A new approach uses diffused orientation fields to help... robots transfer skills across curved objects of diverse shapes and sizes, enabling them to peel and slice varied fruits and vegetables. Learn more in Science Robotics:show more

Inspired by elephant trunks, scientists have developed a soft,... flexible robotic arm that can twist to stiffen, enabling it to manipulate and install a lightbulb. Learn more in Science Robotics:show more

Inspired by elephant trunks, scientists have developed a soft,... flexible robotic arm that can twist to stiffen, enabling it to manipulate and install a lightbulb. Learn more in Science Robotics:show more

3D-printing enables the fabrication of miniaturized, ultrafast delta robots... that can follow trajectories with extreme precision and generate enough power to launch projectiles into the air. Learn more in Science Robotics:show more

Researchers have developed a #DeepLearning system called BioEmu that... rapidly generates diverse protein conformations, enabling fast, accurate insights into protein flexibility and function. Learn more this week in Science:show more

Team Asobi uses DualSense haptics to simulate the touch... of textures and objects in Astro Bot 🎈⚽ Learn more from the devs:show more

Scientists have designed a framework that enables drones to... perform sophisticated and aerobatic flight maneuvers autonomously while avoiding obstacles. Learn more in Science Robotics:show more

How can robots reliably place objects in diverse real-world... tasks? 🤖🔍 Placement is tough—objects vary in shape and placement modes (such as stacking, hanging, and insertion), making it a challenging problem. We introduce AnyPlace, a two-stage method trained purely on synthetic data to predict diverse placement poses of unseen objects for real-world tasks. Read on for more👇show more

Imagine robots finally handling cables and wires! 🔌 A... new simulation now allows robots to practice handling flexible objects like cables, wires, and hoses in a virtual environment. Handling wires is especially difficult for robots because they are not rigid and behave unpredictably. This simulation captures realistic physics such as bending, tension, and complex movements, helping robots learn more effectively. 📚 Training with these simulated assets helps robots perform better when moving from virtual training to real-world tasks. Applications include electronic device assembly, automotive wire harness installation, smart home setup, and industrial wiring. This approach makes robot training more complete and prepares them for the challenges they will face in real environments.show more

With 26 motors and flexible silicone skin, Emo the... robot can emote with the best of them. Learn more in the Science Robotics paper from last year: #ScienceMagArchivesshow more

🇨🇳 Chinese vendors spit on the fruits and vegetables... to keep them looking fresh before selling them.show more

Thrilled to receive the Bochhorer Best Award 2024 as... the best scientist! This award celebrates excellence across diverse fields, including science, arts, business, and film and was presented in a grand ceremony hosted by Anandabazar Online in India. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) MIT Media Labshow more

Scientists have developed a miniature robot that can reposition... its fins and legs to swim, glide, and crawl untethered in different deep-sea environments, including the Mariana Trench. Learn more in Science Robotics:show more

Introducing MuJoCo 3.0: a major new release of our... fast, powerful and open source tool for robotics research. 🤖 📈 GPU & TPU acceleration through #JAX 🖼️ Better simulation of more diverse objects - like clothes, screws, gears and donuts 💡 Find out more:show more

happy #fathersday to dads in all shapes and sizes.... 🐀 #TMNTMovie #MutantMayhemshow more

Adjustable Mannequin v1.2 is out now! It features a... new menu, Character Presets and Pose Presets! I've also adjusted all of the shapes to allow for more varied characters! #blender #b3dshow more

Robotics is a data problem. Today, we’re partnering with... ABB Robotics, Universal Robots, and NVIDIA Robotics to deploy the Skild Brain across real-world industries from manufacturing to factory lines. This will help us build the world’s biggest data flywheel for physical AI.show more

We’re filling the world with purpose-driven robots that benefit... humans and solve problems. Visit our brand new website to learn what makes us the future of robotics:show more

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