Tag: Robotics
Robots Help Unlock the Mystery of Human Sense of Self
Summary: A new study explores how robots can model and test aspects of the human sense of self, offering new insights into this complex phenomenon. Robots can simulate processes like…
Washbasin-cleaning robot can imitate human motions and adapt its knowledge flexibly to different situations
Helper in the bathroom: a robot arm at TU Wien. Credit: TU Wien Robots are supposed to do boring or unpleasant jobs for us. However, tedious tasks such as cleaning…
Aquatic robot’s self-learning optimization enhances underwater object manipulation skills
The team’s accessible hardware platform (2000 USD) consists of 2 cameras and a parallel jaw gripper for research and development of underwater visuomotor policy learning. Credit: Liu et al. In…
Drone with its own ‘nervous system’ trialed by scientists
Nervous system visible in drone. Credit: University of Southampton Scientists are testing a drone fitted with its own “nervous system” which they claim can keep it operating in the sky…
Can you feel sorry for a robot? Research indicates you can
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A pitiful sound from tinny speakers, sad virtual eyes, trembling robot arms: It doesn’t take much to feel sorry for a robot. This is the conclusion…
Robots learn to perceive objects using acoustic vibrations
Credit: Duke University Imagine sitting in a dark movie theater wondering just how much soda is left in your oversized cup. Rather than prying off the cap and looking, you…
Combining next-token prediction and video diffusion in computer vision and robotics
Credit: Massachusetts Institute of Technology In the current AI zeitgeist, sequence models have skyrocketed in popularity for their ability to analyze data and predict what to do next. For instance,…
Low-cost touch sensor shows promise for large-scale robotics applications
Credit: Bhirangi et al. The development of affordable and highly performing sensors can have crucial implications for robotics research, as it could improve perception to help boost robot manipulation and…
