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Mahru-Z-Worlds most advanced maid robot dumps clothes in the washing machine and even heats food in the microwave: Korean scientists have created a domestic robot-Mahru-Z that cleans up, dumps clothes in the washing machine and even heats food in the microwave. The 1.3-meter, 55-kilogram Mahru-Z an assistant robot developed by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), has a human-like body with a rotating head, arms and legs, and is capable of ``seeing'' three dimensional objects and recognizing jobs that need to be done. The robot, using its moving hands, elbows and six fingers, can pick up a dirty shirt, throw it into a washing machine and push the buttons to get the laundry done. Mahru-Z could also work in tandem with its fellow maid robot, Marhu-M, an earlier KIST creation that moves on wheels, as both machines can be remote controlled through a computer server. Mahru-Z, for example, can put fruit in a basket and put it on the dinner table, while Mahru-M, which has the advantage in mobility, can locate the owner and bring him the fruits directly.
More...; January 19, 2010 | Related Entries - Robotic
Hummingbird robot can fly in a figure of eight more stable than a helicopter: Japanese researchers have developed a hummingbird robot that can flutter around freely in mid-air with rapid wing movements. The robot, a similar size to a real hummingbird, is equipped with a micro motor and four wings that can flap 30 times per second, said Hiroshi Liu, the researcher at Chiba University east of Tokyo. The robot, which weighs 2.6 grams, can fly in a figure of eight more stable than a helicopter with rotor blades. The hummingbird robot controlled with an infrared sensor and can turn up, down, right or left. Hiroshi Liu plans is to make it hover to stay at one point in mid-air, and equip it with a micro camera by March 2011.
More...; December 29, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
Robotic firefighters to be deployed into the center of a blazing inferno in Korea: Local firemen can soon avoid jumping into dangerous blazes, as two robotic firefighters have been newly invented to be deployed into the center of a blazing inferno. The first two automated, wheeled robots will be located in fire stations in Daegu, south of Seoul for test runs. Fire Spy Robot, developed by Hoya Robot, measures 12.5 centimeters in diameter and weighs 2 kilograms. It can be easily maneuvered into a blaze to check what is happening through a camera. The other, bigger vehicle, invented by DRB Fatec, which is 88 centimeters tall and 85 centimeters wide, is developed for larger fires.
More...; October 6, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
MURATAGIRL-unicycle-riding robot dreams Traveling around the world with MURATABOY: Murata has developed a unicycle-riding robot modeled on the image of a kindergarten girl- MurataGirl ('09 model). The 50-cm-tall robot with Virgo Zodiac sign weighs 6kg. Standing on its lone wheel, the robot can remain stationary, go back and forth and move along a curve by using built-in gyro sensors. MurataGirl maintains her balance by arbitrarily controlling rotation of the wheel for front-to-back direction, and rotation of the fly-wheel built into her chest for side-to-side direction, controlled by signals from the gyro sensor. She can ride at 15cm/sec-three times faster than 2008 model.
More...; September 28, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
Honda U3-X -World's first personal mobility device that enables movement in all directions: Honda has developed a new personal mobility technology and unveiled U3-X, a compact experimental device that fits comfortably between the rider's legs, to provide free movement in all directions just as in human walking - forward, backward, side-to-side, and diagonally. Honda U3-X personal mobility device makes it possible to adjust speed and move, turn and stop in all directions when the rider leans the upper body to shift body weight. This compact size and one-wheel-drive personal mobility device from Honda is designed to be friendly to the user and people around it by making it easier for the rider to reach the ground from the footrest and placing the rider on roughly the same eye level as other people or pedestrians.
More...; September 24, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
Panasonic Robotic Bed can be transformable between a bed and a wheelchair with the user staying in: Panasonic today announced the development of a bed-shaped robot which can be transformable between a bed and a wheelchair with the user staying in bed or wheelchair. The Panasonic Robotic Bed is designed to help people with limited mobility maintain an independent lifestyle, reducing the need for assistance and expanding their mobility. The Robotic Bed has been developed with Panasonic's innovative technologies including a control system that aids safe operation of the robot. The Robotic Bed automatically separates or restores certain components as it is converted into the bed or wheelchair mode. In the wheelchair mode, the robot can detect people and obstacles in its way to safely guide the user to avoid collisions. For the comfort of the user, the robot incorporates a posture support technology that enables adjusting and optimizing the mattress to contour to the body shape. The robot also helps the user turn over to prevent bedsores.
More...; September 21, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
Korea to introduce coal-mining robots to reduce the risk of human losses from conventional mining: The state-run Korea Coal Corp. (KOCOAL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday with three Korean engineering institutions and companies, including the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials, for the development of intelligent coal-mining robots in the science complex in Daejeon. The robots will not only drill in mines but will up- and offload coal onto conveyers for transportation, with operators outside to control them remotely using a three-dimensional scanner attached at the back of the robots. The introduction of mining robots will raise productivity by 30 percent.
More...; August 25, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
Evolta Robot powered by two Evolta alkaline batteries creates a new Guinness World Record: Panasonic showed that its Evolta alkaline batteries are the best in the world on Thursday when a small robot car powered by two Evolta alkaline batteries completed five and a half laps at the Le Mans racing circuit in France in 24 hours. The robot covered a distance of 23.726 kilometers, certified by Guinness World Records as the longest distance traveled by a remote-controlled robot.
More...; August 7, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
Powered by two Evolta AA alkaline batteries Panasonic Evolta Robot to pedal the 4-km Le Mans circuit: Panasonic Evolta Robot will take on the Le Mans 24 Hours circuit to demonstrate its long-life batteries. The robot — 20 cm high, 30 cm long and 20 cm wide — will pedal a three-wheeled cycle, two in front and one in back, along the historic circuit in the French town of Le Mans that is used annually for the world's oldest sports car race. Equipped with an infrared sensor, the cycling robot is programmed to follow a vehicle running ahead of it and guiding the robot on the course. The envisioned stunt on the 4-km circuit is designed to impress consumers worldwide with the durability of the Evolta battery.
More...; July 27, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
ASIMO to perform at the annual Youth Engineering Show to be held at North East of England: ASIMO returned to the North East of England this week to perform at the annual Youth Engineering Show. The show is a fast moving 85-minute educational event involving presentations, interviews, demonstrations and videos about the world of engineering - as well as a performance of ASIMO itself. Over the three days, it provides an opportunity for around 7,000 year 7 and 8 students (11-14 year olds), to sample first hand the importance of engineering in modern day life and appreciate the range of career options available in this diverse field.
More...; June 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
Bandai Doraemon - My Communication Robot: Bandai today announced the latest robot version of the popular Japanese cartoon character Doraemon. The Bandai Doraemon - My Communication Robot with 11 features is 16.5 cm tall, weighs 360g and is stuffed with the latest technology to make it more friendly and intelligent. With temperature sensors mounted on seven different parts of the body, can react to sound, light and temperature. It can talk about 1300 words spoken with animated voice of famous Japanese TV actress Wasabi Mizuta. Using speech recognition technology, the Bandai Doraemon enjoys chatting. The Bandai Doraemon expresses its emotions via the built in LCD.
More...; June 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
Epson introduces New Compact Six-Axis Robots with Best in Class speed and accuracy in a slim body: Epson today announced the addition of the new "C3 series" to its popular range of six-axis vertically articulated robots. The new model, which combines best in class speed and accuracy in a slim body, will begin shipping late July. The C3 series is the first compact model in the ProSix series of six-axis robots, which employ Epson's high-speed, low vibration Smart Motion Control technology and embodies optimal functionality for precision assembly of small parts.
More...; June 18, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
New Asimo humanoid robot to be the host of the Honda stand at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show: The host of the Honda stand at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show will be the world's most advanced humanoid robot, the new Asimo. This Asimo robot is the latest in a long line of robots from Honda which began with the E0 robot in 1986. It will be helping to demonstrate the Honda Insight's abilities. Asimo has evolved over the years to enable it to run, recognize people and objects, climb stairs and even carry and deliver drinks. Asimo has become a symbol for Honda's advanced non-automotive research and is the culmination of more than 20-years of continuous development. Honda's dream is that one day Asimo will become so advanced that it can truly help people.
More...; March 4, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
Shop Smart Robot in Japan greets visitors, attends to them and helps to find their way !: Shimizu Corp and Yasukawa Electric from Japan have opened the "Smart Showroom" that is part of the Smart Robotics Building Project, which will demonstrate the use of Smart Robots in intelligent buildings. The concept is a combination of building infrastructure, technology and robot technology and aims to achieve a variety of services and comfort to the residents. The robot can be deployed in reception, cleaning, transportation etc.
More...; February 9, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
Hard working Robot analyzes past failures and corrects its behavior patterns!: Toyota Motor Corp. and a research body of the University of Tokyo have jointly developed a prototype for what many busy career people have been dreaming of for a long time: A hardworking robot that handles household chores. The 155-cm, 130-kg humanoid robot excels in the capacity to distinguish and perceive objects such as furniture and cleaning equipment, its developers said. The robot is equipped with two arms, five recognition cameras and laser sensors. It gets around on wheels. The robot also analyzes past failures and corrects its behavior patterns. Source:-
More...; October 27, 2008 | Related Entries - Robotic
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