The Experiment That Left Claude Needing ‘Robot Therapy’

Researchers tested an LLM-powered robot's ability to fetch butter. The result? Today’s models still struggle at basic ...
Hackaday

A Simple $25 Robot Based On The ESP32

Paul McCabe] wrote in to let us know about his $25 robot. This small wheeled robot is based on an ESP32 and made using cardboard and hot glue. You drive the contraption using a Bluetooth game ...
IEEE

Human-Robot Navigation Using Event-Based Cameras and Reinforcement Learning

Abstract: This work introduces a robot navigation controller that combines event cameras and other sensors with reinforcement learning to enable real-time human-centered navigation and obstacle ...
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Creepy robot moves using 1,000 artificial muscles

The technology experts at Digital Trends reveal a creepy robot that moves using 1,000 artificial muscles. Cardiologist: 9 American foods you 'couldn't pay me to eat'—after 20 years of treating heart ...
IEEE

Voronoi-Diagram-Based Nonconvex NMPC in Multi-Obstacle Environments for Robot Systems with Limited Detection Abilities

Abstract: This paper studies a Voronoi-diagram-based nonconvex nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) to deal with a tracking problem for a robot system with a limited detection ability in a ...
The New York Times

There Are More Robots Working in China Than the Rest of the World Combined

China has embarked on a campaign to use more robots in its factories, transforming its manufacturing industries and becoming the dominant maker. By Meaghan Tobin and Keith Bradsher Meaghan Tobin ...
The Sacramento Observer

MLB will use robot umpires in 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in ...