Meet Ai-Da: a humanoid robot artist with AI that can draw people who pose for it like a pro. It uses smart algorithms to create realistic portraits of what it sees. The robot is name after Ada Loveface. It is built by Engineered Arts.
Ai-Da is based on RoboThespian and comes with a realistic silicone skin, integrated eye cameras, and hair.
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Robots are going to do many household chores for us in the future. ugo is a service from Mira Robotics relies on robots to perform a range of laundry duties. Under this service, robots will be loaned to customers and trained operators will remotely manipulate them to do various chores.
So you have always wanted to build your own Rubik’s Cube solver? The Kaizhi KJ30010A EV5 robot learning kit has you covered. It has over 820 pieces, including a 2.4″ touch display, and WiFi. You can program the robot using Scratch. It is also possible to build other robots with this.
Here is another robot kit for those of you interested in learning about electronics and coding. The SZDoit Omnidirectional Robot comes with WiFi / Bluetooth control. It is compatible with Arduino. You can use this to build your own robot tank or make your robotic arms mobile.
In the future, we will use micro robots to treat major health issues in our body. EPFL scientists have developed microscopic hydrogel-based muscles that can manipulate and stimulate biological tissue. These robots can perform manipulation tasks under physiological conditions.
Meet the ROSbot 2.0 PRO: an open source autonomous robot platform running on CORE2-ROS that can be used for research, inspection, and other fun projects. It has a 4-wheel mobile platform with DC motors, an Orbbec Astra RGBD camera, RPLIDAR A3 laser scanner, MPU 9250 inertial sensor, and a VL53L0X time-of-flight distance sensor.
Here is a wearable robot that improves mobility of people with Parkinson’s disease. Honda’s Walking Assist Device has a lightweight design. It is worn orthotically on the user’s waist and legs and facilitates efficient walking patterns. It enables patients to walk faster and farther.
Meet Mia: an advanced robotic hand with 4DOF that can be used to build smarter cobots and automate tasks. It weighs only 480g and has a grasp force of 70N. It can move its fingers independently and grasp a wide variety of objects.
Collaborative robots are getting smarter all the time. They are being improved to operate more safely around humans. Domenico Prattichizzo and his colleagues have come up with an interesting approach to allow robots to communicate with humans. The approach involves using a vibrating ring that sends acknowledgements to the user from the robot.
Meet Leonardo (LEg ON Aerial Robotic DrOne) from by CAST researchers that consists of a bipedal robot with a drone like thruster system for balance and agility. It stands 0.75 meter tall, weighing just 2.75kg. The thrusters are used to actively balance the robot’s body. They can also help it perform better on uneven terrain.
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The above video shows Caltech’s Leonardo robot in action.
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