Saturday, June 25, 2016

Boston Dynamics' SpotMini Robot Can Do The Dishes!



SpotMini is a new smaller version of the Spot robot, weighing 55 lbs dripping wet (65 lbs if you include its arm.) SpotMini is all-electric (no hydraulics) and runs for about 90 minutes on a charge, depending on what it is doing. SpotMini is one of the quietest robots we have ever built. It has a variety of sensors, including depth cameras, a solid state gyro (IMU) and proprioception sensors in the limbs. These sensors help with navigation and mobile manipulation. SpotMini performs some tasks autonomously, but often uses a human for high-level guidance. For more information about SpotMini visit our website at www.BostonDynamics.com

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Fetch Automates Your Warehouse With Robots #Robots #Robotics


Silicon Valley start-up Fetch Robotics has unveiled a pair of robots designed to work in warehouses, autonomously picking and delivering goods.