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.
Meet the Phenomobile Scouting Robot: a fully autonomous platform that can be used with various sensors to take on scouting tasks. It is powered by solar energy and works up to 12 hours a day without human intervention.
In the past few years, we have covered plenty of awesome robotic arms. MX3D’s industrial robot arm is fully 3D printed in stainless steel with wire arc additive manufacturing. Thanks to this approach, the weight can be reduced by 50% without compromising performance.
Here is another robot kit that comes with everything you need to build and program your own quadruped robot. The Freenove Quadruped Robot Kit can be controlled with your computer or Android device. It comes with acrylic/mechanical parts, ESP8266 WiFi module, and 12 x EMAX ES08AII servos.
