Robots can now ‘see’ touch thanks to a new color-changing tactile sensor

Scientists have developed a color-changing tactile sensor that lets robots visualize touch in real time, paving the way for more precise manufacturing, prosthetics, and robotic surgery.

Florida scientists built heated robo-rabbits to flush invasive pythons from hiding

To target one of Florida's most destructive invasive animals, researchers will be deploying realistic "robo-bunny" decoys ...
Interesting Engineering

New color-changing tactile sensor gives robots a real-time sense of touch

The new tactile system allows robots to see touch in real time by instantly transforming invisible mechanical forces into vivid, dynamic color patterns.
Will Cogley on MSNOpinion

Python and Arduino animatronic speech tutorial

Learn how to program speech synthesis for an animatronic mouth using Python and Arduino. Discover how to synchronize speech ...

Meet Mahi Malhani: Class 12 Delhi Student builds TRASHbot, an AI waste-sorting robot with 90% accuracy that’s already being used in societies

A Delhi schoolgirl, Mahi Malhani, developed TRASHbot, an AI-powered robot to tackle litter. Inspired by a visit to Sundar ...
The Better India

At Just 17, Delhi School Student Built an AI-Powered Robot That Sorts Waste With 90% Success

Delhi teen Mahi Malhani built TRASHbot, an AI robot that collects and sorts waste with accuracy, making cleanliness easy, ...
Gizmochina

Xiaomi shows humanoid robot capturing photos using Xiaomi 17T Pro

After the global announcement, Xiaomi held a launch event today to introduce the Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro in China. They start at 2,999 yuan (~ $445) and 3,999 yuan (~ $590), respectively, and ...
The Verge

Amazon develops a warehouse robot that workers can speak to

The company insists its robot investments are designed to support, not replace, warehouse workers. The company insists its robot investments are designed to support, not replace, warehouse workers.
Mashable

NASA may use a one-legged robot to explore a Saturn moon. Watch it hop.

Engineers are developing a novel robot design for a future mission to Saturn moon Enceladus that could hop through its icy geysers. Credit: NASA / JPL / Space Science Institute A one‑legged robot that ...
The Conversation

Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra‑steady rulers – detecting faint motion, magnetism and gravity for navigation, medicine and science

Quantum computers get a lot of attention, even though they are not ready for prime time, but quantum sensors are already doing useful work. These sensors measure fields, forces and motion so small ...
CNET

I Hiked Using Robot Legs in the Grand Canyon. I Didn’t Even Need My Cane

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Adam has been a leader in the ...
Phys.org

Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra‑steady rulers

Quantum computers get a lot of attention, even though they are not ready for prime time, but quantum sensors are already doing useful work. These sensors measure fields, forces and motion so small ...