Meet Spar: an autonomous security robot by SuperDroid Robots ideal for patrolling your property. It comes with a bunch of sensors and cameras to detect unusual activity. It also provides security personnel with a live feed of all the action.
Robots are already capable of cutting grass and taking on other agricultural tasks. The Graze is a fully autonomous electric lawn mower that can cut mid to large sized commercial lawns efficiently. It has GPS based mapping & computer vision, sensors for safety, and machine learning.
This model comes with a long battery life. As the company explains:
Machine learning, coupled with computer vision and a robust system of sensors allows the new Graze commercial lawn mower to map job sites, plan and execute mowing paths, avoid obstacles and dangerous inclines (i.e. trees, terrain, people etc.), while continuously collecting and apply data to further improve aesthetic quality and efficiency
These mowers can be powered by solar power too. More info is available here.
Here is another autonomous robot that can take care of spraying, sweeping, and vacuum cleaning. The iKoo-800 can be put on a schedule and covers 10,000 square meters. It also comes with an automatic charging station.
Here is a loco-manipulation control framework for pallet jack transportation and positioning with mobile manipulators. The idea is to use robots to take on these repetitive tasks to free human workers to focus on more important tasks. The robot has omni wheels to maneuver the load without getting stuck.
We had the chance to cover Telexistence’s Kangaroo like retail robot a while ago. Model-T is a unique robot that can use tools and grasp a wide variety of objects. FamilyMart is planning to use it to restock shelves in its stores in the next couple of years.
Here is an autonomous tethered drone system that makes it easier for law enforcement to monitor dangerous situations. Axon and Fotokite collaborated on this public safety system that delivers autonomous flight without needing a pilot. The Fotokite Sigma draws power from power sources on the ground and can fly safely in severe weather conditions such as rain and snow.
Meet the Zeus hand: a bionic limb that makes life a whole lot easier for amputees. It has 12 grip modes and lets users customize 2 of them. Its fingers and arms provide a firm grasp for everyday tasks.
There is no better way to learn about robots than building your own. This Robotic Hand is FDM 3D printed and has 3 fingers to grab and manipulate objects. Each finger can move independent from others and has flexion and extension motions.
