Reachy is an open source interactive robot with an expressive head, bio-inspired arm, and open hardware/software/data platform. As we have covered in the past, this robot can be taught new skills via demonstration. As the below video shows, it can be teleoperated in VR to play a dice game.
Meet the Shadow Teleoperation System: an innovative remote robot control system that uses 5-fingered dexterous hands to allow operators to manipulate items from a safe distance. It is designed to mimic the operator’s hand movement.
Here is a soft robot gripper inspired by Japanese Kirigami. It can securely pick up objects of various sizes, weights, shapes, and fragility. This is achieved by cutting a sheet of flexible plastic in the right spots.
Meet the EBO from Enabot: a mobile robot designed to keep you and your family company. It lets you stay connected with your kids and pets when you are not around. It comes with 2-way audio, night vision, self-charging capability, and remote control.
There is no better way to learn about robots and electronics than building your own. This Nerf Dart Launcher by Markus Puntz is a fun project that can give you a few ideas. It has 3D printed PLA parts, 2 motors, servos, and a few other simple components.
Milrem Robotics is behind many powerful robotic vehicles. Their Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle is designed to serve as a wingman alongside battle tanks. It can be fitted with a cannon up to 50mm. It has a max speed of 50km/ off-road. The below videos show it in action:
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Meet the Moorebot Scout : a tiny AI powered robot that can be used to monitor your home or keep you company. It can also teach you a thing or two about coding. This robot has a 1080p camera with night vision, mecanum wheels, and obstacle avoidance & motion detection. It runs TensorFlow to recognize humans and pets.
Meet the TiBeast: a programmable robot dog that you can easily control with a gamepad or your phone. It is also ready for C# programming. This LEGO compatible robot supports gyroscope control on PS4 DualShock, PS5 DualSense, and phones that support that feature.
It is no secret that the US military will be using more robots in the future. In fact, it has already ordered 70m worth of Centaur robots from FLIR. The FLIR Centaur is a ground robot for detection and disposal of hazards. It weighs 160 pounds and has a manipulator arm with a reach of over 6 feet. It can climb stairs and carry modular payloads for CBRN detection.
These robots can be used to assist in disarming landmines and IEDs. You can find out more here.
