Robotic lightning bugs take flight
Fireflies that light up dusky backyards on warm summer evenings use their luminescence for communication—to attract a mate, ward off predators or lure prey.
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Stanford engineers build bird bots that can perch and grab objects
Inspired by how birds land and perch on branches, a team of engineers at Stanford University has built robotic graspers that can fit on drones, enabling them to catch objects and grip various surfaces.
Dec 05, 2021
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A framework for adaptive task allocation during multi-robot missions
In recent years, robots have become increasingly sophisticated, hence they are now able to complete a wide variety of tasks. While some robots are designed to work individually, for instance providing basic assistance in ...
Mar 25, 2020 feature
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An online method to allocate tasks to robots on a team during natural disaster scenarios
Teams of robots could help users to complete numerous tasks more rapidly and efficiently, as well as keeping human agents out of harm's way during hazardous operations. In recent years, some studies have particularly explored ...
Oct 19, 2021 feature
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Practical tool for helicopter pilots takes off after three-year study
A new system designed to recognize the non-technical skills required by the helicopter pilots flying search and rescue missions and those who fly workers to offshore installations, has been developed by the University of ...
Aug 20, 2020
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Underwater robots to autonomously dock mid-mission to recharge and transfer data
Robots can be amazing tools for search-and-rescue missions and environmental studies, but eventually they must return to a base to recharge their batteries and upload their data. That can be a challenge if your robot is an ...
Oct 06, 2020
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You can't squash this roach-inspired robot
If the sight of a skittering bug makes you squirm, you may want to look away—a new insect-sized robot created by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, can scurry across the floor at nearly the speed of ...
Jul 31, 2019
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Aerial robot that can morph in flight
French researchers have drawn inspiration from birds to design an aerial robot capable of altering its profile during flight. To reduce its wingspan and navigate through tight spaces, it can reorient its arms, which are equipped ...
Jun 01, 2018
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US drone-maker aims to protect people there and in Ukraine
Blake Resnick was a 17-year-old growing up in Las Vegas when a gunman firing from a Strip hotel window killed 60 people at an outdoor concert.
Jun 08, 2022
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What's the secret to making sure AI doesn't steal your job? Work with it, not against it
Whether it's athletes on a sporting field or celebrities in the jungle, nothing holds our attention like the drama of vying for a single prize. And when it comes to the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), some of the ...
Nov 30, 2021
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