Plenty of robots are inspired by nature. This jump-gliding origami has wings inspired by ladybird beetle. The SNU BioRobotics Lab developed a compliant origami based artificial vein that is deployable in 0.12 seconds. It can endure 210g of force.
Robots that can kill germs are nothing new. They rely on UV-C light to get rid of 99.99% of dangerous germs and bacteria at hospitals and other sensitive environments. The Degerminator Robot is another one that uses a 60W UV germicidal lamp to disinfect. It has 4 wheels and autonomous navigation with the help of a LiDAR sensor.
Meet PATRICK: a brittle star robot that can crawl under water. This untethered soft robot uses feedback control to complete missions. It limbs are made of silicone rubber and powered by four shape memory alloy springs. The below video shows PATRICK in action:
Here is a drone that can detect COVID-19 symptoms thanks a specialized sensor and computer vision system. It can read fever, heart rate, and detect people coughing and sneezing in crowds.
Meet the Salamandra Robotica II: a salamander robot that can crawl, walk, and swim. It has a modular design, each with their own microcontroller, so you can take the robot apart, and it will still work.
Firefighting robots and drones are nothing new. We have covered a bunch of them here in the past. Milrem Robotics & InnoVfoam are working on even more advanced robotic firefighters. They can be remotely operated while allowing humans to maintain a safe distance.
The Raspberry Pi is a wonderful platform for building robots and learning how to code. The Freenove Raspberry Pi Car Kit comes with everything you need to get started. It has 2 modes and gives you Android control. You can use this kit with Pi 4B / 3B+ / 3B / 2B / 1B+ models. The kit comes with a USB camera, servos, and all the parts you need to get started.
Meet the FANUC CRX-10iA Robot: a lightweight collaborative robot with payload of 10kg and reach of 1249mm. It has a compact design and works with easy connect grippers and vision tools. These robot arms are ready for manual guidance.
Here is a single-arm collaborative robot that can be integrated into any production environment and programmed using an intuitive interface. It weighs 9.5kg and can be mounted to a table, wall, or ceiling. It has a payload of 500g and 7-axis dexterity.
