GRANDVILLE, Mich. — Grandville schools have been planning their new robotics facility for the past eight years, with construction actually beginning three years ago. In August, they will open the doors to their new 60,000 square foot robotics competition center near the middle school. ‘Other schools need to do this’: Grandville’s 60K sq. ft. robotics…
In a groundbreaking development, a team of engineers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) has designed a robotic hand that can rotate objects using touch alone, without the need for visual input. This innovative approach was inspired by the effortless way humans handle objects without necessarily needing to see them. A Touch-Sensitive Approach…
(Image by ThankYouFantasyPictures from Pixabay ) We are often told that automation, AI, robotics, and other Industry 4.0 technologies will take over boring, repetitive, low-value tasks, freeing up skilled experts to do what they are best at. Yet there have been countless examples in recent months of technology doing the exact opposite: taking over creative…
Kilroy Robotics has been a part of the FIRST robotics community for 24 years. It has been involved with three of the four levels of competition, hosting tournaments for FIRST LEGO League (9–14), fielding two FIRST Tech Challenge teams (13–18) and competing at the high school level, FIRST Robotics Competition. The program is open to…
(video caption: Russ Tedrake likes to present an eye-opener looking into what’s possible now with robotics, and what is likely to be possible in the near future, as we see AI robots vault into our lives. “This is a great time to be a roboticist,” he says, leading off with some words about how robots…
Listen to this article Boston Dynamics’ Spot quadruped reading an MFE gauge. | Source: Boston Dynamics ASTM International‘s Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems committee has proposed a new test method for disturbance rejection tested of legged robotics. ASTM WK86916 will target testing methods, terminologies, specifications, scope, and other discussions centered around the disturbance rejection testing…
Reliable Robotics’ autonomous flight system enables continuous autopilot engagement through all phases of aircraft operation. Photo courtesy of Reliable Robotics. MOUNTAIN VIEW, California—Reliable Robotics, which develops safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, announced its certification plan was formally accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration. The Reliable autonomous flight system enables continuous autopilot engagement through all phases of…
Autonomous aircraft firm Reliable Robotics’ autonomous flight certification plan has been formally accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Reliable autonomous flight system enables continuous autopilot engagement through all phases of aircraft operation including taxi, take-off and landing. “Reliable is the only company that has reached this critical point, positioning them as the clear front-runner…
