Robotics News

Nine Eagles to Launch MOLA-UFO Selfie Drone at CES 2017

Nine Eagles, an emerging high technologies company that focuses on aerial vehicles developing and manufacturing, will launch its latest product, a selfie drone named MOLA-UFO, at the upcoming CES 2017 in Las Vegas, US.

Vobot Inc., a startup that specializes on AI and acoustic area, announces it will release its latest AI smart home product Vobot Clock that integrates with Amazon Alexa Voice Services (AVS) at CES 2017.

Researchers Propose Implementation of Hardware-Based Modeling System for Multi-Robot Tasks

Technological revolution means robots no longer are the song of the future. The Governor of the Bank of England predicts today that up to half of British workforce face redundancy in the imminent ‘second machine age’.

ECOVACS Robotics to Exhibit First Multifunctional Home Management Robot at CES 2017

ECOVACS Robotics, the premier developer and manufacturer of robotic home appliances, has once again cemented itself as a market leader in the ever-evolving world of Smart Home Technology with the UNIBOT – the first multifunctional home management robot, set for display at CES 2017.

Samsung Unveils New Robotic Vacuum Cleaner at CES 2017

Samsung Electronics today announces the latest in its innovative and popular line of POWERbot vacuum cleaners, the VR7000.

DIAGNOS Artificial Intelligence Tool to Generate Mining Targets on Monarques’ Croinor Gold Property

DIAGNOS Inc. ("DIAGNOS" or the "Corporation"), a leader in applying Artificial Intelligence in data mining technical services, announces today the signing of an agreement for the use of CARDS (Computer Aided Resource Detection Software) to generate mining targets on the Croinor Gold property owned by Monarques Gold Corporation ("Monarques").

Researchers Successfully Demonstrate First-Ever Basic Operation of Spintronics-Based Artificial Intelligence

Researchers at Tohoku University have, for the first time, successfully demonstrated the basic operation of spintronics-based artificial intelligence.

New Genetic Algorithm-Based Technology Coordinates UAVs in Team Missions

An algorithm to mobilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in team missions has been formulated by a West Virginia University mathematics researcher. A team of UAVs are now able to fly autonomously to fulfill complex coordinated missions using the new technology.

Heriot-Watt’s Year of Robotics Aims to Develop Interest in Robotics and AI Among Children

Edinburgh’s primary pupils have been invited to design a mascot to help commemorate the launch of Year of Robotics in 2017 at Heriot-Watt University.

Soft Actuator Makes it Easier to Design Robots That Mimic Biological Movements

Building a soft robot with the capacity to move organically - to twist like a wrist or bend like a finger - has always been a trial and error process.

A Bio-Inspired Drone That Mimics Birds in Flight

A bio-inspired drone has been built with feathers to enhance its precision during flight. The device can spread or fold its wings while flying, making it more resistant in high winds and easier to maneuver.

Breakthrough Technology Paves Way for Mind-Controlled Toys

The next generation of toys could be controlled by the power of the mind, thanks to research by the University of Warwick.

New Study Develops Brain-Controlled Robotic Arm

In a major breakthrough, researchers from the University of Minnesota have developed a robotic arm that can be controlled using the mind. This breakthrough has immense potential to help millions of paralyzed people or those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases.

USDA Grant to Help University of California Researchers Refine Collaborative Robotic Technology

A nearly $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is helping University of California researchers refine collaborative robotic technology that could change the way crops are maintained worldwide, saving millions of gallons of water each year and taking precision agriculture to a whole new level.

Novel Virtual Reality Technology Could Enhance Motor Skills and Mobility of Impaired Hand

Novel training may rehabilitate impaired limbs by allowing healthy limbs to lead "by example," say TAU researchers