The Plotclock is a robotic clock that writes the time on a whiteboard with a marker. We have seen it built with Arduino in the past. As it turns out, someone has built a steampunk version of it that happens to be wearable like a watch.
It is not exactly the most compact unit, so wearing it around may not be convenient. It might me an idea worth trying at geeky parties though.
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Meet the FANUC SR-3iA SCARA Robot: a high-speed machine that can perform 180-dgree sweep from tray to tray in less than one second. It is designed for compact spaces and offers high precision. The robot has a 3kg payload and reach of 400mm.
Husqvarna’s robotic mowers can help you mow your lawn without having to break a sweat. Husqvarna Automowers are now getting Amazon Alexa support. Users will be able to start, stop, park, and get status updates using voice commands.
Meet the Multiscope UGV: a tough robotic vehicle that can automate processes and reduces risk to human workers. This machine comes with hybrid diesel-electric drive, modular design, and open architecture. The robot has a payload of 750kg.
Remember the Intel Falcon 8+? It is a versatile drone capable of capturing vital data in challenging environments. The drone can follow pre-programmed flight plans. It captures hundred of aerial images and provides valuable insight to increase efficiency and safety.
Soft robot grippers are wonderful for handling fragile items like eggs, glasses, and fresh produce. Soft Robotics has shared a video that shows how robots with soft grippers can be used to pick, place, and package fresh product products. They maintain the required speed with no compromise.
Robots learning to play basketball is easier said than done. Toyota researchers have created a robot with AI that can shoot better than the pros. CUE is capable of shooting with close to 100% accuracy at short distance.
Adding a robotic manipulator to drones is not always straightforwards as many of these flying robots have limited payload capacity. This Origami inspired Robotic Arm is lightweight and strong, allowing UAVs to take on a variety of tasks not possible without a manipulator arm.
Plenty of companies are using 3D printing technology to become more operationally efficient and bring their ideas to market faster and at a cheaper price. This video from KUKA shows how 3D printing can be used to fasten development cycles.
The company uses 3D printing to make robotic arms and grips more efficiently:
The KR 3 AGILUS saw one of the company’s fastest development cycles yet among other reasons thanks to the extensive use of 3D printing. Using an in-house 3D printer with a large build volume allows designers and engineers to print and test designs much earlier in the process than if they outsourced parts. With the rich physical information available from the early printed prototypes, the designers can make faster and better decisions — decisions that ultimately save weeks off their total development time
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So how do you deal with animals ruining your crops? You could always invest in a scary robot to get it done. This “Super Monster Wolf” farm robot keeps unwanted animals from ruining your crops. It makes 48 sounds that can reach up to 1 sq. km. A solar panel is used to power the machine.
