Saturday, July 16, 2016

Autonomous Combine can Auto Steer with No operator in the cab. Fully automatic tractor and planter.



This is a John Deere tractor being driven by auto steer and itec pro. It is a Deere Orthman 44 foot planter and there is no operator in the cab.

Farming Robot SwagBot Can Herd Cows


Meet SwagBot – our latest farming robot. SwagBot proved successful in its first field test. SwagBot successfully demonstrated the ability to operate in the rugged cattle station environment. Future trials will focus on applying research toward autonomous farm activities including monitoring and interacting with plants and animals.

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.

Monday, May 30, 2016

Zenbo by ASUS Is Your New Personal Assistant Robot for only $599.00



Zenbo is a friendly and capable home robot designed to provide assistance, entertainment, and companionship to families and meant to address the needs of each family member. With a full range of capabilities, including the ability to move independently and understand spoken commands, Zenbo can assist in the home and interacting with him is easy and fun. 

 For more information, please visit: zenbo.asus.com


Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The HDMS 551s1 Robot Has Incredible Dexterity


From CNET:

The US Army has just taken possession of a very special robot. The HDMS 551s1 by robotics company Resquared is designed to perform precision tasks, controlled by a human operater. Its two arms are equipped with specially designed two-fingered grippers, and a human-like torso for further degrees of freedom.

Sunday, April 10, 2016

New Bipedal Robot From Google

Google owned Schaft unveils new bipedal robot at NEST2016 in Tokyo.