New Law of Physics Helps Humans and Robots Grasp the Friction of Touch
Although robotic devices are used in everything from assembly lines to medicine, engineers have a hard time accounting for the friction that occurs when those robots grip objects—particularly in wet environments. Researchers have now discovered a new law of physics...DNA-Inspired ‘Supercoiling’ Fibres Could Make Powerful Artificial Muscles For Robots
The double helix of DNA is one of the most iconic symbols in science. By imitating the structure of this complex genetic molecule we have found a way to make artificial muscle fibres far more powerful than those found in nature, with potential applications...Kroger Partner Ocado Offering Robotic Grocery Delivery with AV Investment
High-tech supermarket and logistics group Ocado is pushing toward a future where, from warehouse to doorstep, groceries will be handled by robots. The British group, a grocery delivery rival to online retail giant Amazon in the U.K. and joined with grocer Kroger in...No Human Can Match This High-Speed Box-Unloading Robot Named After a Pickle
A company called Pickle Robots is announcing Dill, a robot that can unload boxes from the back of a trailer at places like ecommerce fulfillment warehouses at very high speeds. With a peak box unloading rate of 1800 boxes per hour and a payload of up to 25 kg, Dill...Nuro’s Self-driving Robot Will Deliver Domino’s Pizza
Domino’s Pizza will start delivering pizzas via Nuro driverless cars in Houston this week as part of a pilot program, the company announced Monday. The company says “select customers” in Houston who make a prepaid delivery order from its store in the Woodland Heights...
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