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New skin-like sensors fit almost everywhere

New skin-like sensors fit almost everywhere

Researchers from the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an automatic process for making soft sensors. These universal measurement cells can be attached to almost any kind of object, with the team envisioning applications in robotics and prosthetics. “Detecting and sensing our environment is […]

By July 26, 2023 Read More →
Caring for crops while reducing chemical use

Caring for crops while reducing chemical use

A pioneering autonomous robot is set to help farmers better monitor the health status of individual crop plants and reduce herbicide use. Experts from the National Robotarium, the UK’s world-leading centre for robotics and artificial intelligence, and The James Hutton Institute will use Small Robot Company’s ‘Tom v4’ agritech robot to remotely scan agricultural fields […]

By June 22, 2023 Read More →
Can charismatic robots help teams be more creative?

Can charismatic robots help teams be more creative?

Increasingly, social robots are being used for support in educational contexts. But does the sound of a social robot affect how well they perform, especially when dealing with teams of humans? Teamwork is a key factor in human creativity, boosting collaboration and new ideas. Danish scientists set out to understand whether robots using a voice […]

By May 22, 2023 Read More →
Robotic lawn mower cuts a path to success

Robotic lawn mower cuts a path to success

Labour shortages and carbon emissions of petrol mowers means robotic lawn mowers are on the rise. Kingdom Technologies turned to Igus to help keep its pay-per-use robotic mower maintenance-free. The greenskeeper surveys drone footage of the golf club. It’s a long fairway and the entire course needs cutting – this one alone could take all […]

By March 30, 2023 Read More →
MIRMI researchers turn robots into skilled waiters

MIRMI researchers turn robots into skilled waiters

Researchers at the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine intelligence (MIRMI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a model that enables a robot to serve tea and coffee faster and more safely than humans – with no sloshing. The mathematics behind the pendulum used in the concept is more than 300 years […]

By January 16, 2023 Read More →
Robotics and AI for the care of the elderly

Robotics and AI for the care of the elderly

The Bavarian cabinet’s 2023 draft budget includes 4.74 million euros in funding for research on robotics and AI applications in the care of the elderly. This was announced by Bavarian science minister Markus Blume on a visit to the TUM Geriatronics campus in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which he praised as a “model project for Germany and the […]

By December 20, 2022 Read More →
Robot handles millions of diverse products for Amazon

Robot handles millions of diverse products for Amazon

Amazon has introduced Sparrow, a new intelligent robotic system that streamlines the fulfilment process by moving individual products before they get packaged—a major technological advancement to support the company’s employees. Over the past decade, Amazon has been at the forefront of innovation, making significant investments in robotics and advanced technology within its operations. Its dedicated […]

By December 13, 2022 Read More →
Autonomous mobile robot wins Red Dot award

Autonomous mobile robot wins Red Dot award

Schaeffler has been awarded the Red Dot: Best of the Best award for its Dual EXtendable (DEX), the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) project in the Red Dot Design Award under the Design Concept category. DEX was designed to reimagine the dexterity and intelligence of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) platforms and their collaboration with shopfloor employees. […]

By August 22, 2022 Read More →
Robotic arm improves industry-wide waste removal methods

Robotic arm improves industry-wide waste removal methods

A robot which accurately replicates the mechanics of a human arm has been manufactured to remove specific waste from hazardous liquids from a safe, remote distance. The team at engineering company Forth designed and created a robotic arm to operate like its human counterpart, complete with gripper technology to act as a hand, so the […]

By January 31, 2022 Read More →
Robot solution for automating the lettuce harvest

Robot solution for automating the lettuce harvest

Lettuce is a valuable crop but labour shortages make it difficult to harvest this field vegetable, as sourcing sufficient seasonal labour to meet harvesting commitments is one of the sector’s biggest challenges. Moreover, with wage inflation rising faster than producer prices, margins are very tight. In England, agricultural technology and machinery experts are working with […]

By January 20, 2022 Read More →