This is the CurveQuad: a centimeter-scale origami quadruped that uses curved creases to self-fold, unfold, walk, and steer with just one actuator. It has a rigid link under the body that rotates to pull the tendons and make transition between states happen.
The Dreame L30 Ultra is finally here. It is a 7300pa robot vacuum and AI that can adapt to different floor types. It has an auto empty base station for 75 days of hands-free cleaning. This robot has a MopExtend function, so it can extend its pads to clean in tight spaces.
Meet the OptiTrack Slimx 120: a smart motion capture camera with 12MP resolution, 300fps native frame rate, and 0.1mm 3D accuracy. It has a compact footprint, making it ideal for applications that require discreet tracking. This camera can be used as a reference video source with synchronized, calibrated 3D overlay.
This is the SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+: an Alexa enabled robot vacuum with 2500Pa suction power that maps your home and cleans for 150 minutes on battery. It has a self-empty base that can hold up to 70 days worth of dirt. It has a compact footprint, measuring 9.8 inches in diameter and 3.6 inches tall.
In the past few years, we have covered plenty of wheeled- robots that can complete tasks not possible by regular quadruped robots. Opening doors can be a challenge for them though. Researchers have now adapted the idea of Random Network Distillation to enable robots to move and manipulate simultaneously. As you can see in the below video, a wheeled legged robot can now open doors:
The THeMIS RCV Robotic Combat Vehicle was introduced a couple of years ago. It can provide support in combat zones. The THeMIS RCV with MIFIK has autonomous operation capabilities. It enables commanders to set their vehicles to conduct on & off-road missions. MIFIK relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithm to reduce the need for human intervention.
This is the Unitree 4D LiDAR L1 from Unitree Robotics: it is a bionic omnidirectional LiDAR scanner with ultra-wide-angle scanning capability (360 x 90-degrees). It has an effective frequency of 21600 points / s. The L1 can obtain 3D structural information of your entire house quickly.
This is the LG CLOi CarryBot: a logistics robot designed to increase operational efficiency in warehouses. It relies on a 3D camera and LiDAR sensor for safe operation. These robots feature autonomous driving. The below video from RobotLAB shows this robot in action:
In the past few years, we have covered a whole host of robots that carry and deliver items at restaurants and offices. The GaRo is an autonomous mobile robot for data centers. It can carry servers and other heavy assets. It has max load capacity of up to 400kg.
This robot can reach speeds up to 2m/s. It comes with predictable navigation tech to auto adjust speed and motion and operate safely around humans.
Here is another robot that teaches you Python and graphical programming. The UGOT Robotic Kit has a modular design and comes with everything you need to build 7 robots. It has motion tracking, posture recognition, and visual tag recognition. It combines with your phone to unlock the FPV mode.
