
Partially edible rolling bot made of pneumatic gelatine legs and an edible tilt sensor. Credit: EPFL. Article: Edible robots could reduce electronic waste.