Structures like the International Space Station are too big and heavy to be built on Earth and then launched into Earth as one piece. Instead, the ISS was assembled in space like a giant Lego set, ...

With the explosion in robotic technologies that has occurred in the past decade, it’s important to realize there are three categories of robots: industrial, commercial and consumer. Within each ...

In recent years, many disruptive technologies have emerged. For example, driverless cars have gathered a lot of attention, because they are so different from what we are used to seeing. In fact, ...

As the development of collaborative robotic systems continues, the line between typical industrial robots and those deemed “cobots” continues to blur. We all want to know what makes our co-workers ...

Not many years ago, the idea of collaborative robotics-with a robot and human worker sharing an active workspace-was met by strong skepticism. To ensure the safety of human workers, a variety of ...

With the need for more collaboration between robots and humans, upgrading to a decentralized architecture in robotics just makes sense. What features a cobot must include to achieve collaborative ...

At the 2024 World Robot Conference held in late August in Beijing, Chinese companies showcased numerous humanoid robots, reflecting their enthusiasm for futuristic robotics. In contrast, Taiwanese ...

Nature is brimming with animals that collaborate in large numbers. Bees stake out the best feeding spots and let others know where they are. Ants construct complex hierarchical homes built for defense ...

The future of humanoid robots looks promising, though short-term development still requires careful cultivation. Techman Robot chief operating officer Scott Huang points out that collaborative robots ...

Nature is brimming with animals that collaborate in large numbers. Bees stake out the best feeding spots and let others know where they are. Ants construct complex hierarchical homes built for defense ...