Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) want to equip the helper so that it makes easy to use even complex media. The goal: even if they are housebound, older people are to maintain their social contacts and prevent isolation and can train cognitive abilities. “Call my daughter!” Maybe the old man forgot the [...]
Would you like to automate a task but don’t know how? Have you looked through some motion control catalogs and been shocked by the complexity? Most vendors expect you to select and match motors, drivers, power supplies, and cables, then write your own software. We’ve cut through the confusion and created the complete motion control [...]
Our administrator present a range of materials that can be incorporated in the creation of educational robots, in the last LEGO catalog, presents a solar panel is complemented by the NXT Intelligent Brick, denominate “extra set of renewable energy,” an updated version of the solar panels contained in
Cyber Dyne Company decided to start mass production of exoskeleton. Apparatus HAL [hybrid assistive limb, or "hybrid auxiliary limb], designed to increase the physical strength of the owner. Using sensors attached to human skin, exoskeleton determines which muscles are going to involve people, and creates a directed effort. For the same reason people do not [...]
Human-shaped robots are well-suited for operating within environments designed for real humans. In order to provide an experimental research platform for full-body integrated sensing and control, the prototype Humanoid Robot “H6″ and “H7″ are currently being developed at the JSK Laboratory at the University of Tokyo.
The term BEAM is an acronym for Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics and Mechanics. BEAM robotics was invented (and is patented) by Dr Mark W. Til den whilst he was a student at University in Canada.BEAM robots do not use computers or micro-controllers as brains they have ‘hard-wired’ electronic control systems. Generally they are much cheaper to [...]
In this article we will discuss a little robot known in France and yet old enough in its country of origin, the United States. The Boe-Bot, Society Parallax is indeed a small robot with two differential wheels very well made and ideal for his first steps in robotics.
Using remote-controlled robots that perform complex surgical operations has some advantages, as well as for doctors and patients. This allows doctors to avoid physical exertion, fatigue and a more lengthy and complex operations.
NEC Corporation of Japan is a huge conglomerate of companies with operations in diverse fields. And one such area is the area of robotics, where the company has been known since ancient times.
Robosapien RS Media – is a complete multimedia robotic experiment with unique capabilities. RS Media brings technology to life. Plays mp3 and mpeg4, and can do video and photos, interact with the environment. His head built-in camera,
Techniques for detecting emotions are now a reality. By analyzing facial expressions, software can determine the character of a person and respond accordingly.
Developed by a European consortium humanoid robot “cub” will soon be able to feel his surroundings. Made possible by a touch-sensitive skin, the researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology have developed.