Here is another drone defense system that automatically tracks and captures rogue drones with net capture projectiles. SkyWall300 picks up where the handheld version (SkyWall100) left off. It is an air powered system and integrates with external drone detection system.
Here is an offline programming system for industrial robots that can be used to create complex collision-free 3D movements. SprutCAM Robot can be used for operation of 3-5 axis milling, cutting, welding, and trimming robots.
Getting robots to collaborate with each other is not always straightforward. This video shows an autonomous robot-robot collaboration system in action using the TECS framework. As the researchers explain:
The Compi robot takes item to be delivered and reports that a delivery is required. AILA recognizes that she can handle the task and takes over.
AILA is a humanoid robot with 2 7 DOF arms and a whole host of sensors. More information is available here.
Here is a smart home robot with a character engine that learns from you to better serve you over time. It reacts to your emotions and recognizes your moods to adapt to you. The robot supports natural voice interaction. It can understand what you are doing and the intention behind it.
Here is a 4-axis robot capable of maintaining high-speed performance continuously. DENSO’s HSR four-axis SCARA robot is available with 480, 550 and 650 mm reaches. It has a repeatability of ±0.01 to ±0.12 mm. The max payload is 8kg.
Remember the EXOS Exoskeleton: it is a haptic wearable solution for VR and robot teleoperation. It has 6 motors and lets you bend and stretch your fingers independently. You can use it to control a robotic hand with individual finger movement and force feedback. The good news is these guys are now accepting overseas orders.
Here is another robot that cleans your floors, so you don’t have to. The Everybot RS700 is a robot mop cleaner that gets the job done without any human intervention. It has multi-directional sensors to detect and avoid obstacles. You have the option to remote control it to focus on specific areas.
Robots handling swords and other weapons is nothing new. Teaching them how to use them like a human is not as straightforward as it might seem. As it turns out, researchers have shown a robot how to flip nunchucks thanks to a motion-capture glove.
Meet the FunPaw Playbot Q: a pet feeder robot with app control that lets you chat with your pet and feed it from anywhere. It has a 1MP camera and microphone. You also get a food dispenser that lets you reward your pet with treats. The device supports Bluetooth and WiFi connection. iOS and Android devices are supported.
Teaching robots to move naturally and smoothly is easier said than done. Researchers at EPFL’s Biorobotics Laboratory are testing new algorithms to improve humanoids’ ability to walk in a more natural fashion. For testing these idea, COMAN, a 95-cm-tall humanoid is used for studying walking.
