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Tactile Sensing Gets a Boost for AI Systems Thanks to Open-source Research

AI system sensing keeps pushing to new levels lately, especially as more research keeps pouring in concerning tactile sensing. One contributor is Facebook or "Meta" with its DIGIT and ReSkin technology.

November 03, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Two AI Processors Push Computer Vision to the Next Level for IoT and Automotives

Hoping to create more power-efficient and highly functional AI processors, Syntiant and Intuitive are both aiming to create the next step in computer vision.

October 06, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Hokuyo Automation Boosts 4D LiDAR Leveraging SiLC’s FMCW Single Chip Technology

Hokuyo Automation and SiLC Technologies are teaming up to push 4D LiDAR to mainstream using frequency modulated continuous wave technology (FMCW). However, what is 4D LiDAR and SiLC's chip solution?

October 05, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Tesla Makes a Leap from Autonomous Vehicles to Robots with “Tesla Bot” Reveal

Not a stranger to taking on a challenge, Elon Musk reveals "Tesla Bot" at 2021's Tesla AI Day. While it seems to be an ambitious plan to build a humanoid robot, how feasible is it for Tesla?

September 01, 2021 by Jake Hertz

WiBotic Gets Creative With New Wireless Charging for Robots and Drones

Different types of robots require different types of charging. Wibotic can keep options flexible by providing programmable onboard chargers.

August 17, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar

From Robots to E-waste Medals: The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Takes First Place

Support was an overarching theme to this year's Olympic games, which showcased innovative ways of showing support through recycling, robotics, and immersive experiences.

August 08, 2021 by Kimber Wymore

Could Human-aware Algorithms Be the Key to Motion Planning in Robotics?

Making robots more human-like could be a necessary hurdle to cross, especially concerning motion control and planning. What are places like MIT and Mitsubishi trying to accomplish with the right algorithms?

July 24, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

2021’s Robotics Science and Systems Conference Ends on A High Note

The annual Robotics Science and Systems Conference (RSS) ends today. What is this conference and what are some of the highlights?

July 16, 2021 by Kimber Wymore

MIT Devises Custom Hardware Acceleration to Spur Real-Time Robotic Response

To push real-time robotic response into reality, MIT researchers have turned to their own in-house technique called "robomorphic computing."

January 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz

A Modern Historic Engineer: Mythbusters Roboticist Grant Imahara Dies at 49

Perhaps one of the most recognizable electrical engineers in the world, Grant Imahara, passed yesterday at the age of 49. 

July 14, 2020 by Kate Smith

Researchers Enhance Natural Movement in Robotics Using AI

Those using robotic prosthetics could soon move more naturally following the development and integration of AI-backed technologies by U.S. researchers.

June 04, 2020 by Luke James

The Standout U.S. Cities Showing Promise as Robotics Hubs

In the United States, industrial robots are being deployed in places where you would expect them to be—in areas where there is a strong automotive industry.

March 31, 2020 by Luke James

China Deploys 5G Patrol Robots to Monitor the Spread of the Coronavirus

From using drones to scold citizens for not wearing masks in public to deploying robot assistants in hospitals to deliver medical goods and conduct disinfection operations, China has been using a largely tech-led approach to tackle its coronavirus outbreak.

March 23, 2020 by Luke James

Columbia Engineering Develops a Robotic Finger That Can Accurately Sense Touch

Researchers at Columbia Engineering have introduced a robotic finger that is capable of sensing and localizing touch with a high precision of under 1 mm, much like its human counterpart.

March 18, 2020 by Luke James

Ways to Control the Velocity of Servo Motors: ICs, MCUs, and Even Arduino

What methods of servo control can make life easier for designers?

March 18, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Could New RIA Standards Improve Cobot Safety?

Despite the numerous safety features that are inherent in cobots—including collision detection and lightweight frames—appropriate safety measures must still be taken for the overall application.

March 09, 2020 by Luke James

Combined Trade Shows in Anaheim Introduce the Latest in Robotics and Manufacturing

Thousands of attendees are expected to gather on February 11 – 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, for the annual ATX West manufacturing trade show.

February 10, 2020 by Luke James

Industrial Robotics Roundup: Articulated vs. SCARA vs. Cartesian Robots

From the typical pick-and-place down to the high-precision cobots, industrial robotics are changing rapidly.

August 26, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Robot Navigation Roundup: Tracking/Depth Cameras, SLAM SDKs, Accelerators, and Cloud Navigation

Here is a roundup on some of the latest trends in the robotic navigation domain, as of June 2019.

June 03, 2019 by Chantelle Dubois

“World’s Largest Robot” Takes to the Rails: How Automated Rail Systems Differ from Self-Driving Cars

Australian mining company's AutoHaul project turns a train into a massive autonomous vehicle for automated ore transport.

January 08, 2019 by Brandon Dudley