Battlebots are quite fun to watch on TV. A bunch of companies are also selling them, so you can compete at home against your friends. Take the Big Robots Dr. NineBrain: it is a robot with interchangeable fists that can mimic your fighting movements. When you strike or dodge, your robot follows suit.
In the past few years, we have covered a whole host of gesture controllers that enable paralyzed people to interact with robots. They are often very expensive though. This video explores the idea of controlling robots with face muscles. It comes with a facial sensor device with 4 sensors that makes it possible for paralyzed people to control robots and electronics.
3D printers are getting more advanced all the time. A new 3D printing tech has been developed to create multi-material robots. It can print with 8 materials from one nozzle. The printer can print with multiple nozzles for complex prints.
There is no better way to learn about robots than building and programming your own. The DoArm robotic arm has 5 DOF and WiFi control. It can grab objects from any direction with wrist motion of 120 degrees and base rotation of 270 degrees.
Back pain is not a lot of fun but unfortunately many of us have to deal with it. A good massage goes a long way towards making you feel better. Team iYU Pro’s approach involves using a KUKA LBR Med robot to deliver an automatic and customized back massage.
This back massage robot has a clever massage hand and adjustable contact force that can be adjusted by the user.
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Meet the SQUID: a multirotor that is launched from a tube and opens mid-air to achieve stable flight. It doesn’t need a stationary takeoff pad as the below video shows. That means the drone can be launched away from high value assets. As researchers from Caltech and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) explain, the design is 3D printable.
Here is another smart robot that can clean your windows, so you don’t have to. The Gladwell Gecko Robot Window Cleaner lets you get the cleaning done right from your couch. It comes with remote control and app connectivity and uses suction to stay attached to your window.
Meet the SOWAN: an automatic healthcare robot designed to reduce the burden on care workers. The robot comes with automatic driving, collision avoidance, and face recognition. It facilitates communication with patients.
Here is an exoskeleton designed to reduce load on your body as you lift heavy objects. The Muscle Suit Every exoskeleton is comfortable to wear and doesn’t have batteries or motors. It uses air pressure to get the job done. The Muscle Suit Every supports your back and thighs as you move heavy objects.
Colonoscopy is not everyone’s favorite procedure but can save your life. In the future, the process will be a whole lot less painful. Team RoboFORCE’s idea is well wroth a look. It involves using a magnetically-controlled endoscope with smart robotic guidance.
