Magnetic Elastomers Driving Advances in Soft Robotics
Soft robotics has steadily evolved beyond pneumatic and hydraulic actuation, incorporating new control schemes and multifunctional materials to achieve movements…
Mechanical Design & Robotics
Reinforcement Learning Advances Vision-Guided Snake Robot Tracking
Visual-guided locomotion in snake-like robots presents a formidable challenge, combining complex multi-joint undulation with the demands of real-time perception. Traditional…
Reinforcement Learning Advances Vision-Guided Snake Robot Control
Snake-like robots, inspired by the agility and adaptability of their biological counterparts, have long intrigued engineers for their potential in…
Advances in Artificial Muscles for Soft Robotics
Artificial muscles have emerged as a pivotal technology in the evolution of interactive soft robotic systems, enabling functions such as…
Global Surge in Industrial Robotics Reshapes Manufacturing
The International Federation of Robots’ annual report, released on 24 September 2020, detailed a striking acceleration in industrial automation across…
Triboelectric Sensors Advance Soft Robotics and Digital Twins
Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) sensors are emerging as powerful tools for tactile and motion sensing in soft robotics, with applications extending…
Sex Robots: Technology, Limits, and Ethical Frontiers
When French YouTuber Cyrus North introduced his viewers to “Charlotte,” an AI-enabled sex robot purchased for about €11,000, he was…
Finnlines Ferries to Feature Wärtsilä Hybrid Power Systems
Wärtsilä Corporation has secured a significant contract to supply advanced propulsion and hybrid electric systems for two new ferries under…
Shanghai STEP Expands Smart Factory R&D in Japan
Founded in 1995 in Shanghai, Shanghai STEP Electric Corporation has built a reputation as a developer and manufacturer of industrial…