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Centaur-style wearable robot cuts walking fatigue by 35%
ai-and-robotics29 days ago

Centaur-style wearable robot cuts walking fatigue by 35%

Chinese researchers developed a centaur-style wearable that adds two legs behind the user via an elastic back interface, sharing load and lowering metabolic energy use by about 35% (with ~52% less foot pressure) when carrying ~20 kg, allowing longer, natural walking; designed to coordinate with movement and balance, it could aid heavy tasks in logistics, disaster response, and industry, and was described in The International Journal of Robotics Research.

via Interesting Engineering|
#ai-and-robotics#centaur-robot#energy-efficiency
Robot Warriors Dazzle With Drunken Kung Fu at China’s Spring Gala
ai-and-robotics1 month ago

Robot Warriors Dazzle With Drunken Kung Fu at China’s Spring Gala

Humanoid Unitree robots (G1/H1) wowed millions during China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala with synchronized Drunken Fist routines using weapons and parkour-style stunts, showcasing advanced multi-robot coordination and signaling Beijing’s push to deploy humanoids in factories and logistics, backed by major investments from top firms.

via Interesting Engineering|
#ai-and-robotics#humanoid-robots#martial-arts-robotics
New 3D-printing method lets soft robots bend and grasp on command
ai-and-robotics2 months ago

New 3D-printing method lets soft robots bend and grasp on command

Harvard engineers embed motion directly into soft robots with a rotational multimaterial 3D‑printing process that creates hollow pneumatic channels inside flexible filaments. When inflated, these channels cause the structures to bend, twist, or grasp in preprogrammed ways, removing molds and assembly steps and enabling rapid design changes. Demonstrations include a flower-like actuator and a hand-shaped gripper, with potential applications in surgical robotics and delicate-object handling.

via Interesting Engineering|
#3d-printing#ai-and-robotics#bio-inspired-robots
Liquid gears promise wear-free robotics, NYU study shows
ai-and-robotics2 months ago

Liquid gears promise wear-free robotics, NYU study shows

NYU researchers developed a fluid-based gear system that transmits motion via directed fluid flows instead of interlocking teeth, enabling non-contact transmission and reducing wear and jam risks. Demonstrated with two submerged cylinders in a water–glycerol mix, the approach could inform soft robotics and instantly tunable gear ratios, with findings published in Physical Review Letters.

via Interesting Engineering|
#ai-and-robotics#fluid-dynamics#fluid-gears
Tesla Stock Hits New Highs Amid Robotaxi Hype and Market Volatility
business3 months ago

Tesla Stock Hits New Highs Amid Robotaxi Hype and Market Volatility

Tesla's stock has reached a new high, surpassing its previous peak from December 2024, driven by advancements in AI, robotics, and strategic plans for autonomous vehicles, despite earlier setbacks related to political controversies and sales declines. The company's valuation has increased significantly, making it one of the top seven largest U.S. companies for the first time since May 2025.

via MarketWatch|
#ai-and-robotics#business#elon-musk
"Worker Shortage in Construction Industry: A National Survey Reveals Cultural Shift and Solutions"
business2 years ago

"Worker Shortage in Construction Industry: A National Survey Reveals Cultural Shift and Solutions"

A national survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reveals that 88% of U.S. contractors are struggling to fill open positions, leading to labor shortages and supply chain disruptions in the construction industry. The survey also highlights that half of the respondents had projects canceled or scaled back due to cost increases, while 22% experienced setbacks due to delays. In Texas, 92% of firms faced difficulty filling open positions, with the highest demand for basic laborers, heavy equipment operators, and truck drivers. AGC leaders emphasize the need for investment in education and a path to citizenship for undocumented workers. Additionally, there is optimism about the potential of AI and robotics to address the labor gap, with 44% of respondents believing these technologies will have a positive impact on the industry.

via KXAN.com|
#ai-and-robotics#business#construction