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What happens when you mix a two wheeled rover with a drone? 🤔 You get a hybrid aerial-ground robot that can fly, walk, crawl, and climb steep and rough terrain. Developed by students at the Nanyang Technological University Singapore, the "Double-Bee" robot uses the high energy efficiency of a bicopter configuration in aerial mode, and enjoys the low power consumption of a two-wheel self-balancing robot on the ground. This robot leverages a decoupled control scheme, where the attitude of the robot is controlled using thrusts, and the translational motion is realized using wheels. The design of the robot gives it a unique ability to navigate unstructured environments 💡 Let us know what you think about Double-Bee in the comments below? #drones #robotics #autonomy

Humanoid Long Jump. The G1 humanoid from Unitree Robotics has completed a long jump of 1.4 meters - possibly the longest jump ever achieved by a humanoid robot of its size in the world, standing only 1.32 meters tall. The G1 has up to 43 joint motors and a dexterous three-fingered hand, designed for precise manipulation and AI research. Priced from $16,000, it features robust Sim2Real capabilities, making it a compelling choice for robotics developers. #humanoid #robotics #AI

Meet the 3-in-1 biped robot, designed for researchers. LimX Dynamics has unveiled TRON 1, a multi-modal biped robot, offering three operational modes in one platform. Researchers can switch between point-foot, sole, and wheeled configurations for flexible all-terrain mobility. With an open SDK, Python-based R&D environment, and support for Sim2Real deployment, it's an impressive testbed for embodied intelligence research. Pre-orders are now open, with a pricing starting at $15,000. #robotics #AI

Flying robots are taking humans out of dangerous inspections 💡 Industrial inspections have long relied on humans using handheld devices to assess asset integrity, often requiring scaffolding or rope access for high structures, limiting inspection frequency. This traditional approach not only demands significant effort and overhead but also exposes workers to considerable risk. Voliro’s drone technology changes the game, providing a safer, faster, and more cost-effective alternative. By accessing hard-to-reach areas with ease, these drones perform essential measurements without the need for complex setups or risking human lives. A step forward in sustainable industrial operations. #drones #robotics #industrialinspections

Meet the Humanoid Robot Built for Developers 👋 Booster Robotics' T1 is engineered to make humanoid robots more accessible and practical for developers. Combining advanced hardware and software, T1 delivers lifelike movement, making it versatile for industrial and commercial use. Designed with customization in mind, the platform's goal is to enable developers to adapt and innovate further, to shape the future of robotics. #robotics #humanoids #developers

Have you seen the drone that rolls? Revolute Robotics is redefining mobility in robotics by blending drone tech with ground capabilities. Born from research at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this Hybrid Mobility Robot is designed to switch between rolling and flying, making it ideal for navigating tight, industrial spaces. With a team of experts from both the drone and robotics fields, Revolute is positioning itself as a key player in sectors like inspection, security, and defense, aiming to take robots where they've never been before. #Robotics #DroneTech #Innovation #AutonomousSystems

Robots Are Learning by Copying Humans Robots are getting smarter by mimicking human actions, but teaching them to perform different tasks has been both complex and costly. Traditional teleoperation systems require expensive, custom hardware to work with various robot types. ACE, developed at UC San Diego, changes that. This low-cost, cross-platform system uses a hand-facing camera and exoskeleton to accurately track 3D hand movements in real time. Unlike older systems, ACE adapts to different robots without customization, making it easier and more affordable for robots to learn and perform complex tasks across industries. #robotics #tech #innovation

Robots Are Learning by Copying Humans Robots are getting smarter by mimicking human actions, but teaching them to perform different tasks has been both complex and costly. Traditional teleoperation systems require expensive, custom hardware to work with various robot types. ACE, developed at UC San Diego, changes that. This low-cost, cross-platform system uses a hand-facing camera and exoskeleton to accurately track 3D hand movements in real time. Unlike older systems, ACE adapts to different robots without customization, making it easier and more affordable for robots to learn and perform complex tasks across industries. #robotics #tech #innovation

Meet the Mesmerising Tripteron. A Tripteron is a one-of-a-kind robot that merges the benefits of both serial and parallel mechanisms. With three translational degrees of freedom, each controlled by a dedicated actuator along the x, y, and z axes, it boasts a simple kinematic model, eliminating the need for complex control equations. Despite this simplicity, its parallel design allows for impressive acceleration, as heavy components like motors and ball screws remain fixed. Developed and patented by researchers at Laval University in the early 2000s, Tripteron offers a powerful blend of speed and precision without the usual mechanical complexity. Created by Oleksandr Stepanenko 🇺🇦 #robotics #automation #innovation #tech

Drones flying in close formation without crashing? University of California, Berkeley's ProxFly system enables drones to fly in close formation without crashing, crucial for drone swarming in tasks like mapping, exploration, and mid-air docking. By combining a traditional flight controller with a reinforcement learning module, ProxFly autonomously compensates for complex aerodynamic forces without drone-to-drone communication. In tests, it outperformed standard controllers and rivals more complex systems, paving the way for safer drone swarms, mid-air battery swaps, and even new aerial robotics applications like construction or in-flight assembly. #drones #autonomy #robotics