Here is another robot that can pack items like a pro for warehouse automation. Rutgers researchers have come up with a low cost approach to allow businesses to take on packing tasks using RGB-D data and a single robot arm. The robot has a vacuum-based end-effector to move items.
In the past few years, we have covered a bunch of cool insect inspired robots. Harvard researchers have built the first untethered RoboBee, which is capable of achieving flight without a power connection. It weighs 259mg and has a wingspan of 3.5cm.
There is no better way to learn about robots and technology concepts in general than building your own robots. This BYOR (Build Your Own) cardboard robot dog kit is designed with kids in mind. It comes with color coded electronics parts and doesn’t require knowledge of programming.
Researchers at DFKI’s Robotics Innovation Center are working on developing new mobility solutions all the time. The EO smart connecting car 2 is a robotic electric vehicle with a modular design that can move in all directions. Various modules can connect to each other to adapt to individual transport requirements.
Meet the HDT Hunter WOLF (Wheeled Offload Logistics Follower): a rugged 6×6 load-carrier for dismounted infantry that can handle deep slopes and dense jungles. It has a range of 100km with endurance of 72 hours. The Hunter WOLF can be armed to take on all kinds of threats.
The Hunter WOLF has a modular structure. It can carry up to 1000 pounds of weight. Its follow-me kit allows the machine to work in GPS-denied environments.
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Writing business letters by hand is a thing of the past. Most people type them on a keyboard. Why do that when you can use a robot to get it done. Pendroid is a Japanese robot that can produce handwritten letters. These letters look more personal even though they are produced by a machine.
Researchers are always looking for new ways to test their robots. As Zhejiang University researchers demonstrate in this video, a trampoline can be used to test a quadruped robot with stiff legs performing jumps. The robot keeps its balance with foot-end position adjustments.
Plenty of companies are using professional 3D printers to reduce costs and create custom tools faster. That applies to KUKA Robotics as well. As this video shows, the company relies on 3D printers to create forms and tools in a short time to serve their customers faster.
Meet the BW Space Pro 4K Zoom: an app smart underwater drone with image stabilization that lets you capture amazing video under water. It comes with a 6x zoom, 4k camera, and self-adjusting dual LED spotlights. The Youcan BW Space Pro has a seawater-proof hull and can withstand extreme water pressure. It is rated to 330FT.
Robots are going to take many jobs from us in the future. We have already covered a bunch of them that can flip burgers, prepare pizzas, bake bread, and serve coffee. Dishcraft Robotics is building robots to automate dishwashing for food businesses. Their system cleans each dish using a rotating scrubber head.
