Robots and drones can do many thing for us already. University of Michigan engineers have attached a nail gun to an autonomous octocopter to attach a shingle to a roof. The nailgun was modified to allow triggering from the vehicle. A mount was designed to adjust the angle to match roof slope.
Here are shape-changing swarm robots that can change their configuration to display information, move objects, and visualize data. ShapeBots can change their shape by using linear actuators that are thin (2.5 cm) and highly extendable (up to 20cm) in both horizontal and vertical directions. The actuators have a modular design.
Meet the Loop-X: a Mobile Intraoperative Imaging Robot by medPhoton & Brainlab for spinal procedures. It automates imaging workflow steps and works in sync with robotic arms and surgeons. Thanks to non-isocentric movement and collimation capabilities, the robot can handle imaging of structures that are large or small.
Here is another robotic arm designed to get young students familiar with robotics and technology concepts. The LSS articulated robotic arm has a modular design with aluminum, carbon fiber and G10 parts. Its motions can be easily programmed using the LSS FlowArm software. Python and Arduino code examples are also available.
Remember Spot from Boston Dynamics? It is an agile robot dog that can avoid obstacles and negotiate rough terrain. It can be customized with sensors and custom payloads to take on a variety of tasks. It has max speed of 1.6m/s and 360-degree vision.
Here is another versatile underwater robot ready for all your adventures. The Chasing Dory drone has a small footprint and portable design. It comes with easy app control and uses temp & depth sensors, gyroscopes, accelerometers, and other advanced tech to deliver under water.
Here is another neat robot that can carry your things, so you don’t have to. The gita robot serves as your hands-free carrier. It is built to follow you indoors and outside. gita is easy to use. Simply load up your gear, press the pairing button so the robot can recognize you, and the rest is easy.
In the past few years, we have covered a whole host of robots with omnidirectional wheels. Tada Lab & NEDO have developed a circular cross-section crawler mechanism that enables robots to move on braille blocks, lawn, and other uneven surfaces more easily.
Robots equipped with this feature can move on areas where wheels are not ideal. They can handle up to 30-degree angles. The above video shows this robot in action.
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Meet the Griflion H: a hydrogen-powered vertical take-off and landing drone with a MMC-developed hydrogen fuel battery that can achieve 15 hours of flight time. It has 27L hydrogen storage capacity and can last up to 10 hours in the air with 3kg payload.
