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Dielectric Elastomers for Robots Could Reduce Actuation Voltage, Increase Energy Density

Soft robots do a lot of things well but they’re not exactly known for their speed. The artificial muscles that move soft robots, called actuators, tend to rely on hydraulics or pneumatics, which are slow to respond and difficult to store.

22 Jul 2016

LuxAI's Business Model to Develop, Construct Social Robots

The startup LuxAI was created following a research project at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) of the University of Luxembourg, funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) under its Proof of Concept scheme. The business model of LuxAI is developing and constructing so-called social robots.

21 Jul 2016

Lifeliqe Joins Hands with HTC Vive to Effectively Use Virtual Reality for Education

Lifeliqe, a visual learning platform incorporating interactive 3D, virtual reality and augmented reality programs, announced its partnership with HTC Vive to become their strategic partner in the field of educational content.

15 Jul 2016

ASU Engineer Develops Techniques to Model, Optimize and Control Large Collectives of Robot Swarms

Spring Berman doesn’t have the droids you’re looking for. Instead, she’s developing droids that can look for you.

14 Jul 2016

Cogobuy Launches New Website to Create Global Industrial Robotics Online to Offline Platform

Cogobuy Group, the largest e-commerce platform serving the electronics manufacturing industry in China, is pleased to announce it has recently launched EZ-ROBOT.CN at the China International Robot Show (CIROS) in Shanghai.

14 Jul 2016

UBTECH Robotics Launches JIMU Robot Interactive Robotic Building Block Sets

UBTECH Robotics, the company that created the cutting edge Alpha Series of humanoid robots, today announced two of its exciting new JIMU Robot interactive robotic building block sets, The MeeBot Kit and Animal Add-On Kit, are both available at Apple.com and at Apple stores in select countries.

13 Jul 2016

Obi Robotic Dining Companion for Physically-Challenged People

The simple act of eating a meal will become more dignified and enjoyable for many people with physical challenges with the launch of Obi™, a revolutionary robotic dining device. Obi blends cutting-edge robotics, elegant design, intuitive controls and a friendly personality to give individuals who are fed by others the ability to take control of their meals at home and in public.

13 Jul 2016