Self driving cars are getting improved every year. Thanks to Draper’s all-weather LiDAR system, they will be able to see in the rain, snow, and fog. Cars that rely on optical imaging tech to distinguish between objects can encounter problems on misty roads. With Draper’s all weather LiDAR can see objects 54 meters away in fog.
So you would like to get your hands on battle bots of your own but don’t want to spend a fortune? The Sengoku Battle Robots have you covered. These are samurai and ninja style fighting robot toys with remote control. They have a control range of 16 feet indoors. The remote lets you move the bots in 4 directions.
In the past few years, we have covered a whole host of awesome robotic arms here. Dexter happens to be a DIY haptic robotic arm with modular end effectors and 50 micron repeatability. The robot is 3D printed and has 5+ axis movement. It is fully trainable.
Meet the Festo BionicFinWave: an underwater robot with a unique fin drive to maneuver through acrylic glass pipe systems. This autonomous underwater robot moves with undulating fin movement. It can transmit data to the outside world wirelessly.
Firefighting robots are nothing new. We have covered a bunch of them that can take on large fires without putting humans in danger. This video from New China TV demonstrates a firefighting robot that can move around with two fire hoses to put out fires 10x as efficiently as humans.
In the future, robots will cook our meals for us at home. The OctoChef is a robotic system that can already help with the cooking process. It can pour batter, stir a pot, rotate skewers, and do a whole lot more. The below videos show it in action:
Meet the BIG CLAPPER: a cute robot with motion sensing that claps and talks to grab the attention of your customers. It can be used to welcome people to your place of business, interact with your employees, and liven up your birthday parties.
Meet the SuperDroid Robots SST2 Tracked Robot: a machine equipped with IG32 gear motors, Spektrum remote control, and everything robot enthusiasts need for their projects. It can handle up to 5lbs of payload and drive at speeds up to 300 feet per minute.
There are plenty of robotic hands that can pick up, place, and manipulate things. By adding tactile sensors, it is possible to make robots smart enough to know when they lose an object or when it is starting to slip. Researchers at Cluster of Excellence CITEC are working on such project.
Meet the RidRoid CanguRo: a kangaroo inspired robot that transforms into an electric ride with speed of 10mph. It has 3 wheels to give you a convenient ride. The robot uses real-time mapping to drive by itself. In robot mode, it can follow you and carry your things.
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The CanguRo transforms into an electric three-wheeler by unfolding a seat and moving its wheels to the proper position. The above videos show the robot in action.
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