Brandon Lai is trying to build a humanoid robot. To do that, he needs actuators. However, off-the-shelf products are too expensive. So, he decided to make them himself. A hand-wound coil stator. A CNC ...

Some humanoid robots have reached an impressive level of dexterity, but integrating AI-enabled robots on to the shop floor requires overcoming reliability and safety hurdles. Recent advances in ...

This paper presents the design and implementation of SPiDR, an ultra-low-power spatial sensing system for miniature mobile robots. This acoustic sensor produces a cross-sectional map of the ...

Before starting the Arduino robotic arm project, it’s important to understand a few fundamental concepts that apply to almost every robotic arm design. These terms will help you plan better, avoid ...

U.S. robotics firm Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot showcased its agility at CES in Las Vegas, performing a backflip without falling but its hand fell off upon landing. In a demonstration at CES ...

This should count as a hack: making music from a thing that should not sing. In this case, [SIROJU] is tickling the ivories with a Brushless DC motor, or BLDC. To listen to a performance, jump to 6:27 ...

As difficult as it is for a human to learn ambidexterity, it’s quite easy to program into a humanoid robot. After all, a robot doesn’t need to overcome years of muscle memory. Giving a one-handed ...

The digitalization of agriculture is rapidly changing the way farmers do business. With the integration of advanced technology, farmers are now able to increase efficiency, productivity, and precision ...