Amazon patent shows small robotic vehicles delivery packages from the van to doorsteps

Amazon may soon employ a little robotic helper to assist with delivering packages from vans to a customer’s drop-off destination. The firm was awarded a patent earlier this month entitled, ‘Directing secondary delivery vehicles using primary delivery vehicles,’ which describes its delivery van bringing packages to a customer’s drop-off  destination and a smaller vehicle carrying … Read more

Scientists develop robotic third thumb controlled by sensors on the big toes

Scientists have developed a robotic 3D-printed ‘third thumb’ that’s controlled using pressure sensors on the underside of the big toes.  The thumb, created by a researcher at University College London (UCL), is worn on the side of the hand opposite the actual thumb, near the little finger. In trials, researchers found the human brain can adapt to … Read more

ESA’s robotic ‘hamster ball’ could explore lava tubes on moon to find water and homes for colonizers

Robotic ‘hamster ball’ could explore lava tubes on the moon to find water and homes for the first colonizers of Earth’s natural satellite The European Space Agency is analyzing a robotic ‘hamster ball’  Formally known as DAEDALUS, the robot would explore lava tubes on the moon It would be lowered down into a cave and … Read more

Robotic ‘hamster ball’ could explore lava tubes on the moon to find water and homes for colonizers

Robotic ‘hamster ball’ could explore lava tubes on the moon to find water and homes for the first colonizers of Earth’s natural satellite The European Space Agency is analyzing a robotic ‘hamster ball’  Formally known as DAEDALUS, the robot would explore lava tubes on the moon It would be lowered down into a cave and … Read more

Boston Dynamics builds robotic Dr. Spot to help physicians do triage without seeing patients

A dog-like mobile robot named Dr. Spot could advance medical treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing a new connection between patients in isolation and doctors who need to see them. The four-legged robot is designed to help evaluations by having the canine machine with a video camera, which is connected to a physician, visit … Read more

World’s first remote tattoo is completed using a 5G-powered robotic arm

The world’s first remote tattoo was completed by a 5G-powered robotic arm fitted with a tiny needle. Tattoo artist Wes Thomas drew the design on a mannequin arm while a robot in another location copied his motions on Dutch actress Stijn Fransen’s wrist. The final result is a ‘minimalist’ design that honors Fransen’s love out … Read more

World’s first remote tattoo is commissioned in real-time using a 5G-powered robotic arm

The world’s first remote tattoo was completed by a 5G-powered robotic arm fitted with a tiny needle. Tattoo artist Wes Thomas drew the design on a mannequin arm while a robot in another location copied his motions on Dutch actress Stijn Fransen’s wrist. The final result is a ‘minimalist’ design that honors Fransen’s love out … Read more

NASA Perseverance rover checks its robotic arm on Mars in new photos

NASA has shared new images of its Perseverance rover as it was performing checks on its robotic arm – with the barren orange-hued landscape of Mars in the background. The pictures were shared through the ‘RAW images’ feed on the NASA Perseverance website, which showcases every grab from every camera on the SUV-sized rover. First … Read more

New video shows Mars Perseverance rover take a leisurely 21ft test drive and ‘flex’ its robotic arm

NASA‘s Perseverance took its first drive across the surface of Mars. It was a short jaunt for the car-sized rover, which went about .01 miles an hour for about 21 feet total, including a 150-degree turn. NASA engineers called the drive a success and a ‘real milestone’ for the mission. The debut drive was one … Read more

SpaceX uses robotic dog to investigate wreckage of SN10 that exploded ten minutes after landing

The SpaceX team is clearing a mangled Starship from the launch after the rocket exploded following its first high latitude test Wednesday evening. The crew returned to the site the day after Starship Serial Number 10 (SN10) exploded 10 minutes following its ‘soft landing’ and they brought along some help – Zeus the robotic dog. … Read more