Agricultural Manipulation: Picking Fragile Produce
Imagine a robot arm reaching through a tangle of leaves, gently closing its fingers around a ripe tomato, and lifting…
Robots for Elder Care: Promise and Limits
Imagine a future where robots are not just confined to factory floors or laboratory benches, but instead, move quietly and…
Service Robots in Restaurants and Hotels
Imagine stepping into a bustling restaurant where robots glide effortlessly between tables, expertly weaving through guests, delivering piping hot meals…
Actuators: Harmonic Drives, Cycloidal, Direct Drive
Imagine a robot arm assembling a smartphone, or a surgical robot performing delicate procedures inside the human body. What makes…
End Effectors for Logistics and E-commerce
Imagine a world where robots not only move boxes but also delicately pick out a lipstick from a crowded shelf,…
Mechanical Design: Lightweight vs Stiffness
Imagine designing a robot arm that can gracefully pick up a raspberry, then instantly switch to handling a metal bolt…
Embedded Computing Boards for Robotics
Imagine a robot arm learning to assemble smartphones, or a self-driving delivery bot weaving through a busy office. At the…
Battery Technologies for Mobile Robots
Imagine a future where mobile robots tirelessly explore disaster zones, deliver vital medical supplies, or patrol sprawling warehouses—all powered by…
Designing Tactile Sensing for Grippers
Imagine a robotic hand that can not only see but also feel the world around it. This is no longer…
Selecting Motors and Gearboxes for Robots
Few aspects of robotics are as foundational—and as thrilling—as selecting the right motors and gearboxes. Whether you’re designing a nimble…