Drones & Robotics
Explore the latest innovations in drones and robotics, from autonomous flying vehicles to advanced robotic systems. Stay updated on technological breakthroughs, industry applications, and the future of automation in sectors like delivery, agriculture, manufacturing, and more
An integrated system for perception-driven autonomy with modular robots
The theoretical ability of modular robots to reconfigure in response to complex tasks in a priori unknown environments has frequently been cited as an advantage and remains a…
Forceful manipulation with micro air vehicles
Micro air vehicles (MAVs) are finding use across an expanding range of applications. However, when interacting with the environment, they are limited by the maximum thrust they can…
DIY Bionic Robot Lizard – Kit for Beginners
Many of us would like to take on a nerdy weekend project, but not everyone has the technical skills. Whether you’re a complete robotics novice or a seasoned…
AIST’s HRP-5P Robot Can Put up Walls
The field of robotics has seen significant developments these past few years. Innovators from all around the world have been building robots for medical, industrial, safety, and even…
60 mph ‘Teal One’ Flying Drone Runs Linux on a Jetson TX1
Teal One may be the fastest ride you can find on an all-purpose camera drone: it’s able to run up to 60 miles per hour and it also claims…
Sloth: DIY 4-DOF Robot Learning Kit
The SunFounder Nano DIY 4-DOF Robot Kit includes everything you need for assembling your own friendly droid. It’s a super fun way to learn about technology. It is made by…
Microsoft Announces Experimental Release of ROS for Windows 10
Microsoft takes a step back into robotics by bringing the Robot Operating System to Windows At ROSCon 2018 in Madrid this weekend, Microsoft showed up with a small…
PlutoX DIY Aerial Robotics Kit: Easy-To-Code and Unbreakable Nanodrone
PlutoX, an open-source, DIY, easy-to-code, crash-resistant nano-drone kit designed by an IIT Bombay based startup Drona Aviation just funded its campaign on Indiegogo. PlutoX comes in the form of two…
Rotorigami: A rotary origami protective system for robotic rotorcraft
Applications of aerial robots are progressively expanding into complex urban and natural environments. Despite remarkable advancements in the field, robotic rotorcraft is still drastically limited by the environment…
OmniSkins: Robotic skins that turn inanimate objects into multifunctional robots
Robots generally excel at specific tasks in structured environments but lack the versatility and the adaptability required to interact with and locomote within the natural world. To increase…
8BitRobots is a Raspberry Pi Module for Generic Robotic Brain
Software engineer Tim Wilkinson has made the process of constructing robots easier with his 8BitRobots module — a standard hardware and software platform that works with basic robot functions. The…
Autonomous Flatcars Could Help Drones Deliver Goods
A research company is seeking funding to build a prototype autonomous, battery-powered flatcar that would serve as a platform for package-delivery drones. Cambridge Research & Development in New…
