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Drone-Mounted Probe Collects DNA From Treetops, Sparing Us the Effort
By :Janani R, Collecting genetic material from treetops in tropical rainforests is a nearly impossible task to carry out safely by hand. To address...
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Magnetic Mini-Robots Navigate 3D Networks to Target Multiple Disease Sites Simultaneously
By : Hana M, Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) in Stuttgart, Germany, have unveiled a groundbreaking approach...
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Robots Learn to Clean by Watching Humans: TU Wien’s Award-Winning Innovation
By : Hana M, Robots are designed to handle boring or unpleasant tasks, yet automating some chores, like cleaning a bathroom, is still highly...
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The "World's First Multi-Modal Biped Robot" Could Be Yours Soon
By : Janani R, Ever dreamed of owning your own AT-ST walker from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi? The newly revealed Tron 1 biped robot is the next best...
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A Crop-Spraying Robot Is Engineered to Lower Emissions and Minimize Herbicide Use
By : Janani R, Spraying orchards and vineyards is far from eco-friendly, as tractors release exhaust while covering crops with herbicides...
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Pangolin-Inspired Robot Deposits Tree Seeds into Holes It Digs
By : Janani R, Since foraging pangolins already dig in the dirt, why not have them plant trees too? Training them would be difficult, so California high...
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Ambitious Robot Learns to Clean a Bathroom Sink by Observing
By : Janani R, From washing urinals to tidying beaches, we can already envision a future where robots help keep our world cleaner. Now, a robotic...
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Versatile Quadruped Robot Climbs Ladders Faster Than Ever
By : Janani R, The ANYmal quadruped robot not only walks on four legs but can also roll on four wheels, stand upright, throw boxes, and navigate...
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Robot Masters Surgical Tasks Simply by Watching Videos
By : Janani R, While humans require years of rigorous study and precision to perform surgery, robots may learn the skill more easily with today’s AI...
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Instructing A Robot on Its Boundaries to Perform Open-Ended Tasks Safely
By : Janani R, The "PRoC3S" method assists a large language model (LLM) in developing a feasible action plan by testing each step through simulation. This approach could eventually help...
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Biomimetic Robotic Bird-Plane Takes Flight with A Leap
By : Janani R, Although autonomous flying robots hold promising potential, their practicality is limited if they can't navigate uneven terrain after landing...
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Chinese Police Test Amphibious Crime-Fighting Robot Sphere
By : Janani R, Weighing 125 kg (276 lbs), this robotic ball resembles something straight out of the Batpod. It’s a self-balancing sphere capable of chasing...