A Giant Humanoid Robot is developed by Japan’s Gundam Factory Yokohama. It stands just over 18 metres tall and weighs 25 tonnes. This Life-sized Robot is modelled on one of the robots…
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Robot takes contact-free measurements of patients’ vital signs
Researchers hope to reduce the risk to healthcare workers posed by Covid-19 by using robots to remotely measure patients’ vital signs. During the current coronavirus pandemic, one of the riskiest parts of…
Biomorphic batteries could provide 72x more energy for robots
Like biological fat reserves store energy in animals, a new rechargeable zinc battery integrates into the structure of a robot to provide much more energy, a team led by the University of…
MIT’s Soft Robotic Grippers handle Cables with unprecedented dexterity
For humans, it can be challenging to manipulate thin flexible objects like ropes, wires, or cables. But if these problems are hard for humans, they are nearly impossible for robots. As a…
Transparent, reflective objects now within grasp of robots
Kitchen robots are a popular vision of the future, but if a robot of today tries to grasp a kitchen staple such as a clear measuring cup or a shiny knife, it…