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Arstechnica
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Robotic sucker can adapt to surroundings like an actual octopus
- Innovative robotic suckers inspired by octopus tentacles have more adaptable soft grip capabilities.
- Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed robotic suckers that mimic octopus' features.
- These artificial suckers use water instead of mucus for adhesion, promoting better grip.
- By closely imitating biological suckers, these robotic suckers can securely adhere to various surfaces.
- The biomimetic design enhances suction on complex surfaces, offering potential for next-gen robots.
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The Robot Report
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Beep launches fully autonomous public transit system in Florida
- Beep Inc. is set to launch NAVI (Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation), a fully autonomous public transit system, in Jacksonville, Fla., using a fleet of 14 autonomous Ford E-Transit vehicles integrated with Oxa’s automated driving system as part of the Ultimate Urban Circulator program.
- Beep's technology will enable vehicle deployment and command-center operations from the Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s new Autonomous Innovation Center, aiming to increase efficiency, safety, and access to various destinations for riders.
- Beep closed a $52.7 million funding round, plans to develop new pilot programs, and appointed Kevin Reid as the new CEO, focusing on shuttle deployments and managing 38 deployments across nine states.
- Beep's partnership with Oxa aims to bring the Oxa Driver software platform to autonomous vehicles in the U.S., enabling safe self-driving in any environment, following previous collaborations like the self-driving shuttle pilot at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
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The Robot Report
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Tesla launches Robotaxi service in Austin
- Tesla has officially launched its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, equipped with Full Self-Driving software.
- The service is limited to select investors and influencers and operates with a safety monitor present during all rides.
- Riders pay a flat fee of $4.20 per ride, but issues like veering into oncoming traffic lanes and drop-off problems have been reported.
- Despite some reported issues, initial feedback from riders has been mostly positive, with the service attracting Tesla fans, investors, and automotive influencers.
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Mit
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Using generative AI to help robots jump higher and land safely
- Generative AI models like DALL-E are used to enhance robot designs.
- MIT's CSAIL applies GenAI to create and optimize 3D robot models.
- AI-designed jumping robot leaps 41% higher and lands 84% more stable.
- Diffusion models creatively refine robots, offering unconventional solutions for enhancement and improvement.
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IEEE Spectrum
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Video Friday: This Quadruped Throws With Its Whole Body
- Researchers at ETH Zurich have found that humanoid robots may not necessarily need legs in many situations.
- Robotics company Brightpick introduces a shiny new robot, although it may not be real yet.
- Lockheed Martin aims to join the Mars Sample Return mission with an investment of US$3 billion.
- Roboticist Cynthia Breazeal discusses the MIT Media Lab's Personal Robots Group.
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The Robot Report
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RISE Robotics raises funding for award-winning Beltdraulic actuators
- RISE Robotics raised $2.5 million in funding from over 1,300 investors on Wefunder, validating their Beltdraulic technology.
- Beltdraulic technology by RISE Robotics replaces hydraulic systems with a more efficient belt-and-pulley system, offering benefits like increased throughput and reduced fuel use.
- RISE Robotics' Beltdraulic technology has applications across industries, from heavy machinery to defense, with its railgate product offering energy efficiency and ease of installation.
- The funding will help RISE Robotics accelerate product development and scale production to meet the growing demand for their innovative Beltdraulic actuators.
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Arduino
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This platypus-shaped robot is built from vacuum cleaner parts
- Milos Rasic repurposed components from an old robot vacuum cleaner to create a new robot designed as a platypus.
- The new robot, named PlatypusBot, features drive motors, a pump, and other parts from the old vacuum cleaner, integrated with new components like an Arduino UNO R4 WiFi and a lidar module.
- PlatypusBot is 3D-printed and currently controlled via a joystick over UDP and Wi-Fi, with plans for future implementation of SLAM algorithms.
- For more information on the project, readers can refer to Rasic's element14 blog post.
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The Robot Report
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FANUC unveils ROBOGUIDE v10 robot simulation software
- FANUC America released its most advanced ROBOGUIDE v10 offline robot programming and simulation software.
- ROBOGUIDE v10 offers new features like virtual reality capabilities, high-performance 64-bit architecture, and enhanced user interface.
- The software allows users to create, program, and simulate robotic workcells in 3D without physical prototypes, reducing costs and improving accuracy.
- FANUC provides updates to existing users, shared licenses with previous versions, and offers tutorial videos on Tech Transfer website for programming robots.
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The Robot Report
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Google DeepMind introduces on-device Gemini AI model for robots
- Google DeepMind introduced the Gemini Robotics On-Device model for on-device robotics tasks, offering adaptability and accessibility.
- The on-device model is designed to bring multimodal reasoning and understanding into the physical world, optimized for two-armed robots with minimal computational requirements.
- DeepMind also released the Gemini Robotics SDK for developers to evaluate and adapt the model for various tasks and environments, emphasizing low-latency inference and robustness.
- Gemini Robotics On-Device demonstrates strong generalization in visual, semantic, and behavioral aspects, enabling robots to perform complex tasks like following natural language instructions and executing dexterous manipulations.
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The Robot Report
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Digital Teammate from Badger Technologies uses multipurpose robots
- Badger Technologies introduces its Digital Teammate platform with autonomous mobile robots.
- Robots alongside employees for increased productivity, not to replace workers; focus on retail stores.
- Features include hazard detection, inventory monitoring, and enhancing shopping experiences in stores.
- RFID integration for inventory management, personalized assistance for customers; aims to improve sustainability.
- Over 1,000 robots deployed, enhancing operations at grocery, hardware, and home improvement retailers.
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TechCrunch
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Uber has Atlanta’s autonomous ride-hailing and delivery market on lock
- Uber Eats customers in Atlanta can now opt for sidewalk delivery robots for food delivery through partner Serve Robotics.
- Serve, a company spun out of Uber, has launched in Atlanta, their fourth commercial city after Los Angeles, Miami, and Dallas Forth Worth.
- Serve plans to expand its fleet from 100 bots in Los Angeles to 2,000 across various U.S. cities by the end of 2025.
- Uber Eats customers in Atlanta can receive robot deliveries in specific areas, with plans for expansion, operating from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., in partnership with restaurants like Rreal Tacos, Ponko Chicken, and Shake Shack.
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Insider
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Nvidia is again the world's most valuable company
- Nvidia's stock hit a record high, making it the world's most valuable company for the second time this month.
- CEO Jensen Huang's comments on AI and robotics growth boosted investor confidence, despite concerns about US export restrictions impacting revenue.
- Nvidia's shares rose over 4% on Wednesday, closing at $154.31, surpassing its prior closing high in January.
- Huang highlighted AI and robotics as significant growth opportunities, emphasizing the importance of Nvidia's Drive platform for self-driving capabilities.
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COSMOS
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Free exoskeleton blueprint could accelerate rehab robotics research
- A team from the Biomechatronic Lab at Northern Arizona University has developed OpenExo, the world's first comprehensive open-source exoskeleton framework.
- OpenExo provides all the instructions, code, and design files needed to build a working exoskeleton, aiming to lower the barriers to entry in exoskeleton research.
- The high cost of medically-required exoskeletons remains a hurdle to widespread adoption, with OpenExo potentially catalyzing innovation in university labs, rehabilitation centers, and low-resource settings.
- The Biomechatronic Lab at NAU hopes that OpenExo will lead to advancements in robot-aided rehabilitation and mobility augmentation, making a positive impact on individuals living with physical disabilities.
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Siliconangle
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Tracking the AI infrastructure boom: 10 ways large-scale infrastructure is reshaping AI’s future
- Large-scale infrastructure investments are reshaping the global tech map for AI advancement.
- The surge in infrastructure is essential for next-gen AI, with sovereign data centers emerging.
- Experts discuss how large-scale infrastructure is fueling the next phase of AI innovation.
- Various aspects including VC investments, enterprise adoption, and industry transformation are covered.
- The evolution of AI architecture, developer roles, and public-private sectors is also explored.
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Medium
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SLAM Explained - How Robots Build a Map While Finding Themselves
- SLAM stands for Simultaneous Localization and Mapping, which is crucial for robots to navigate effectively.
- Graph SLAM is a method used to solve the SLAM problem by creating a puzzle of constraints that helps the robot determine its position relative to its surroundings.
- In Graph SLAM, the robot utilizes movement and sensor data to build a matrix (Ω and ξ) that represents the relationships and clues collected during its exploration.
- By solving the equation Ω⋅μ = ξ, the robot can estimate its trajectory and the map of its environment by incorporating motion constraints and sensor observations.
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