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Researchers Apply Machine Learning Model to Task and Motion Planning for Robots

June 6, 2023

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics

Since the early decades of artificial intelligence (AI), humanoid robots have been a staple of sci-fi books, movies, and cartoons. After decades of research and development in AI, we are still a long way from having humanoid robots as part of daily life.

Touchdown on Mars: A New Era for Space Exploration

February 11, 2021

Drones, Space, Robotics, 4IR

After a six-month space journey, two rovers and one orbiter sent by three countries are set to make history as they touchdown on Mars. As history shows though, navigating the planet is no easy task.

New Drone-Based System Supports Mobile Robots at Fulfilment Centers

December 15, 2020

Drones, Robotics, 4IR

As e-commerce companies look to modernize fulfilment centers, researchers believe drones could be the next phase of logistics and inventory management to streamline operations.

Augmented Reality Could Transform Human-Robot Collaboration

November 4, 2020

Augmented Reality, Robotics, 4IR

Human-robot collaboration will soon be a part of our daily lives. As industries face increased demands, reserachers have created a method to give robots more autonomy with augmented reality.

Robotic Dolphins Become More Lifelike to Save Energy

January 27, 2020

Robotics, 4IR

Researchers have created a lifelike robotic dolphin that glides through water to reduce its energy use and increase endurance.