Robot dogs learn badminton with advanced AI control
We’ve seen robot dogs run up hills with luggage, and help fight fires. Now, researchers at Switzerland’s ETH Zurich are putting these mechanical mutts through their paces on the badminton …
The four principles of Lean Robotics every manufacturer should know
When most people think about automation, they think about the robot.Of course, it’s the shiny, moving part of the equation. But here’s the truth: the robot is not where your …
AIhub coffee corner: Agentic AI
The AIhub coffee corner captures the musings of AI experts over a short conversation. This month we tackle the topic of agentic AI. Joining the conversation this time are: Sanmay …
Industrial Inspection Robots and Data Management
Inspection robots, which are one of the most common application of autonomous mobile robots, are being deployed more often every day. In the press release below from ANYbotics of Zurich, …
Robots sense touch and proximity with new ProTac tech
In order for robots to operate safely around humans, they need to see that people are approaching and they need to know when they make physical contact with those people. …
From blank floor space to a running robotic cell in 90 days
When most people think of installing a robotic cell, they imagine a process that takes half a year, maybe more. Endless design reviews, integration delays, and operator training that drags …
Interview with Haimin Hu: Game-theoretic integration of safety, interaction and learning for human-centered autonomy
In this interview series, we’re meeting some of the AAAI/SIGAI Doctoral Consortium participants to find out more about their research. In this latest interview, Haimin Hu tells us about his …
Robotic Camera Tripod | Roboticmagazine
Solo content creators often face the choice of either recording from a stationary camera or having to ask help from someone who needs to hold the camera. With this robotic …
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot amazes with septuple backflip
Boston Dynamics probably has the most show-offy robots on the planet right now, and the company’s latest video shows that its robodog, Spot, is no exception. Spoiler alert: he nails …
Automation, ROI, and the advantages of Lean Robotics
The conversation around automation often starts with cost. Factory leaders ask: “Will this investment actually pay off?” The answer is yes—but only if automation is approached in the right way. …