In the past few years, we have covered plenty of soft robots and controllers here. MIRMI researchers have come up with a framework for silicone-based skin-like sensors for objects of arbitrary shapes. For instance, strain sensors were used to control a robot finger with hand movement.
This is the Black Hornet PRS: a reconnaissance drone designed to improve situational awareness for soldiers. It has low visual and sound signatures, making it ideal for covert operations. This drone weighs only 1.3kg. It has max speed of 6m/sec. It lasts up to 25 minutes.
Here is another general-purpose humanoid robot that can be programmed to take on a variety of tasks. Fourier Intelligence’s GR-1 humanoid robot was recently showcased on YouTube. It can avoid obstacles and overcome inclined spaces.The below video shows it in action:
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In the past few years, we have covered plenty of service robots here. The ROBOTIS GAEMI is also worth a look. It is an autonomous indoor robot that can deliver items in residential complexes and offices. It comes with a storage type drawer. It is smart enough to operate elevator buttons.
This robot can also use an RFID key. It features automatic docking. It has an app that customers can use to complete their order. This robot has max speed 1.2m/s.
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This is the WYBOT Osprey 700: a cordless robotic pool cleaner that saves you time with pool maintenance. It has intelligent path planning and uses advanced sensors to navigate your pool with precision while optimizing its cleaning path.
Robots are going to do many things for us in space in the future, including exploring other planets. Swiss engineers are working to make robots fit for future lunar missions. ETH Zurich engineers have come up with a team of robots that work together to map unknown terrain and identify minerals. While two of these robots are specialized, the third one is a generalist. The below video shows them in action:
This is the Shark RV2310AE Matrix Robot Vacuum: a WiFi connected robot with a self-cleaning brushless that gets rid of pet hair on the floor. It comes with powerful suction to capture dirt and debris on carpets and hard floors. This robot uses 360-degree LiDAR vision to map your home while avoiding objects in its way.
Meet the KMP 1500P: an autonomous mobile platform that helps businesses become more operationally efficient. It comes with SLAM navigation, advanced load identification, and 3D cameras. It is WiFi and 5G capable. This robot has a safety edge for safe operation. It lasts up to 8 hours on battery.
This robot has max speed of 1.8 m/s with payload capacity of 1.5t. It can lift items up to 60mm. The KMP 1500P has IP54 rating.
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The X20 is an advanced robot dog for industrial applications. It can step over a 18cm obstacle and climb 30-degree slopes. It can carry 40kg of load. With a robotic arm, it can do even more. It can pick up items, flip the switches, open doors, a whole lot more. The below video shows it in action:
Meet the GLIMPSE Inspection Robot: a powerful robot designed for inspection in hard to reach areas. It has articulated front and rear arms that it uses for self righting and climbing obstacles. It also has a front tilting HD camera with 1080p recording capability. This robot has a wireless range of 2500 ft.
This robot has a footprint of 15.3″L x 12″W x 6.3″H. It weighs only 14.5lbs. It has a max speed of 3.6mph.
