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IHMC has shown its humanoid robot Nadia practicing boxing under direct human control through a virtual reality system. An engineer wears a headset and hand controllers, and the robot mirrors those movements in real time. This setup is called teleoperation,…
Humanoid robots remain rare outside labs and pilot factory trials because their bodies are not yet ready for the messy, varied world of daily life. Software has improved fast, but hardware progress has been slower. Building safe, strong, light, and…
Self service kiosks at McDonald’s were expected to replace cashiers. In practice, they changed where people work inside the restaurant. Staff time moved from standing at the register to tasks like handing off mobile and pickup orders, helping guests on…
Hestia Technology Limited, a Hong Kong company founded in 2018, has built a fully automated kitchen that can handle every step of meal preparation without human help. The system brings together a smart larder, a conveyor belt, and a multicooker,…
Google DeepMind has developed a robotic system capable of performing complex tasks such as tying shoes and repairing other robots. Using advanced reinforcement learning and intricate simulation environments, the robots learn these delicate actions autonomously, marking significant progress in AI…
Artificial muscles enable robotic leg to walk and jump autonomously Scientists at the Max Planck Institute have developed artificial muscles that allow a robotic leg to walk and jump. These muscles are lightweight, powerful, and flexible, mimicking natural muscle movement.…
Google DeepMind presents two research systems that make robots more dexterous in the real world. The first, ALOHA Unleashed, shows that a robot can learn two handed tasks such as tying shoelaces, hanging a shirt, inserting a gear, and simple…
Engineers created a magnetic artificial muscle that lifts 1000 times its weight. It switches from soft to rigid instantly, paving the way for safer robots.
OceanOneK robot revolutionizes deep-sea exploration with remote operation and haptic feedback OceanOneK is a groundbreaking underwater robot that merges AI with remote human operation, allowing users to control it from afar while receiving tactile feedback. This technology provides unprecedented access…