Think of actuators as the robot’s muscles —the technology that enables humanoids to move. Actuators come in three types: ...

Nike unveils Project Amplify, revolutionary motorized shoes developed with Dephy that add powered assistance to every step ...

Abstract: This paper proposes an algorithm capable of regenerating gait patterns online. The algorithm is designed using the Model Predictive Control (MPC) framework, with the Linear Inverted Pendulum ...

Dobot is aiming this device at the tourism and education markets, including museums, classrooms, and theme parks.

Abstract: We propose a new walking support robot concept, “Nimbus Guardian,” designed to enhance the mobility of both healthy and frail elderly individuals who can walk independently. The proposed ...

Kids in third through sixth grades can learn how to build and program a LEGO robot with help from the Electric Hornets during a special program at Mentor Public Library. The Electric Hornets are a ...

Rodney Brooks, a robotics pioneer and co-founder of iRobot, warns that today’s humanoid robots are still unsafe for humans. Brooks, a professor emeritus at MIT, advises staying at least three meters ...

The most common argument is "humanoid robots can slot right into existing human jobs, which are designed to accommodate the human body." The fact that physical jobs are currently designed around the ...

It's legal for a deaf person to drive in all 50 states, and they have fewer accidents than hearing people per mile driven. I'd venture that more accidents and near accidents are caused by auditory ...