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Watch how this robot dog vacuums up cigarette butts
VERO is capable of autonomous operation and can collect up to 90% of cigarette butts on a variety of surfaces.
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Soft robots can now amputate limbs and merge with other robots
The use of bicontinuous thermoplastic foam and a tacky polymer allows these robotic creations to separate and reintegrate.
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A small solar drone flew for an hour straight
The developed drone uses an electrostatic motor that weighs only 1.52 grams, a breakthrough that facilitates prolonged solar-powered flight.
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U.S. Tests Innovative New Construction Robot
The Hadrian X will undergo acceptance testing and build the exterior walls of up to 10 single-family homes.
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Small robotic soft actuator that mimics human muscles created
The soft actuator is able to adapt and function effectively even when completely bent.
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Qinglong robot unveiled in China: first general purpose humanoid
Qinglong can achieve a maximum articulation torque of 400 N-m and a computational power of 400 TOP.
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Snail robot that locates partners to form a swarm is created
These robots can form complex structures such as stairs and bridges, and even rotate 360 degrees while anchored.
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Japan deploys humanoid robot for railroad maintenance
JR West's humanoid robot can operate at heights of up to 12 meters, equipped with tools ranging from chainsaws to brushes, facilitating complex maintenance tasks.
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Robot “committed suicide” in South Korea
South Korea has the highest robot density in the world, with one for every ten employees, according to the International Federation of Robotics.
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Bristol researchers achieve breakthrough with robotic hand
Bristol's robotic hand can operate upside down, a feat never before achieved, thanks to its advanced tactile fingertips.
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ANYbotics organized the first ANYmal Global Research in Japan
ANYmal Research is a community that supports robotics research, backed by a large network of hundreds of researchers from leading institutions around the world.
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Chinese researchers develop robot “guide dog” to assist blind people
The six-legged robot dog's design offers superior stability by constantly resting three legs on the ground, ensuring optimal balance.