Robots are going to play big roles in search and rescue missions in the future. They can certainly perform tasks dangerous to firefighters and other professionals. This video shows a disaster response robot climbing a structure.
Gymnast Robots are nothing new. We have covered them performing simple and complex routines in the past. This robot from hinamitetu can work the rings. It can lift its body, spin, and perform on the rings like a pro.
In the future, workers will wear robotic exoskeletons to lift heavy items and get work done with less stress on their body. Hyundai’s Exoskeleton gives the wearer extra strength. Users will be able to lift objects hundreds of kg in weight.
Meet the B2 Bat Bot: a flying machine with 6 DOF IMU sensor package, five DC motors, carbon-fiber frame, 3D printed parts, and silicone based membrane wings that weighs only 92 grams. By replicating bat flight patterns, the robot can offer a longer battery life than regular quadcopters.
Meet the REEM-C Humanoid Robot: a research tool for studying human-robot interactions. The robot measures 1.65m tall, weighing 80kg. It is flexible, modular, and open, so you can access sensors and actuators. REEM-C understands English and can speak 9 languages out of the box.
Here is a hybrid hydrostatic transmission and haptic telepresence robot that can handle delicate objects. According to Disney Research, the humanoid robot has two 4 DOF arms connected via the hydrostatic transmission to an identical master. It also has stereo cameras that stream live video to the operator’s head-mounted display. The operator feels interaction forces between the robot and its environment.
Here is an ingestible origami robot that can unfold from a swallowed capsule to deliver medicine, patch wounds, or remove foreign objects. It is steered by external magnetic fields and can crawl across the stomach wall to remove a button battery.
Here is a robot controller that allows your robotic arms to mimic your movements. It is intuitive to use and offers torso tilt, continuous wrist roll, and gripper control. You can perform a variety of complex tasks with it.
What’s better than a railgun? Maybe a custom-made railgun robot with a scope for mobility and accuracy. This particular railgun tank (35,000 Joules) by Ziggy Zee was built using a RoboteX robot.
Meet the Flyability Elios: a collision-tolerant drone with a HD and thermal camera for inspection jobs. It provides a live video feed to allow the operator to see what the drone sees. The drone can be used to capture images from confined spaces without any risk to workers.
