Here is a handy robot that cleans your windows, so you don’t have to. The Ecovacs WINBOT W830 robot has a smart suction fan to clean framed and unframed glass of any thickness and horizontal surfaces. It relies on Pathfinder navigation to get the job done fast. The robot is easy to use and offers with automatic “n” or “Z” cleaning paths.
Robots are going to do many things for us in the future. They are getting smarter every year. This video shows a YuMi robot making paper airplanes. This is a collaborative, dual-arm robot with flexible hands and an advanced control system to facilitate human – robot collaboration.
Meet the PLEN2: a 3D printable kit with control boards, servo motors, and other parts you need to build your own robot. In fact, you can customize your robot if you have a 3D printer. Here are the specs:
You can control this robot using a smartphone. It also supports body movements, facial expressions, and brainwave headsets. The product was funded on Kickstarter.
Meet the BeeWi Bluetooth Athlete: a mini robot that you can control from your smartphone to race, play football, or sumo. You can move these tiny robots in all directions at a variable speed. The device has a range of 30 feet. It works with iOS, Android, and Windows robots.
We have seen a bunch of awesome drones in the past. DJI drones are very popular but they are not cheap. The DJI Phantom 3 Standard is a more affordable solution. It lets you capture 2.7K video and 12MP photos. You can use the companion app to get a live stream from your drone from up to .5 mile away. With GPS assisted flight, you can focus more on recording great videos.
Meet the KAIRO 3 robot: a snake-like robot designed for inspection and maintenance tasks. It is designed for use in areas which are dangerous to access for humans. KAIRO 3 can search for explosives, perform search and rescue missions, and do a whole lot more. It has a modular construction.
Controlling robots from a distance to perform complex operations is not without its challenges. The Cutaneous Haptic Feedback system is designed to enhance the performance of robotic teleoperation systems. Here is how the researchers put it to the test:
You don’t need a large drone to have a fun flight. Take the AERIUS for instance. It is one of the smallest quadcopters around measuring 3cm x 3cm x 2cm. It has a ultra-compact controller and provides you with up to 7 minutes of flight time per charge. You get a 6-axis stabilization system and 2 speeds. The quadcopter has built-in lights for night flight. There is also a trick mode for cool flips and rolls.
Meet the ATLAS ERIDA: an attractive drone for aerial cinematography. The ERIDA drone is fully automatic and has an aerodynamic shape. It is made of carbon fiber, so it is lightweight and strong. You can interact with it from your iOS or Android device.
