Rough terrain? No problem for beaver-inspired autonomous robot
Autonomous robots excel in factories and other manmade spaces, but they struggle with the randomness of nature.
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New robot rolls with the rules of pedestrian conduct
Just as drivers observe the rules of the road, most pedestrians follow certain social codes when navigating a hallway or a crowded thoroughfare: Keep to the right, pass on the left, maintain a respectable berth, and be ready ...
Aug 30, 2017
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Technique could protect robot teams' communication networks from malicious hackers
Distributed planning, communication, and control algorithms for autonomous robots make up a major area of research in computer science. But in the literature on multirobot systems, security has gotten relatively short shrift.
Mar 17, 2017
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Language learning robot could advance autonomous vehicles, help emergency responders in the future
A Purdue University researcher and his team are developing technology to give robots the ability to learn language.
Mar 1, 2017
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Playing with little robots that act smart around obstacle courses
(Tech Xplore)—A lot has been said about home robots giving assistance and companionship to children, the homebound and the elderly. Machines designed with expressive eyes and head gestures are of special interest and admiration. ...
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Training underwater robots to find charging stations on the seabed
NTNU's largest laboratory—the Trondheim fjord—is something of an El Dorado for researchers developing underwater robots. A charging station has been installed on the seabed, and to ensure the robots can find the shortest ...
Oct 31, 2023
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New algorithm helps robots avoid collisions
A new approach to autonomous robot navigation is reported in the International Journal of Computational Science and Engineering, which could help avoid collisions and accidents in a variety of future applications in various ...
Jul 14, 2023
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Video: Diving robot for dangerous operations
Divers are often put at considerable risk when searching for people or objects underwater. The ETH spin-off Tethys has developed an underwater robot that can be used in situations that are too dangerous for human divers.
May 31, 2023
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Autonomous buses: It's all about when, not how, they sound
The town of Linköping, Sweden, has a small fleet of autonomous electric buses that carry riders along a predetermined route. The bright vehicles, emblazoned with the tagline, "Ride the Future," have one main problem: Pedestrians ...
Apr 17, 2023
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Nimble autonomous robots help researchers explore the ocean, no ship required
The ocean covers more than 70% of the planet's surface and its expansive depths represent the largest living space on Earth. To understand the massive marine environment, scientists need research tools that can travel far ...
Feb 10, 2023
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