OSU Engineers Test Locomotion Abilities of Two-Legged Robot

In a rolling, outdoor field, full of lumps, bumps and uneven terrain, researchers at Oregon State University last week successfully field-tested for the first time the locomotion abilities of a two-legged robot with technology that they believe heralds the running robots of the future.

Yale Robotics Engineers Collaborate on Study of Superior Grasping Ability of Primates

Scientists are coming to grips with the superior grasping ability of humans and other primates throughout history.

EU-Funded Research on Automatic Guided Vehicles for Automating Logistics in Factories

Mass production and packaging in factories is already highly automated these days, but the same cannot be said for logistics. Movements of raw materials and finished products still depend heavily on manual labour. However, EU-funded research on Automatic Guided Vehicles means this is about to change over the next decade - and could create thousands of new jobs.

The Commercial Drone Market Is Set To Soar According to New Report from Market Research International

The commercial drone market is set for massive growth, according to a new report available from Market Research International.

Can Robots Work Alongside Humans Safely?

The same technology that has provided value for warfighters can be brought into the commercial world to provide safety and efficiency for forklifts, golfcarts, lawnmowers and porters to carry your luggage in resorts and shopping carts that can follow or lead you in retail stores.

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