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Self-navigating aquatic robot removes garbage from local waterways

January 11, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

In addition to improving the aesthetic feel of a city, removing litter from local waterways can prevent plastic waste and other types of debris from ending up in the ocean, where waste is a lot more difficult to retrieve. With that in mind, Hong Kong-based startup Open Ocean … [Read more...] about Self-navigating aquatic robot removes garbage from local waterways

A paralyzed man just fed himself using thought-controlled robotic hands

January 5, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

It’s been decades since Robert “Buz” Chmielewski could properly move his arms. A surfing accident robbed him of this ability as a teenager, causing him to be paralyzed from the neck down. But now, over 30 years since the accident, Chmielewski was able to cut food and serve … [Read more...] about A paralyzed man just fed himself using thought-controlled robotic hands

Lifelike robotic creatures could be the future of theme parks and aquariums

October 16, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Going to the aquarium may be a great way to learn about sea creatures, but keeping animals in captivity for such purposes usually comes hand in hand with a number of ethical problems. US engineering firm Edge Innovations wants to change that by creating animatronic dolphins that … [Read more...] about Lifelike robotic creatures could be the future of theme parks and aquariums

America’s first firefighting robot helped put out a blaze in downtown LA

October 16, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Firefighting took a step into the future this week when the Los Angeles Fire Department became the first in the US to deploy a “robotic firefighting vehicle”. Weighing in at 3,500 pounds, LAFD’s Thermite RS3 is about the size of a Smart car but has the power to blast its way … [Read more...] about America’s first firefighting robot helped put out a blaze in downtown LA

Adidas creates incredible robot that weaves zero-waste running shoes

October 12, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Footwear is taking a giant step into the future thanks to an incredible custom-built robot from Adidas. Inspired by string art (the weaving of thread between nails to create a pleasing pattern), the robot can weave individual threads of raw yarn diagonally across the midsole of … [Read more...] about Adidas creates incredible robot that weaves zero-waste running shoes

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