Meet the AgileX Robotics Ranger: an omnidirectional robot platform with 150kg payload capacity. It is IP55 waterproof, so it can move in the rain. It comes with auto recharging capability. The robot has a 48V brushess geared hub motor, 4 x 600W batteries, 4 x 22NM torque and speeds up to 2.6m/s.
Meet the Wheelbot: a unicycle robot that can jump on one of its wheels and balance using brushless motors. It measures 22cm tall and has two identical wheels for balancing. Its 3D printed reaction wheels measure 10cm in diameter. Optical encoders record the motors’ rotational velocity while 4 x IMUs are used to sense orientation.
In the past few years, we have seen plenty of robot dogs with agile locomotion. Many have wondered how soon they will be used to carry weapons. The M-81 Robot Dog is a Russian robot that was recently equipped with a grenade launcher. It can walk, sit down, and do everything a robot pet can do.
Video of the M-81 robot-dog armed with an RPG-26 at the Army 2022 defense expo. https://t.co/rUnwoCMoyS pic.twitter.com/BEDjnwstN0
— Rob Lee (@RALee85) August 15, 2022
As it was revealed by Newsweek, this is essentially a Go1 bot from Unitree Robotics in a black costume. It can carry a RPG-26 launcher.
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Here is another smart robot that can be used without a perimeter wire. The Lawna is a fully autonomous mower that uses AI vision to map your yard and choose the optimal mowing plan. It also comes with app control and an electronically adjustable deck.
This robotic mower divides your yard into several zones to determine to optimal working schedule. It has various sensors for safe operation around humans. It can climb up slopes up to 30 degrees. This robot has a brushless motor and off-road tires. It also has a triple anti-theft system with real-time GPS positioning. You can find out more here.
Mowing the lawn is not anyone’s favorite activity. We have already covered plenty of robotic mowers that can do the job without you having to break a sweat. The Daredevil Lawn Mower is also worth a look. It is a RC lawn mower that can be operated from up to 100 meters away. It can handle steep slopes up to 50 degrees.
In the past few months, we have covered a bunch of space robots here. GITAI’s inchwrom robotic arm IN1 is also worth a look. It has grapple end effectors on both ends of the arm. It can connect to various tools to perform multiple tasks.
Meet the Hiwonder ArmPi Pro: a Raspberry Pi based robot that helps you take your coding skills to the next level. This ROS based robot has a HD wide-angle camera and mecanum wheels to move in all directions. The ArmPi Pro is ready for color tracking & sorting, line following, and AI games.
Meet the INDY Hand: a smart prosthetic hand that lets amputees live a more independent life. It can be used for getting dressed, picking up small items, cooking, and carrying things. The hand opens up to 100mm and can rotate 180 degrees. It is powered by high-powered electric motor, driven by smart sensors.
Remember the MorpHex: it a hexapod robot that can walk on six legs and transform into a ball to roll in all directions. It changes shape using servos. Zenta has put together a video that shows how MorpHex works.
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Meet ADAM: a mobile robot that can prepare you drinks. It is a dual arm robot with a programmable base. This robot’s arm modules can handle repeatable tasks. It comes with an Intel Depth Camera and a speaker to interact with customers.
ADAM also has emergency stop buttons. The above video shows this robot in action.
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