Here is a new robot hand from Shadow Robot with dynamic and controlled motion for dexterous manipulation tasks. It has fingertip sensors that offer 100s of taxels each. Its sensor networks offer position, force, inertial measurements, and other sensor data. The below video shows this robot in action:
Meet the MD Turtle: an open source turtle robot that is compatible with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. This low cost robot can be assembled in a few minutes. It comes with two top shell options, including one that is compatible with LEGO parts. This robot has an ESP32-S3 MCU. The below video shows it in action.
Plenty of companies are working on manned flying drones and taxis these days. Not surprisingly, these flying machines have to go through various tests. This video shows a Volocopter test flight. It lets you bypass congested streets by flying in lower airspace in cities. It has 18 rotors and seats 2 people.
Here is one of the smartest mini drones money can buy. The DJI Neo is a self-flying 135g drone that takes off from the palm of your hand and follows you. You simply have to turn it on and select mode to get started. Neo will do the rest. With RockSteady stabilization, this drone captures smooth 4k30 video. It also has propeller guards for safe operation.
Here is another robot that assists farmers in harvesting their crops. The inaho Autonomous Tomato Harvesting Robot uses an AI algorithm to pick ripe fruits by color and size. It can operate up to 14 hours on battery. It has 12kg/h output capacity. The latest version has been improved to reduce errors and improve harvesting speed. It also has a slimmed down body. The below video shows it in action:
This robot is currently being tested by Dutch growers.
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Meet the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop: a new robotic vacuum that combines with its base to give up to a month of hands-free cleaning and maintenance. It can refill its own water tank for up to 30 days. It automatically lifts its mopping pad above carpets to prevent wet messes.
Meet the SwellPro Fisherman FD1+: a fishing drone with 4.8lbs payload and 1.3km range that can withstand exposure to seawater and level 7 winds. The FD1+ has GPS and smart sensors for precise positioning. It has a self-floating design and can automatically flip in the water.
Robots are already capable of beating humans in various games, including Chess and Go. In the future, they will outperform us in sports. Google DeepMind’s table tennis robot can play the game at a human level. Researchers combined a robotic arm with a 3D printed paddle and managed to beat humans 13 out of 29 games.
For this robot, a 6DOF ABB 110 arm was used. The above video shows it in action. As the researchers explain, all the players were unseen by the robots and their skill level varied, so the robot had to adapt to them.
Here is a drone that uses a passively closed tendon-actuated soft gripper to grasp items at a high speed. Its soft gripper allows the drone to recover better from positioning errors. It also reduces reaction forces from contact with its environment. This video demonstrates grasps at up to 2 m/s.
As the researchers explain, this drone is capable of performing in outdoor environments. It can also grasp moving objects.
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Robots are going to do everyday chores for us in the future. A bunch of companies are working on perfecting them. NEO by 1X is a humanoid robot that can pick items, work in the kitchen, and help people with mobility issues. The company showcased its abilities with a couple of videos.
