Reference coordinate frames of the UAV system. Credit: Yanjie Chen, Yangning Wu, Limin Lan, Hang Zhong, Zhiqiang Miao, Hui Zhang, Yaonan Wang A study published in Engineering introduces a novel…
Tag: Robotics
An open-source and Python-based platform for the 2D simulation of Robocup soccer
Screenshot of a soccer simulation 2D League in Python base. Credit: Zare et al. RoboCup is an international annual event designed to showcase advances in the fields of robotics and…
An origami-inspired universally deformable module for robotics applications
Credit: Chao Zhang Modular robots—robotic systems that can adapt their body configuration to change locomotion style or move on different terrains—can be highly advantageous for tackling missions in diverse environments.…
Robotic sea turtle mimics uniquely adaptable gait
Turtle-robot making its way across varied terrain on campus. Credit: University of Notre Dame Sea turtles can glide majestically through ocean waters and maneuver like armored vehicles over rocks and…
Robots cause company profits to fall—at least at first
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Researchers have found that robots can have a ‘U-shaped’ effect on profits: causing profit margins to fall at first, before eventually rising again. The researchers, from…
A sweaty robot may help humans understand impact of soaring heat
Pores that bead sweat like humans are displayed on ANDI, an Advanced Newton Dynamic Instrument, as researchers prepare to learn more about the effect of heat exposure on the human…
Teaching robots to teach other robots
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new USC study finds that by sharing knowledge with each other at the same time, AI agents can quickly learn a wider range of tasks,…
A revolutionary, nature-inspired soft embracing robotic gripper
ROSE can pick up a wide variety of objects with ease. The top-left image shows it grasping a coffee can, whereas the bottom images show it successfully picking up a…
Global metric developed for the design of dexterous robots
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A collaborative project by researchers from Kings College London (KCL), University College London (UCL) and Moorfields Eye Hospital has defined the design and application of robots…
