Articles tagged with Autonomous Robots
Researchers created a measurement scale to assess robot human likeness, revealing four key qualities: appearance, emotional capacity, social intelligence, and self-understanding. To seem lifelike, robots must exhibit these traits, with self-understanding being the most challenging aspect to simulate.
The EPFL researchers built a drone with birdlike legs that can walk, hop, and jump into flight, greatly expanding the potential environments for unmanned aerial vehicles. The design allows it to take off autonomously in previously inaccessible environments.
The LabEmbryoCam is a robotic instrument that autonomously monitors embryonic development in aquatic species, providing insights into how environmental conditions impact early life stages. The open-source instrument enables scientists to track key features such as heart rate and growth in large numbers of embryos simultaneously.
The Center for Marine Autonomy and Robotics develops advanced underwater robots and autonomy algorithms, enabling intelligent operation without human oversight. The research team has received $7.4 million in grants to continue their mission, advancing unconventional marine platforms and enhancing AUV capabilities.
A team of Caltech researchers has developed an algorithm called Spectral Expansion Tree Search (SETS) that enables autonomous robots to determine the best movements to make as they navigate the real world. SETS uses control theory and linear algebra to find natural motions that use a robotic platform's capabilities to its fullest extent.
Scientists at the University of Sydney create programmable nanostructures using DNA origami, enabling rapid prototyping of diverse configurations. These custom-designed nanostructures have potential applications in targeted drug delivery, responsive materials, and energy-efficient optical signal processing.
The In-Space Physical AI Workshop, held at Rice University's Ion District, brought together top scientists and experts to explore AI applications in space. Key findings included the potential of AI to streamline spacecraft navigation and crew health management.
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has successfully developed a robotic suite capable of servicing satellites in orbit, enabling resilience for the US space infrastructure. The Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites Integrated Robotic Payload (IRP) will enable satellite upgrades and repairs, reducing complexity and cost.
A new study suggests that smart robots can predict waves in real-time, enabling them to work stably in turbulent seas. This technology could reduce the cost of generating renewable energy by up to 50%, making it more competitive with fossil fuels.
PanoRadar leverages radio waves and AI to enable robots to navigate challenging environments like smoke-filled buildings or foggy roads with high resolution. The system combines measurements from all rotation angles to enhance imaging resolution, creating a dense array of virtual measurement points.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have developed a robot that can perform surgical procedures with the same skill as human doctors, eliminating the need to program robots with individual moves required during surgery. The 'imagination' model uses imitation learning to train the da Vinci Surgical System robot, enabling it to pre...
Researchers at the University of Liverpool developed AI-driven mobile robots that can perform exploratory chemistry research tasks faster and more efficiently than humans. The robots use AI logic to make decisions, processing analytical datasets in real-time to determine the next steps in chemical synthesis.
A new reinforcement learning framework, AVATARS, uses diverse sensor streams to track whales and predict their surface locations. The framework aims to minimize missed encounters and improve data collection for Project CETI.
Researchers developed grain-sized soft robots that can transport up to four different drugs, release them in reprogrammable orders and doses, and navigate complex environments inside the human body. The robots' precision functions have the potential to significantly improve therapeutic outcomes while minimizing side effects.
Researchers from UNC-Chapel Hill propose that robotic automation and AI can transform science labs, speeding up experiments and unlocking breakthroughs in health, energy and electronics. Automation reduces human fatigue, increases precision and improves safety, enabling scientists to focus on higher-level research questions.
Researchers developed MobiPrint, a mobile 3D printer that can measure and print objects onto the floor. The system can add accessibility features, such as tactile markers, and create custom objects like art pieces.
Researchers at GIST developed a cat's eye-inspired vision system that filters out unnecessary light and improves visibility in low-light conditions. The system promises to elevate the precision of drones, security robots, and self-driving vehicles, enabling them to navigate intricate environments with unparalleled accuracy.
Researchers found that toddlers' activity levels increased in the presence of an active robot, particularly when the robot moved autonomously. The study's findings suggest that assistive robots like GoBot may be effective in promoting physical activity in young children.
Researchers developed a light-driven, toroidal micro-robot that can navigate complex environments like medicine and environmental monitoring. The innovation uses liquid crystalline elastomer to overcome viscous forces and enables autonomous movement in low Reynolds number regimes.
Researchers at Cornell University have developed microscale robots that can change shape and move independently. The robots are printed as a 2D hexagonal 'metasheet' but, with the application of electricity, transform into pre-programmed 3D shapes and crawl.
A team of Würzburg researchers is using a swarm of autonomous robots to explore the Martian canyon system, Valles Marineris. The robots will collect data on the canyon's geology and search for signs of liquid water and potentially life, shedding light on the planet's habitability.
The WVU team, led by Yu Gu, is testing Loopy's ability to 'co-design' itself and learn to mark contaminated areas. Inspired by natural phenomena like ant swarms and tree roots, Loopy changes form in response to its environment.
The new battery can capture oxygen from air and use it to oxidize zinc, creating a current of up to 1 volt. It powers an actuator, memristor, clock circuit, and sensors, making it ideal for robotics and medical applications.
The research team at HKUST has developed a novel artificial compound eye system that offers a high sensitivity at least twice that of existing market products. This innovation can be applied in various scenarios, such as drone navigation and emergency rescue.
Researchers have developed AI systems that use photos or videos to create simulations for training robots in real settings. The RialTo system generates highly accurate simulations of specific environments, while the URDFormer system creates generic simulations quickly and cheaply. These advancements aim to lower costs and increase acce...
The EMERGE project aims to demonstrate a new framework for coordinating artificial systems and humans. Shared awareness enables simpler AI systems to work together effectively, reducing energy costs and increasing efficiency.
A collaboration of scientists, ethicists, and researchers aims to create a consensus definition for diverse intelligent systems, including AI, LLMs, and biological intelligences. The proposed approach will provide a common language for recognizing, predicting, manipulating, and building cognitive systems.
Researchers at Binghamton University have developed self-powered aquatic robots that can skim across water and detect environmental data. The devices use ocean bacteria to generate power, with an average output of 1 milliwatt, enough for mechanical movement and sensor tracking.
Researchers at NC State University have developed a way to transform a single plastic structure into over 1,000 configurations using three active motors. The findings could pave the way for adaptable robotic systems that can take on multiple functions and carry loads.
Researchers at TU Delft developed an insect-inspired navigation strategy for tiny, lightweight robots, allowing them to return home after long trajectories while requiring minimal computation and memory. The strategy combines visual breadcrumbs and step counting to enable autonomous navigation in cluttered environments.
UCF researchers George Atia and Yue Wang received a $1.2 million DARPA grant to develop AI-based technologies that can help autonomous systems adapt to unknown variables and overcome simulation-to-real gap issues.
Eötvös Loránd University researchers develop first large-scale autonomous drone traffic solution, combining route planning and bio-inspired flocking models to avoid conflicts and manage remaining issues. The system can handle up to 5000 drones in two dimensions with varying speeds and priorities.
The University of Maryland team created a camera mechanism that mimics the involuntary movements of the human eye, resulting in sharper and more accurate images. The Artificial Microsaccade-Enhanced Event Camera (AMI-EV) has implications for robotics, national defense, and industries relying on accurate image capture.
Scientists at UVA and Toyota Research Institute create language representations of driving behavior to enable robots to associate words with environmental interactions. This allows cars to provide guidance and adjust speed in challenging situations, improving safety and usability.
Researchers at Delft University of Technology use drone racing to test neural-network-based AI control systems planned for next-generation space missions. The goal is to achieve optimal onboard operations by continuously replanning trajectories, reducing resource consumption and boosting mission autonomy.
Researchers have developed a new photonic chip that can process, transmit and reconstruct images in nanoseconds, eliminating optical-electronic conversions. This technology holds promise for revolutionizing edge intelligence in machine vision applications.
Researchers developed a novel methodology utilizing digital twins to establish the usefulness of built environment design guidelines for robots. Digital twins allow for real-time monitoring, hazard identification, and training a robot's algorithm before deployment.
The team aims to create a system that can deliver items without human contact, using cables, knots, and multiple robots. They will focus on scaling up the transport of small objects like a basketball and solar panel.
Research reveals that powerful sediment flows, not methane gas eruptions, maintain prehistoric seafloor pockmarks off the California coast. Sediment gravity flows have caused erosion in the center of each pockmark, maintaining these unique underwater morphologic features over time.
A US Army research collaboration with Boston University's KABlab used an AI machine learning robot to create a record-breaking energy-absorbing shape, breaking the known record of 71% efficiency. The shape has four points, like thin flower petals, and is taller and narrower than early designs.
A study by UMass Amherst researchers reveals key features for developing effective robotic guide dogs, including two-hour battery life, camera orientations, and audio sensors. The research aims to address barriers to adoption of canine guide dogs, which are currently limited by cost, allergies, and physical limitations.
Researchers at Delft University of Technology developed a drone that flies autonomously using neuromorphic image processing and control based on the workings of animal brains. The drone's deep neural network processes data up to 64 times faster and consumes three times less energy than when running on a GPU.
A snail-inspired robot has been developed to mimic the motion of a snail, featuring a sliding suction mechanism that enables it to slide on water and climb walls. The robot achieves comparable sliding ability as snails, carrying loads up to 1kg without energy consumption.
Researchers have created a method to control pneumatic artificial muscles with embedded bifurcation structures, which can generate diverse dynamics and patterns. This breakthrough enables robots to exhibit more adaptable and flexible movements, streamlining hardware and software development.
The WVU Research Experience for Undergraduates program aims to solve real-world problems in Appalachia using mobile robotics. Students will conduct independent research in areas like drone navigation and swarming behaviors, focusing on enabling change with robotics tools.
A new international research project, RoboSapiens, aims to make industrial robots more adaptable and reliable by utilizing artificial intelligence. The project, led by Aarhus University, will focus on four use-cases: autonomous ships, human-robot interactions, warehouse robots, and laptop refurbishment.
Researchers at the University of Sydney and Queensland University of Technology have developed a new approach to designing cameras that process and scramble visual information. The approach, known as 'sighted systems,' creates distorted images that can still be used by robots to complete tasks but do not compromise privacy.
A new study published in The Journal of Experimental Social Psychology reveals that high-tech bots are more likely to be held responsible for civilian deaths, even when the incidents are identical. Researchers found that people perceive robots as more culpable if described in a more advanced way.
A new robot can mimic the two-handed movements of care-workers, allowing them to dress individuals with ease and freeing up time for health and mental well-being. The robot was trained using learning from demonstration, where a human demonstrates the motion required, and has been tested in laboratory settings.
Researchers developed an unmanned forestry machine that can safely pick up logs using computer vision, autonomous navigation, and manipulator control algorithms. The machine reduces labor costs while minimizing environmental impact, promoting sustainable forestry.
A new approach to nuclear facility decommissioning uses a symbiotic autonomous robot ecosystem, leveraging CPS coordinated through a digital twin interface. This innovation enhances safety, efficiency, and operational awareness in high-risk environments.
A new machine learning approach combines computer vision with deep-learning algorithms to pinpoint problem areas in concrete structures. The system enables efficient identification and inspection of cracks using autonomous robots, reducing the overall inspection workload.
Researchers at Universiteit van Amsterdam developed an autonomous chemical synthesis robot with integrated AI, outperforming human chemists in terms of speed and accuracy. The 'RoboChem' system can perform various reactions while producing minimal waste and delivering results quickly.
Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed a method to manipulate the shape of materials through microscale melting and cooling, enabling autonomous shapeshifting in 3D. This technology has far-reaching implications for industries such as aerospace and architecture.
Researchers at the University of Oxford have created a standardized safety test to assess how dangerous robotic lawnmowers are to hedgehogs. The test uses specially designed hedgehog crash test dummies and has found that many models pose a threat to these animals, especially at night when they are most active.
Dr. Hambuchen's affordance template innovation allows remote humans to interact with robots as supervisors, guiding them to complete tasks while maintaining autonomy. This technology has significant implications for NASA's space exploration and deep-sea exploration, overcoming the challenge of time delays.
Researchers developed a network that combines 3D LiDAR and 2D image data to improve small object detection accuracy. The model outperformed existing methods in various noise conditions, with average precision improvements of up to 7.18%.
Researchers aim to create robots that can change tasks autonomously and explore settings to optimize performance. The project will focus on battery recycling and energy efficiency, with the goal of reducing industrial waste.
Researchers have developed twisted ringbots that can roll forward, spin like a record, and follow an orbital path around a central point. These devices can navigate and map unknown environments without human or computer control.
A new AI system, Coscientist, has demonstrated its ability to autonomously learn about Nobel Prize-winning chemical reactions and design successful laboratory procedures. The system achieved this in just a few minutes, outperforming human chemists in some cases.