IEEE

A Local Perception-Based Navigation Algorithm for Semi-Omnidirectional Mecanum Wheel Ground Robots Using Deep Reinforcement Learning

Abstract: The integration of autonomous navigation capabilities in mobile robots operating with limited environmental information remains a significant challenge in robotics research. Traditional ...
The New York Times

In Ukraine, a New Arsenal of Killer A.I. Drones Is Being Born

As the war grinds on, sophisticated Russian defenses have pushed Ukraine to develop a frightening new weapon: semiautonomous killing machines. By C.J. Chivers This story was reported over the course ...
Ars Technica

Researchers make “neuromorphic” artificial skin for robots

The nervous system does an astonishing job of tracking sensory information, and does so using signals that would drive many computer scientists insane: a noisy stream of activity spikes that may be ...
IEEE

Mitigating Heading Deviations in Mecanum-Wheeled Mobile Robots Using Active Disturbance Rejection Control: A Practical Alternative to PID

Abstract: Mobile robots equipped with Mecanum wheels provide omnidirectional motion without the need for reorientation, unlike car-like robots, whose maneuverability is constrained by their kinematics ...
New Atlas

Watch: T800 humanoid kung fu kicks its way to mass production

It's hard not to think of 'T800' without "The Terminator" and "Skynet" coming to mind. However, EngineAI has created a robot with that exact name. This isn’t Hollywood science fiction; it’s an ...
techxplore

Machine learning helps robots see clearly in total darkness using infrared

From disaster zones to underground tunnels, robots are increasingly being sent where humans cannot safely go. But many of these environments lack natural or artificial light, making it difficult for ...
Interesting Engineering

Video: US humanoid robot hands out ‘swag before Christmas,’ picks correct shirts

Figure 03 humanoid interacting with human being and executing tasksBrett Adcock Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock released a new video clip on December 23 showing his interaction with the Figure 03 humanoid ...
CNX Software

ESP-Scope is a web-based oscilloscope built using the ESP-IDF framework and Gemini 3 LLM

ESP-Scope is an open-source firmware transforming any ESP32 board into an oscilloscope using one of the ADC pins up to 83,333 Hz sample rate (on the ESP32-C6) and visualizing the results over Wi-Fi in ...
Popular Science

Lost in space: How ’digital twins’ saved NASA’s robots

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A standard ballpoint pen will not write in space. Without gravity ...
Interesting Engineering

Video: China’s six humanoid robots steal the show at concert, perform synchronized dance

The line between technology and live entertainment was on display at a concert in the Chinese city of Chengdu on Thursday, where Chinese American singer-songwriter Wang Leehom was joined on stage by ...
The Verge

UPS is using a herd of robots and AI to spot fake returns.

Some people think they can pull a fast one by “returning” something they’ve bought, but replacing the original with a knockoff and keeping the real deal. UPS’s return centers are using machine ...