We have seen plenty of creative ways to get more out of a 3D printer. Shohei Katakura, Yuto Kuroki, and Keita Watanabe have explored the idea of using a 3D printer head as a 3-axis robotic manipulator for advanced fabrication.
Teaching robots to handle uneven terrain is easier said than done. Plenty of researchers are working on new algorithms to allow robots to maintain their balance even on grounds that shift under their feet. DLRRMC has shared a video of TORO robot walking dynamically on uneven, rough, and compliant terrain.
Here is a swarm of flying robots that can be used to explore unknown robots. They deal with obstacles on the fly without relying on a map. Researchers at the MAVLab developed a swarm bug algorithm for navigation. Under this approach, multiple robots fly off in different directions and deal with obstacles. They return to a radio beacon at the ground station when their batteries reach 60%.
Here is a 6-axis robotic arm with smooth motion that can pick & place, play cards, and do a whole lot more. It has 0.1mm repeatability, 2m/s speed and payload of 500g. The robot has a reach of 421mm.
Here is a pair of new robotic board games from InfiVention Technologies that let you play checkers, chess, and other fun games against other around the world. The Square Off NEO features faster movement, adaptive AI, and connectivity to Chess.com, so you can play against friends and strangers. Its AI automatically adapts to your skill level while its personal coach (Viktor) helps improve your game.
Here is a robotic grill that can make 500 perfectly cooked burgers in an hour & half. ETH Zurich engineers used an ABB IRB4600 robot arm with 3 800C BEEFER units to get it done. This industrial robot arm has max payload capacity of 40kg. It can handle 6 patties each time.
Meet Chappi: a 3D printed 4-legged robot that is controlled by Arduino Nano. It has a distance sensor and piezo speaker too. The kit has 3D printed parts, 4 x MG90S servomotors, a HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor, an IR remote controller and LiPo battery.
A turntable add-on is also available for this robot. More info is available here.
Here is another 3D printed robotic hand for your DIY projects. Youbionic Robot Right Hand 2019 can move like a human hand. It can be programmed on a PC or Mac and works with Arduino microcontrollers. This robot hand can perform every grip and position. It is 3D printed in PLA and has 11 native servos.
