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Automaton Sep 20, 2019 | 20:28 pm

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If robots take our jobs, what will it mean for climate change?

Robotics News - Robot News, Robotics, Robots, Robotics Sciences Sep 20, 2019 | 14:00 pm

Nearly half of the tasks currently undertaken by humans could already be automated, even at current levels of technology. Within the next decade it is likely large sections of society will be looking for new jobs.

This 'Useless' Social Robot Wants to Succeed Where Others Failed

Automaton Sep 19, 2019 | 20:45 pm

The creators of Kiki believe they can build an emotionally engaging social home robot that is also "completely useless"

Research team unveils 'Tunabot,' first robotic fish to keep pace with a tuna

Robotics News - Robot News, Robotics, Robots, Robotics Sciences Sep 18, 2019 | 20:33 pm

Mechanical engineers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering, leading a collaboration with biologists from Harvard University, have created the first robotic fish proven to mimic the speed and movements of live yellowfin tuna.

Stochastic Robots Use Randomness to Achieve More Complex Goals

Automaton Sep 18, 2019 | 18:25 pm

Little swarm robots that can't do much on their own can use their random behavior to accomplish tasks like locomotion

Shape-shifting robot built from 'smarticles' shows new locomotion strategy

Robotics News - Robot News, Robotics, Robots, Robotics Sciences Sep 18, 2019 | 18:00 pm

Building conventional robots typically requires carefully combining components like motors, batteries, actuators, body segments, legs and wheels. Now, researchers have taken a new approach, building a robot entirely from smaller robots known as "smarticles" to unlock the principles of a potentially new locomotion technique.

Introducing the GRIFLION M8 VOLT wingspan 2.5 meters RTK+PPK sport

Everyone's Blog Posts - DIY Drones Sep 18, 2019 | 15:00 pm

Pixhawk FC university alumni discount available conditions apply!!! A drone with a wingspan of 2.5 meters using PIX Hawk FC for aerial surveying - MMC‘s’GRIFLION M8. This drone combines the advantages of multiple rotors and fixed wings: flexible take-off and landing, limited by the environment; fast flight speed, long battery life, can be equipped with high-definition cameras; with RTK+PPK system, one button At the same time of accurate take-off and landing, it meets the requirements of high-precision drawing. Hydrogen Fuel cell version also available with 800w-1800w[…]

Using Autonomous Drones for Inventory Counting in Warehouses

Everyone's Blog Posts - DIY Drones Sep 18, 2019 | 07:16 am

Cycle counting of warehouse inventory, a labor intensive but high-value business activity, can now be done aerially, automatically and intelligently. FlytWare, an autonomous drone solution for indoor operations, is designed to be deployed for pallet and case reserve counts; be it freight forwarding sites, cargo storage facilities, and warehouses — or — DCs, fulfillment centers and retail stores.Traditional warehouses are being disrupted by global e-commerce, high velocity supply chains, same-day delivery commitments, and intense cost pressures. Supply chain executives are keenly[…]

This Startup Is Building Giant Robots to Grow Our Food

Automaton Sep 17, 2019 | 16:35 pm

FarmWise is using AI and robotics to enhance farming efficiency by taking care of each plant individually

Investigating robot illusions and simulations of reality

Robotics News - Robot News, Robotics, Robots, Robotics Sciences Sep 17, 2019 | 13:30 pm

To evaluate the performance of robotics algorithms and controllers, researchers typically use software simulations or real physical robots. While these may appear as two distinct evaluation strategies, there is a whole other range of possibilities that combine elements of both.