Reviving the Shadow Walker: A Look at a Pioneering Bipedal Robot
The Shadow Walker, a headless, armless bipedal robot from the late 1980s, showcases the innovative spirit of DIY robotics through its unique pneumatic muscle system.
Tag Robotics
The Future of Robotics: Beyond the Hype of AI Breakthroughs
As the robotics field evolves, the promise of AI-powered machines working alongside humans remains tantalizing yet complex. Experts emphasize that achieving true autonomy in robots will require more than just a single breakthrough; it demands a concerted effort across various AI technologies and methodologies.
Open-Source Software Is Starting to Help Robots Think
The evolution of open-source robotics is paving the way for smarter machines, with significant contributions from companies like Hugging Face and Nvidia.
Innovative Rover Wheels Inspired by the Sandfish Skink
Researchers at the University of Würzburg have developed new rover wheels that mimic the swimming motion of the sandfish skink, enhancing performance on sandy Martian terrain.
Robots Could Turn E-Waste Into a Source of Legacy Chips
Tuurny, a San Francisco-based startup, is pioneering a robotic system designed to recover reusable RAM chips from electronic waste, aiming to reshape the recycling landscape.
Fine-Tuning NVIDIA Cosmos Predict 2.5 for Robot Video Generation
NVIDIA has unveiled a method to fine-tune its Cosmos Predict 2.5 model, enhancing its capabilities for generating synthetic robot trajectories through efficient training techniques.
MIT Students Awarded 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholarships
Sunshine Jiang and Rupert Li from MIT have been selected as 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars, receiving funding for graduate studies at Stanford University.
Introducing Familiar: A New Kind of Home Robot
Familiar Machines & Magic unveils its first robot, designed to enhance daily routines through natural interactions.
Recreating History: A Teacher’s Journey with ENIAC
Tom Burick, a technology instructor, leads his students in constructing a life-size replica of the ENIAC, celebrating the legacy of one of the first programmable computers.
robot learning: Digit’s Deadlift: A Leap in Robotic Learning
The latest demonstration of Digit, a humanoid robot, showcases its ability to learn complex movements like deadlifting, pushing the boundaries of robotic training and coordination.
