Japanese researchers have developed a software platform open source to break the humanoid and simulation of all mechanical devices. Accelerate research and development in robotics and allow the sharing of best ideas. It is the objective of OpenHRP3 (Open Architecture Human-Centered Robotics Platform 3), a new software package for the simulation of the various robots. [...]
The designer Michal Glogowski robot offers a 220 pounds which helps prevent the accumulation of snow on flat roofs to buildings. Appointed ROOFUS, this robot can be controlled either remotely or be completely autonomous. Blades placed in front of the hood allows it to collect the snow but also to break the ice that would [...]
After Honda and Sony, it’s the turn of the Japanese manufacturer Nissan to get into robotics. Indeed, thanks to the Center of Advanced Technologies of the same firm (in collaboration with the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo) BR23C that the robot was born. At first sight it is [...]
Twendy One is a robot that was created by Waseda University in Tokyo and Professor Shigeki Sugano. Although it seems quite small in the illustration, it still measure 1.50 meters and weighs 111kg.You might ask what is its purpose? Its mission is to help people with reduced mobility (disabled, elderly people …) at home. Indeed, [...]
For thousands of years, wood is used for many types of buildings. The oldest log homes were nearly a thousand years. This type of construction has many advantages and techniques used are old and proven. The average lifespan of a wooden house full (round or squared) is four to five centuries at least, some more [...]
It was all dreamed of having a robot that can do all the chores for us. Well for some, this is not dream but reality. Engineers and scientists in Silicon Valley have created a robot capable of cleaning the house. Whether to store dishes, to dust, water the plants or storing on your couch cousins, [...]
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The purpose of these tags is to use the time propagation of a sound message to know the position of the robot. Steps to measure the distance of the robot 1 tag:
At that time the public sees the interest of American military vehicles to the use of robots. Most recently, in electronic media мелькали reports of mini-robots, and even the cyborg (insects, controlled by electronic pulses, and can bear a miniature video camera) with an interest Agency DARPA. Now, the military focused on the development of [...]
New technology in our day can lead to delight, appalled, to amaze and compel think … Act. But there is another feeling, which, though not so often, but are the fruits of technological progress. This feeling of tender emotion. Perhaps, today, just a great day for new acquaintances … Let me introduce you to young [...]