Robot classroom: 23 bots learn how to sort office waste and recycling
From Superinnovators 22/08/23 In a groundbreaking experiment, Google’s research team has successfully deployed a fleet of 23 reinforcement learning (RL) enabled robots to sort waste and recycling in office buildings. The experiment, which spanned over two years, was led by Sergey Levine, Research Scientist, and Alexander Herzog, Staff Research Software Engineer at Google Research’s Brain […]
Wooden pallet transporter bot with sidewinder wheels
From Fraunhofer IML 31/05/22 (published on Superinnovators 21/08/23) In contrast to most driverless transport systems, which either have high performance, dynamics or flexibility and are designed either for indoor or outdoor use, O3dyn can combine all three properties. O3dyn is not only highly dynamic and autonomous, but also designed for hybrid operation. It can omnidirectionally […]
Magnetic squirrel bot inspects telecoms and wind turbine poles without tether
From Acuity Robotics 18/08/23 Introducing the world’s smallest untethered robot that climbs ferrous infrastructure. Acuity Robotics, a spin out company from the University of Leeds, has built the world’s smallest untethered robots for ferrous infrastructure inspection. The six magnetic wheeled robot is called Squirrel and has the ability to catch data and imagery as well […]
Shape-shifting 3D display powered by soft robotic muscles
By Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems 04/08/23 Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a soft shape display, a robot that can rapidly and precisely change its surface geometry to interact with objects and liquids, react to human touch, and display letters and numbers […]
Schiphol to fast-track the use of baggage robots after successful pilot project
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 01/08/23 After a two-week pilot project, Schiphol has decided to buy 19 baggage robots, which will go into use in the coming months. In the past six months, these robots have been developed in double-quick time, specially for Schiphol. The robots take over from humans the physically heavy element of baggage: […]
Jellyfish-like robots could one day clean up the world’s oceans
From Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems 27/07/23 Roboticists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart have developed a jellyfish-inspired underwater robot with which they hope one day to collect waste from the bottom of the ocean. The almost noise-free prototype can trap objects underneath its body without physical contact, thereby enabling […]
‘Hamster ball’ bot can roll and fly
From Revolute Robotics 26/07/23 With the ever-changing technology of robotics and their impact on the future, one thing is for certain – robots are here to stay. With this in mind, Arizona-based Revolute Robotics is introducing a new type of robot that can not only fly through the air, but drive and roll on the […]
Ireland wins robot football world cup trophy
From MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY 24/07/23 Ireland’s Robot Soccer team, RoboÉireann from Maynooth University, are Challenge Shield winners in the RoboCup 2023 Standard Platform League, an international robotics competition held in Bordeaux, France. Scoring 67-2 across nine matches, RoboÉireann overcame teams from Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, USA, Australia, and Brazil to secure victory. There is a 35-second […]
Roboglove helps stroke sufferers relearn piano
From FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 05/07/2023 For people who have suffered neurotrauma such as a stroke, everyday tasks can be extremely challenging because of decreased coordination and strength in one or both upper limbs. These problems have spurred the development of robotic devices to help enhance their abilities. However, the rigid nature of these assistive devices […]
Grain Weevil bot wins innovation award
By Superinnovators 04/07/2023 In the heartland of America’s grain storage country, a revolution is underway. The Grain Weevil, an advanced grain bin safety and management robot, is transforming the way farmers interact with their grain bins. Born out of a challenge to create a robot that would eliminate the need for farmers to enter grain […]