In the future, drones will be used to deliver packages all over the world. The idea is being tested in plenty of places already. The Flytrex drone delivery system was recently deployed in Panama City. These flying machines are used to deliver banking materials between the branches of Credicorp Bank.
Meet the Streetwise Nightwatcher: a robotic security camera with light that lets you keep a close eye on your property. The NightWatcher SWNW760 starts recording when motion is detected. It connects to the Internet to alert you when motion is detected. The unit has 16 LEDs to produce 1200 lumens of light.
Meet the RHYNO robot from Shark Robotics: a rugged platform with 500kg carrying capacity that can take on challenging terrains. It has 2 x 800W engine power and can handle slopes of 60%. The RHYNO features an aluminum welded chassis and Picatinny rails interface.
Meet the SkyRanger R80 Drone: an unmanned aircraft system for defense and security markets. It is designed to perform in harsh environments and tough weather conditions. The drone has AI and computer vision for autonomous missions.
So you would like to give your robots eyes? The Snake Eyes Bonnet Pack for Raspberry Pi 3 has you covered. It comes with 1.54″ TFT displays and 4 analog inputs for sensors. Just bring your Raspberry Pi , and you are ready to get started.
Robots are already working alongside humans. They have safety features to protect human workers. Disney’s soft robotic hand and arm system is also interesting. It is a 6 DOF arm with two air-filled force sensing modules that absorb impact passively. The arm has an inflated outer cover that encloses its mechanism.
Meet the J-deite RIDE robot: a large humanoid robot that can transform into a car. It can accommodate 2 people and be controlled by the driver or using a remote control. The J-deite RIDE measures 4.2 × 2.5 × 3.7 m (H) in robot mode. It can go as fast as 100m/h in this mode.
In vehicle mode, the machine can achieve a speed of 60 km/h. The above videos show the robot in action.
Roboticists and researchers are always borrowing ideas from nature to develop more sophisticated robots. These translucent soft robots are driven by frameless fluid electrode dielectric elastomer actuators. They have transparent bimorph actuator segments inspired by leptocephali.
Meet the Cabot: a percussion robot that allows solo musicians to put on a better show. Simply attach it to a cajon box drum, activate the robot from your smartphone, and you are ready to go. Cabot has 3 arms to strike the cajon. Its rhythm blends with almost any instrument.
Meet the ATRAX: a tactical ground robot for inspection, surveillance, and operation in hazardous areas. It comes with a rugged manipulator arm to handle explosives and other items. The robot is IP67 rated and can negotiate 60% slopes.
