Robotnik RB-VULCANO Autonomous Collaborative Robot
Meet the Robotnik RB-VULCANO: an autonomous, collaborative robot that can operate safely around humans with lasers. This customizable mobile platform has wheels with infinite rotation. It consists of a RB-VULCANO base, a lift column and a UR5 arm (payload of 5 kg) or arm UR10 (payload 10 kg).
The robotic arm can perform at different heights. It can reach objects at ground level and up to 3000mm high. The RB-VULCANO 10 has max speed of 1 m/s and arm load capacity of 10kg.
LUKE Brain Controlled Prosthetic Arm Can Sense Touch
Meet the LUKE Arm: a motorized prosthetic arm that mimics the way the human hand touches and feels objects. The name is inspired by the robotic hand Luke Skywalker got in Star Wars. The arm has a clear silicone skin and metal motors. It is powered by an external battery.
Xiaomi Mitu Off-road RC Robot Car with Graphical Programming
Here is a 4WD off-road RC robot car with Bluetooth control that can be programmed using a graphical interface. The Xiaomi Mitu comes with 3D visuals, so you can easily put it together. This robot car features a digital servo that supports a rotation range of +/- 160 degrees. It has a 4-wheel steering and independent suspension system.
ALPHRED2: Autonomous Legged Helper Robot On Casters
Remember the ALPHRED2: it is an autonomous legged helper robot that can walk, hop, and roll. The robot can use its limbs to pick up objects or push buttons. It can walk stably on rough terrain at speed up to 1.5m/s. The latest video by Dennis Hong shows the robot on caster. It can use its limbs to roll on the floor smoothly.
Cue3: Basketball-shooting AI Robot
Meet Cue3: a basketball robot that can shoot the ball with extreme accuracy. It stands 204cm and uses a time-of-flight camera to measure the distance to its surrounding objects by laser to determine the exact location of the hoop. Its AI brain learns from ball trajectory data to adjust shooting strength.
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Cue3 was developed by Toyota engineers. This generation has a longer shooting range, so it can shoot from mid-court. At a recent event, the robot went 10 for 10 with its shots.
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UAV-IQ: Using Drones for Pest Control
In the past few years, we have covered plenty of cool agricultural drones. UAV-IQ’s drone-based aerial pest control system is worth a look. It involves using aerial robots to release beneficial insects where they are needed to suppress pests.
Ella 6-Axis Robot Turned Into a Barista
In the past few years, we have covered plenty of robots that can serve food and drinks. Crown Coffee is planning to use robots to serve coffee. Ella is a 6-axis robot that can brew coffee faster than any human. Since it can work 24/7, it can solve manpower shortages.
Stacker-Bot Autonomous Mobile Warehouse Robot
Meet the Stacker-Bot: an autonomous mobile robot for warehouses and distribution centers that can retrieve up to 5 cases each trip. As Conveyco explains:
Once up to five totes or cartons have been retrieved in the Stacker-Bot, it is directed via the WMS/WES software host the exact locations required to place the inventory. The rack, shelf level and shelf location for each of the five SKUs is communicated to the Stacker-Bot. The robot always travels via the shortest path to its put-away location.
The Stacker-Bot uses a 2D camera to find its locations. It verifies its position by scanning the barcode on the rack and shelf level. The robot has 500lbs capacity and can travel 1.64ft per second.
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