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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 […]

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Robotics and AI for the care of the elderly
By December 20, 2022 Read More →

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 […]

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Robot handles millions of diverse products for Amazon
By December 13, 2022 Read More →

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 […]

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Autonomous mobile robot wins Red Dot award
By August 22, 2022 Read More →

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. […]

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Robotic arm improves industry-wide waste removal methods
By January 31, 2022 Read More →

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 […]

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Robot solution for automating the lettuce harvest
By January 20, 2022 Read More →

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 […]

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By January 7, 2022 Read More →

Robotic exoskeleton in development to assist stroke patients

A team from the Essex Innovation Centre, a strategic partnership between the University of Essex and TWI, is currently working with fellow consortium members Generic Robotics and Castalia Innovation on the NeuRestore project which seeks to aid patients that have suffered a stroke, or other ailment that resulted in loss of mobility, by improving their […]

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National Robotarium unveils new train cleaning robot
By December 12, 2021 Read More →

National Robotarium unveils new train cleaning robot

Scientists from the National Robotarium, supported by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, have unveiled the design of a new train cleaning robot to help existing cleaners. The robot, which is being funded by rail research body RSSB, has been designed to increase cleanliness standards on trains nationwide. It will complement humans by cleaning […]

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See, touch and hear through a robot thousands of miles away
By November 24, 2021 Read More →

See, touch and hear through a robot thousands of miles away

UK robotics company Cyberselves has won a spot in the finals of the prestigious ANA Avatar XPRIZE global robotics competition. Cyberselves’ telepresence technology allows humans to teleport into a robot and control it in an intuitive, immersive way. The human operator can see, hear and feel through the robot, allowing them to perform tasks from […]

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Bryson brings automation innovation to recycling
By November 23, 2021 Read More →

Bryson brings automation innovation to recycling

Bryson Recycling, the largest social enterprise recycler in the UK, has installed an AI-driven waste sorting robot to increase the efficiency and quality of its recycling service. Following previous innovations such as the introduction of its kerbside recycling products, the Kerb-Sort vehicle and the Wheelie Box, Bryson has worked with pioneering provider Recycleye to introduce […]

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