Robert Lea

New Robot Collects Rare and Valuable Metals from the Seabed

A robotic system from Impossible Metals could help collect metals for batteries that power green vehicles.

Using Camera-Equipped Drones in Solar Panel Inspection

A solar-powered future is dependent on the smooth operation of solar panels, something that could benefit from the use of thermal camera-equipped drones.

Walking Robots: The Next Space Explorers

The next age of space exploration is almost here, and walking robots are considered to have a key role in supporting human astronauts. Learn more about walking robots in space in this AZoRobotics article.

What’s Next for Manufacturing Robots?

Industrial robots have come a long way since their inception in the 1960s, but there is still much room for improvement. Here, we discuss the future of manufacturing robots.

The Role of Robot Joints in Successful Robot-Assisted Surgery

As robot surgery becomes more widely implemented, the need for these machines to more closely mimic the trained hands of a surgeon grows. Much of this hinges on the right choice of robotic joints.

Trends in Robot Motion Control Technologies

Motion control technologies are vital to the safe and efficient functioning of many robot devices. Learn more about what the future looks like for this area of design.

Applying AI Solutions to the COVID-19 Crisis

COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives in a wide range of ways. A new collection of papers shows that the applications of AI in the management of this pandemic are equally wide-reaching.

Drone Mapping of Methane Emission Hotspots

A novel new drone system fitted with an array of sensors could assess methane emissions in local areas allowing researchers to zoom in on hotspots for greenhouse gas emissions.

The Future Use of Artificial Intelligence in Weather Prediction

Underwater Robots could help Investigate Deep-Sea Operations

Researchers are increasingly turning to robots to perform deep-sea operations to learn more about coral reefs and other underwater ecosystems.