Robots are going to work closely with humans in the future. Plenty of companies are working to make them safer. This Robotic Airbag covers sharp edges of tools and objects to keep humans from coming in contact with them. The robot uses pressure sensors to detect collisions.
In the past few months, we have covered plenty of cool automation systems from Soft Robotics. The Soft Robotics cupcake automation system relies on soft grippers to handle delicate items. It is made of food-safe materials that are FDA compliant.
Here is another robotic kit that teaches your children basic engineering principles. The Mechanical Engineering Robotic Arms Kit lets you build 6 different robotic arms. It has a pneumatic system to power them. The grabber claws open and close and can lift objects. Pistons are also used to move the arms and legs.
Meet the Turtle rover: an open source land drone with a HD camera, robotic arm, and ability to take on rough terrain. Turtle runs for 4 hours continuously and has a WiFi range of 200m. Its camera is ready for livestreaming. The robot combines with your GoPro, DSLR camera, light, and other gear to let you explore tunnels and anywhere else.
In the future, robots and drones will be used to make deliveries. Right now, multiple companies are testing these technologies to perfect them for the future. The Flytrex drone delivery system is currently being tested in Iceland. A modified DJI Matrice 600 hexocopter is used to deliver food across a bay of the North Atlantic Ocean.
The DJI Spark has received a firmware update that enhances flight safety and performance. You will have to update it by September or your won’t be able to take off with the drone. In other words, this is a mandatory firmware update. Here is what the company had to say about the new firmware:
When prompted on the DJI GO 4 App, users with internet connectivity will be able to download the new firmware to update their aircraft’s and battery’s firmware. The aircraft and battery firmware updates can also be done via the DJI Assistant 2 desktop software. If the firmware of either the aircraft or the battery is not updated by September 1, Spark will not be able to take off. DJI decided on the option of a mandatory firmware update in order to maximize flight safety and product reliability which we consider as top priorities.
The update brings video/photo improvements and other fixes. More info is available here.
Pepper has been in the media a lot lately. It is a versatile robot capable of identifying emotions, interacting with people and functioning in complex environments. It connects to the Internet to keep you up to date.
In the past few months, we have covered plenty of cool snake robots for inspection and other tasks. This Flying Snake Robot consists of a drone to do more. It can monitor high altitude, narrow areas. The drone has specially designed grippers to catch the robot.
Here is a concept drone without exposed blades that takes advantage of the headwind to move. It provides a smooth, quiet flying experience. The drone has 4 bladeless propellers. The main propeller positioned in the center supports take-off and landing.
Meet the K1 robot: a security robot with a concealed weapon detection and radiation detection system from Knightscope. It can be used at airports, hospitals, and other sensitive environments. Users will get 360-degree day/night time livestreaming, license plate recognition, and a whole host of other convenient features.
