Androids

The latest humanoid robot developed by Hitachi is able to recognize and locate objects in a room. It has a huge database of objects which it downloads from the internet and then compares the objects it sees with this database. The robot will not be commercialized anytime soon however. See link for more: http://www.china.org.cn/video/2012-02/28/content_24749235.htm Read More

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Aldebaran Robotics, has released its latest version of the NAO robot — NAO Next Gen. The power of NAO Next Gen, the new fully programmable humanoid robot that has the most extensive worldwide use, is opening up new perspectives and fields of application for its users. (December 9, 2011 – Paris, France) “The inception of this new generation of NAO robots means a lot to our company. We are proud to be in a position to provide our customers with endless options, whatever their sector. With NAO Next Gen coming of age, we shall be able to make it serve organisations that care for autistic children and those losing their autonomy. I created Aldebaran Robotics […] Read More

Honda’s famous ASIMO robot, which has just celebrated its 11th birthday recently, was on display last week, with its improved capabilities.  The famous Android can now run 9 km/hour – an improvement from 6 km / hour, it can pour drinks with a bottle and a glass that is arbitrarily placed on a table (including opening the bottle cap) , jump on one foot, individually move fingers which allow better hand dexterity, distinguish voices of three people speaking at once and understand them, walk on bumpy surfaces with bumps up to 0.8 inch. Although Asimo has still not been used in any real world applications that would make real use […] Read More

In University of Texas, a new type of artificial muscle has been created, which is a lot more flexible and able to create much more torsion in comparison to the ones developed before. The muscles are able to produce about the same amount of torque as a regular electric motor. This means a lot of applications in commercial field, especially in robotics of course. To see some interesting stats about the material and see more, please visit here.   Read More

The robot below is made by Roger Seeberger, Switzerland. He is looking for partners to improve his robot prototype.  Below you can find his robot’s specs and other information. Thanks Roger… Robot Name:   SB-01 Category: HUMANOID, Prototype Branding-Robot Made By: Seeberger Robotics & Design Country: Switzerland Date of manufacture or date of introduction:  April, 8th 2011 Description: Wifi Robot, animated, interactive, 125 cm, 7,5 kg (with Akkus), This Robot has no PC on the Robot it’s totally controlled via PC with WLAN Targeted/Planned uses, and user groups: Prototype for Branding-Robots and Fashionbots/  Reducing Hardware on Robot -> less costs / Private Developer. Perfect System for small autonomous systems   Price: 9000 $ Prototype […] Read More

I-Cub, one of the most advanced robots in the world has just been nominated to carry the Olympic Torch in London next year. The robot has been nominated through Lloyds TSB, one of the presenting partners of the Olympic Games. The I-Cub robot differs from the other robots that its builders aim it to learn through its experiences. You can find an in depth review of I-Cub that was published on Robotic Magazine two years ago here. Read More

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Manufactured by Aldebaran Robotics of France, Nao Humanoid Robot has been widely used in robot competitions as well as by research institutions. The 23 inch high robot has sensors such as cameras, sonars, accelerometers, microphones, which enables it to do amazingly human movements. Now its makers gave it the ability to autonomously find its recharge station, plug itself to the outlet, wait for recharge, and then unplug itself again.   Watch the video: Read More

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