Dual-armed robot lends a helping hand in Amazon reforestation effort

Often referred to as the lungs of the planet, the Amazon rainforest is in trouble – with around a third reported as already gone or degraded. A pocket of resistance in Peru has now been joined by a dual-armed robotic gardener to help with reforestation… Continue reading Dual-armed robot lends a helping hand in Amazon reforestation effort

AI and humans collaborate on first ChatGPT-designed robot

Is there anything ChatGPT can’t do? Yes, of course, but the list appears to be getting smaller and smaller. Now, researchers have used the large language model to help them design and construct a tomato-picking robot.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics,… Continue reading AI and humans collaborate on first ChatGPT-designed robot

This AI chef has learned to make you a salad, but do you want it to?

It’s no secret that we’re not all equal when it comes to skills in – or the inclination to spend time in – the kitchen. It’s one of the key drivers behind the push to use new AI developments to shape the future of the home and commercial kitchen. (That… Continue reading This AI chef has learned to make you a salad, but do you want it to?

Flexible robot centipede takes cues from nature, navigates via instability

Once again, technology has been inspired by nature. After examining how centipedes traverse rough terrain, researchers created a multi-legged robot that mimics their curved, side-to-side movement, providing greater stability and maneuverability.Continu… Continue reading Flexible robot centipede takes cues from nature, navigates via instability