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igus Introduces Prototype of Low-Cost Humanoid Robot at Hannover Messe 2022

Man, machine, or both? Humanoid robots are no longer just science fiction. They are reality. igus® has been researching humanoid robotics for some time now and presented a prototype of its motion plastics bot at Hannover Messe 2022. The igus motion plastics bot is a humanoid robot that combines the advantages of high-performance plastics and Low Cost Automation.

22 Jun 2022

New Insights Into Motion Planning Techniques May Assist Robots to Perform Task

Robots, like humans, are unable to see through barriers. Robots require assistance from time to time to go where they need to go.

16 Jun 2022

Scientists Identify Key to Improve Robot Dexterity and Prosthetic Hand Performance

Machines can defeat the finest chess player in the world, but robots cannot manage a chess piece like a baby. Artificial grippers lack the precise tactile sense of the human fingertip, which is utilized to guide our hands as humans pick up and handle items, which contributes to their lack of dexterity.

7 Apr 2022

New Sensor that Mimics Automatic Human Reaction to Heat Could Pave the Way for 'Soft Robots of the Future'

A new robotic sensor that mimics the automatic human reaction to heat is being hailed as a world first.

16 Feb 2022

Automating Blood Pressure Monitoring with Leech-Inspired Origami (LIO) Sensors

Canadian researchers have developed a dry electrode inspired by origami and leeches that fits neatly into the fingers of a humanoid-sensing robot while monitoring blood pressure in patients.

15 Feb 2022

Cutting-Edge “Beomni” Humanoid Robot to be Showcased at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show

Beyond Imagination, in conjunction with Zero Gravity Corporation (ZERO-G), will be showcasing its cutting-edge "Beomni" humanoid robot at the January 2022 Consumer Electronics Show. This will be the first time the robot has been shown to the general public.

4 Jan 2022

Using Gecko-Adhesive to Make Multi-Fingered Robotic Hand Dexterous and Strong

Robotic hands have many uses and can find application in multiple industries and scenarios, including manufacturing, surgery, bomb disposal and even nuclear decommissioning. However, developing a robotic hand with human-...

16 Dec 2021

Engineered Arts’ Ameca Humanoid Robot to Take Center Stage at CES 2022

Engineered Arts, a UK company that creates the most memorable interactive character experiences, today announced its latest humanoid robot named Ameca (pron. Am-ek-uh).

6 Dec 2021

Research Reveals Delay in Human Brain Process While Gazing at a Robot

Gaze is considered a deeply powerful and significant signal during human-human communication and interaction. This communicates the intentions and informs about others’ decisions.

2 Sep 2021

Study Compares Simulation and Reality to Learn Robot Swarm Behavior

Neuro-evolutionary robotics is considered to be an impressive method to achieve the collective behaviors of swarms of robots. Several studies have investigated this area and various methods and concepts have been suggested but there have been very few empirical evaluations and comparative analyses.

19 Jul 2021