Tomotaka Takahashi, CEO of Robo Garage, is developing a pocket-sized robot that can move, express emotions, and socialize with you. He thinks it could replace your smartphone.
6 Most Unique Drones You Must Fly
A roundup of out-of-the-box drones that all drone enthusiasts will want to get their hands on.
Hansen Medical gets $35M; Clearpath Robotics $11.2M
Two robotics-related companies just got funding. Hansen Medical sold 53,846 shares to get $35M; Clearpath Robotics got $11.2M for an unusual reason. Hansen Medical, a Silicon Valley robotic medical device company, got $35 million – at today’s price -Â in a post IPO equity transaction where Hansen sold shares of newly issued convertible preferred stock and…
8 Award-Winning Drone Films
Watch the eight winning drone films from the inaugural New York City Drone Film Festival.
FAA exemption permits drones for oil and gas inspections
Sky-Futures, a UK-based company offering drone inspection services to the global oil and gas industry, through their Houston office, was awarded an FAA exemption allowing their drones to fly in US air space. The exemption allows Sky-Futures to perform infrastructure inspections of oil and gas facilities on and off shore. The drones collect HD video,…
How To Fix Stupid in Motion Control
Ron White has famously said “You Can’t Fix Stupid”. And he’s right, of course. We all do stuff that’s a little crazy and generally, we live long enough experience our own stupidity, and hopefully correct it and go on to do much better things. The motion control industry has demonstrated “doing stupid” at a variety […]
Breathtaking Drone Footage of World’s Largest Cave
Travel photographer Ryan Deboodt uses DJI Phantom 2 drone to capture breathtaking aerial views of Hang Son Doong in Vietnam, the world’s largest known cave.
Tony Stark Delivers Working Iron Man Robot Arm to 7-Year-Old Boy
Seven-year-old Alex, a huge Iron Man fan, was born with a partially developed right arm. Well, his favorite superhero showed up to give him a working Iron Man bionic limb.
Why are JIBO, Pepper, Siri, Google Now and Cortana so important?
There’s a race going on to see which AI solution providing personal assistance is welcomed by businesses, end users and consumers, and whether it be physical or virtual. Imagine an assistant that knows your schedule, contacts, interests and location and can communicate with you to help you stay informed, connected and on top of your game.…
Will this Robot Survive Being Pummeled by Dodgeballs?
How did the ATRIAS robot fare against the dodgeballs? Watch the video to find out.
Things look up for nLink’s Mobile Building Robot
The Mobile Building Robot from nLink in Norway can take on the task of drilling holes into concrete ceilings, freeing construction workers to do easier and more interesting jobs.
6 things small manufacturers need to know about Cartesian robots
1. They handle heavier loads—A 20 kg payload is no problem for a Cartesian robot, which makes money savings possible by downsizing mechanics, using smaller components and less complex controls. 2. They fit tough orientations—A Cartesian robot is able to achieve the required precision when space is tight. 3. They widen travel range—Cartesian robots work […]
Is This the World’s Smallest Drone?
The Seresroad Cheerson CX-10 mini quadcopter weighs in at just 0.42 oz and is 1.57 x 1.57 x 0.67 inch. Fly it outside at your own risk.
HuMan in the Machine
What is it that is so special about the act of creation? Mankind has the special gift to be able to create tools, and especially in the mechatronics world, machines. We create art, literature, architecture, sculpture, all sorts of things. In the machine age, and especially as we enter the intelligent machine age, we need […]
Watch This Robot Dance Like Michael Jackson
Who’s a better dancer: Michael Jackson or this robot that dances like the King of Pop?
Watch the History of Robots in 10 Minutes
Why don’t we have robots taking care of our every need by now? A little history of the field of robotics might help you understand how hard it is to get machines to perform tasks, and far we’ve come in just a few decades.
China: Industrial automation grows despite slowing economy
Not only is China a major market for robots; it’s also fertile ground for brave investors and partnerships.
Crocs Drone Delivery Fails Miserably in Tokyo
In a PR stunt to promote its new Norlin shoe line, Crocs attempted to use drones to deliver shoes in a pop-up store in Tokyo. However, the drones failed more often than not, even crashing into the crowd.
Selfies are so 2014. App Creates Creepy 3D Printed Selfies
The app captures depth information in real-time using regular cameras. It takes multiple 3D images and uses cloud-based reconstruction technology to render a high-resolution 3D model of your face.
This Nano Drone Could Save You from a Heart Attack
Researchers have developed nanometer-sized drones that deliver drugs to heal and stabilize fat deposits in arteries that could prevent heart attacks caused by atherosclerosis.
End Effectors and Industrial Grippers: The Quiet Revolution
Industrial grippers have made headlines recently, mostly thanks to breathtaking new prosthetics, smarter material-handling machines and fairly brisk robotic innovation. However, traditional pneumatic grippers still dominate industrial-assembly and robotic applications. That’s because pneumatic grippers are reliable, come in myriad sizes and grip quickly. They’re also cost effective and simple to control, according to Peter Farkas, […]
Watch a Drone’s-Eye View of Boston’s Brutal Winter
A DJI Phantom 2 drone captures an aerial view of Boston, which is closing in on its all-time snowfall record of 107.6 inches.