Wind Rider Robotic Bird
Meet the Wing Rider: a flying robot that flaps its wings like a real bird. The robot glides with wind and flies with electric power, so it can stay in the air for a very long time.
Yahboom Micro:bit 5-in-1 Robot Car with App Control
Here is another affordable robot kit that teaches your kids the basics of coding and logical thinking. The Yahboom Micro:bit 5-in-1 Robot Car comes with 173 blocks, motors, servos, and everything you need to get started. You can control the robot using an iOS or Android device.
ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation Platform for Spine Surgery
Surgery robots are becoming more advanced all the time. The ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation platform can prove useful to spine surgeons. It combines a robotic arm, imaging, and real-time information transmission for precise trajectory alignment in spine surgery.
Surgeons can visualize, plan, and navigate patient anatomy in real-time. They can also access active navigation, force sensing feedback, and other important info.
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Kinova Gen3 Robots Performing Automated Pre-assembly with Visual Recognition
Here is a robotized pre-assembly system that involves Kinova Gen3 robots performing the job thanks to visual recognition. With embedded vision for object recognition, torque sensing, and interchangeable end effectors, these robots can perform dynamic grasping and manipulation tasks.
DIY: Xylophone-playing Arduino Robot
Here is another fun project that shows you how to use Arduino to build your own music playing robots. HackSpace Magazine has shared a guide for a xylophone playing robot. It has 3D printed components and will simply require an Arduino Uno, LED, tactile button, glockenspiel, servos, power supply, and other simple parts.
CoSTAR’s Autonomous Subsurface Explorer Robots
Robots are already being used for search & rescue missions. In the future, they will be used to autonomously explore pits, caves, and subsurface terrains on this planet and others in our solar system. Team CoSTAR is working on autonomous subsurface explorers. The idea is to use these robots for both planetary exploration and terrestrial applications.
Youbionic 3D Printed Robotic Paw
Remember the Youbionic Hand? It is a 3D printed prosthetic hand that works with Arduino and can perform all movements of the human hand thanks to its 6 active actuators. The Youbionic Paw is also worth a look. You can wear it on your hand to hold and manipulate things.
Dobot CR6-5 6-Axis Robotic Arm
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.
Spiral Zipper Manipulator for Drones
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.
MARS Dual Parachute System for Drones
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.
MARS Matrice 200 Pro Drone Parachute
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.
