Meet the DOBOT CR6-5: a 6-axis robotic arm with self-learning that helps speed up industrial automation processes. It features force-sensing technology with AI trajectory reproduction. It has a max payload capacity of 5kg and reach of 902mm.
Meet the Spiral Zipper Manipulator: a novel solution for drones that enables them to perform grasping and manipulation tasks. It has a lightweight design and can be easily mounted to unmanned aerial system.
So you are worried about your expensive drone malfunctioning in the air? The MARS Dual Parachute System for drones allows for a more graceful descent. The MARS Matrice 200 Pro Drone Parachute has auto and manual triggering options. In auto mode, problems are detected within 600ms to activate the parachute within 25ft of free fall.
This particular version is lightweight and easy to install. It comes with Mayday ad NOVA modules for automatic and manual deployment. You can find out more here.
Robots are going to do many things for us in the future. They are already being used by manufacturers to increase operational efficiency. COMANOID is exploring the idea of using collaborative humanoids in aircraft manufacturing. TORO, the torque-controlled humanoid robot developed at DLR, was used to autonomously place parts inside the aircraft fuselage.
In the past few years, we have covered plenty of soft grippers for robots that allow them to easily handle fragile items. This 3D Printed Soft Robot Tri Gripper is also worth a look. It has an actuator, printed gear, and servo motor. As the maker explains:
Here is an automatic drone system that integrates with major drone hardware platforms such as DJI, Ardupilot, Yuneec, and PX4 to make it easy to charge and deploy drones for missions. D.NEST comes with a charging pad, telemetry system, and cloud-based charging pad for drones.
Here is another neat kit made for DIY robot enthusiasts. The Gazechimp 8DOF Robot Tank kit comes with a metal body and robotic gripper. It also supports WiFi control. You get 2 DC motors, a G6 claw, 8-piece steering gear and 10-piece shock absorbing metal bearing wheel.
Meet Astro: FAU’s Smart Robodog that was brought to life with machine learning and AI. It has a 3D printed head that resembles a Doberman. It looks like a dog and learns like one thanks to a deep neural network. Astro has cameras, a directional microphone, and radar imaging to perceive its surroundings. It can respond to sit, stand, lie down commands. Eventually, it will detect different colors and understand many languages.
