Conservation drones are model aircrafts comprised of an autopilot system containing a computer, GPS, various sensors, a payload, such as a video or photo camera, as well as a software instructing the drone where to go.
By Benedette Cuffari
7 Oct 2016
Human divers are limited in the depth they can work, whilst breathing a mixture of helium, oxygen and hydrogen extreme depths of 500m have been achieved (Seedhouse, 2011)
By Ben Arnold
30 Aug 2016
Robots have huge potential as carers, helping the disabled and disadvantaged to be rehabilitated into society. However, many obstacles must be overcome to realize this goal, including developing robots that can behave as humans without making us feel uncomfortable.
By Jake Wilkinson
9 Aug 2016
The U.S. Army alone is expected to reduce its numbers from 540,000 to 420,000 people, and military robots will be used to keep things effective with reduced manpo
By Kimberly Lawson
27 May 2016
Having been first used clinically in medicine in 1985, medical robotics are coming of age after several decades of discovery, use, and refinement.
By Kimberly Lawson
24 May 2016
Start-up Matternet is already using drones, also called unmanned aircraft systems (UAVs), to ferry medical supplies in countries outside of the U.S., including Haiti, Switzerland, and the Dominican Republic.
By Kimberly Lawson
23 May 2016
An actuator is an electromechanical device or a motor that controls a robotic system by converting electrical energy into motion.
Wheeled motion is the most popular locomotion mechanism in robotics suitable for a wide range of target environments. This mechanism enables the robot to move rapidly and consumes lesser energy when compared to other types of robotic locomotion mechanisms.
With a modular design, ROS accelerates robotic development, supporting various applications from industrial automation to healthcare and autonomous vehicles.
By Samudrapom Dam
2 Jan 2025
Once the basic components required for making a robot are selected, a structure or framework has to be designed by combining all the parts together to achieve a definite shape.