Streamlined “submersible quadcopter” is an underwater inspector gadget

The Chasing X brings a new form factor to mini ROVs, looking a bit like a submersible quadcopter. It’s designed mainly for the underwater inspection of things like ship hulls, bridge pilings and aquaculture operations, although it can also grab stuff i… Continue reading Streamlined “submersible quadcopter” is an underwater inspector gadget

Video: Robot climbs offshore wind turbines and paints while underwater

An experimental new undersea robot shows great promise for use in the upkeep of offshore renewable energy platforms. Because it has the ability to climb vertical underwater surfaces – and paint them – it’s known as the Crawfish.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Video: Robot climbs offshore wind turbines and paints while underwater

Lawny Five Keeps Lawn Mowed, Snow Plowed

Although there’s been considerable excitement over the past half century of a Jetsons-like robotic future, outside of a few niche uses of our day-to-day lives there hasn’t been much in …read more Continue reading Lawny Five Keeps Lawn Mowed, Snow Plowed

Remote-control rental cars: Not as driverless as they look

A number of companies are now running remote-control rental car services, in which “teledrivers” guide an empty car out to you by remote control, and then you drive it around yourself. It’s a weird halfway step towards fully autonomous robotaxis.Contin… Continue reading Remote-control rental cars: Not as driverless as they look

Clot-busting “millirobots” corkscrew their way through blood vessels

While some blood clots can be removed via a flexible tool that’s inserted into the affected vein or artery, others are much more difficult to reach. Those other clots could one day be treated using remote-control “millirobots” that auger their way thro… Continue reading Clot-busting “millirobots” corkscrew their way through blood vessels