Cuttlefish AUV pivots underwater to become a manipulator-armed ROV

When it comes to underwater robots, some tasks are easy to automate, while others are best handled by manual remote control. The Cuttlefish offers the best of both worlds, plus it cleverly changes orientation when using its two manipulator arms.Continu… Continue reading Cuttlefish AUV pivots underwater to become a manipulator-armed ROV

Fruit-picking drones may be heading for an orchard near you

According to Israeli startup Tevel Aerobotics, there is a severe shortage of workers available to pick fruit at orchards. That’s why the company is developing an alternative, in the form of autonomous flying drones which do the job.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Fruit-picking drones may be heading for an orchard near you

Surgical robot performs world-first autonomous laparoscopic procedure

The new-and-improved STAR system performs an intestinal anastomosis on a pig

While robotic laparoscopic surgical systems do make certain procedures safer and less invasive, those systems are still operated by human surgeons. Now, however, a surgical robot has performed a delicate operation entirely on its own.

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Autonomous drones may be the ultimate scarecrows … for pigeons

Much as we may like pigeons, they can make quite a mess of buildings and other structures, potentially posing a health hazard. According to new research, autonomous drones may be ideal for harmlessly chasing the birds away.Continue ReadingCategory: Dro… Continue reading Autonomous drones may be the ultimate scarecrows … for pigeons

Dexter tech gives regular lawnmowers the autonomous treatment

At least partially due to labor shortages, autonomous lawnmowers are becoming increasingly popular. The Dexter robotic system offers an alternative to buying a whole new “smart” mower, as it can be added to existing mowers in order to make them autonom… Continue reading Dexter tech gives regular lawnmowers the autonomous treatment

Seasam drone autonomously follows divers and performs underwater tasks

Back in 2016, we told you about the iBubble, an underwater drone that autonomously follows and films scuba divers. Well, it now has a more capable industrial-use big brother, known as the Seasam.Continue ReadingCategory: Drones, TechnologyTags: Underwa… Continue reading Seasam drone autonomously follows divers and performs underwater tasks

Robot uses bending legs and pivoting wheels to traverse city streets

We’ve recently heard about several urban delivery robots which would move along city sidewalks on four wheels. The Mighty bot brings something new to the mix, however, with pivoting wheels that are mounted on articulated legs.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Robot uses bending legs and pivoting wheels to traverse city streets

DARPA moves to phase 2 in long-endurance Manta Ray drone program

DARPA has awarded Phase 2 contracts in its Manta Ray program, which aims to build a series of underwater drones capable of taking on long-range, long-endurance, autonomous ocean missions without any human support for charging, maintenance or logistics…. Continue reading DARPA moves to phase 2 in long-endurance Manta Ray drone program