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InterbotiX Bluetooth for Hexapod MK-III Robots

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We had the chance to cover the Hexapod MK-III robot a while ago. If you have one of these robots, you may want to add Bluetooth support to it. The InterbotiX Bluetooth upgrade kit has you covered. You will be able to control your robot using the BT Commander app on your Android device. You get a Bluetooth module, cable, mounting plate, and everything you need to get started.

Drone That Flies and Swims

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We have seen a bunch of interesting waterproof drones in the past. Rutgers University is working on a drone that can fly and swim reliably. It can be used for search & rescue, monitor oil spills, and even defuse underwater mine threats. The below video shows how this drone performs:

HEXBUG VEX IQ Robotics Kit

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Here is another educational kit that lets you build and program robots. The HEXBUG VEX IQ Robotics Kit comes with over 750 pieces, motors, sensors, and everything you need to get started. Instructions are also included. The VEX IQ robot can be programmed using Modkit for VEX or ROBOTC.  

ONAGOfly: Smart Palm-sized Drone with GPS

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Meet ONAGOfly: a mini drone that automatically follows you and records video. It has a 15 MP camera to record 1080p video. The drone is smart enough to avoid obstacles. It offers instant take-off / landing and can be controlled with its app. Want to watch all the action? You can do so on your phone. The battery lasts up to 15 minutes.

LattePanda: Single Board Windows 10 Computer for Robots

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Meet LattePanda: a single board full Windows 10 computer with a quad-core 1.8 GHz processor, up to 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of storage. The board also has WiFi, Bluetooth, USB 3.0, and an onboard Arduino processor.  LattePanda can be used for IoT projects, robots, home automation, and other projects.

Robots Assembling Tablets

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Many of us use tablets and smartphones to get things done these days. You are not going to need people to assemble these devices. As this video by the Japan Times shows, robotic systems can be used to assemble tablet and other handheld computers:

LaserPipe: In-bore Laser Welding Using Snake-arm Robots

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Robots are going to take on difficult tasks for us in the future. Plenty of businesses are already using robots to operate efficiently. LaserPipe explores the idea of using a snake-arm robot and high-powered lasers for in-bore pipe welding. Such a robotic system works in confined spaces and hazardous situations.

Bookworm Interactive Robot Holds Your Books

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Here is a fun robot that holds your books, so you don’t have to. Bookworm keeps your book open and follows you as you move around. The below video from Interactive Architecture Lab shows how this robot performs:

SPENCER Robot Guiding Travelers

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Robots will serve as your guides in the future. There are already robots that can make life easier for your customers. This video shows a SPENCER robot guiding a group of travelers to drop them off at a predefined destination. Such a robot can be used at airports to pick up passengers with short connection times at their gate and guide them over up to 800 meters.

Fanuc Robotic Arm Lifting a Car

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Here is a robotic arm capable of lifting cars and randomly positioned objects. Fanuc is using a deep learning technology to enable these machines to learn new skills independently. As Bloomberg reports, these smart robots can improve upon their past performance over time.

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