The Department of Defence have called for Boston Dynamics Inc., engineering and robotics design company, and the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to design and construct autonomous humanoid robots to “perform evacuation operations”.
ZenRobotics, a high-tech company specializing in robotic recycling technology, have developed the ZenRobotics Recycler, a robotic waste sorting system that is capable of sorting raw solid waste from construction and demolition waste.
This article discusses the basic principles to a walking robot, the design elements involved and the application for this type of anthropomorphic robot.
By Kalwinder Kaur
1 Nov 2012
The following article discusses running robots, their design and development and application.
By Kalwinder Kaur
4 Nov 2012
Robot locomotion refers to the many ways in which robots move from one place to another with the help of different mechanisms. Legged and wheeled mechanisms are two major concepts of locomotion employed in the current research of mobile robots.
Robotic fiber laser welding has become well established in numerous industries, notably within the automotive industry, manufacturing sector, and the oil, gas, and mining industries.
By Sarah Moore
4 Mar 2020
Over the past few decades, industrial robotic automation has gone from cutting-edge technology to industry-standard equipment.
By Brett Smith
3 Mar 2020
The use of industrial robots has grown rapidly over the last few decades. A wide range of industries has adopted them.
By Sarah Moore
3 Mar 2020
Many robots are used in environments that are too dangerous for humans to operate in.
Tribology is concerned with the science and engineering of how surfaces interact with each other when in motion.
By Sarah Moore
2 Mar 2020