MassRobotics announced the winners of its 3rd Form & Function University Robotics Challenge. Fifteen teams from around the globe showcased their robotics and automation projects, competing for cash prizes. The idea of this challenge is to create a robot that looks good (Form) and works (Function). Components and software were donated to the teams by our … Read more

Robot walks on concrete paving slabs. Credit: Joseph Humphreys, University of Leeds. Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that enables a four-legged robot to adapt its gait to different, unfamiliar terrain, just like a real animal, in what is believed to be a world first. The work has been published in Nature Machine … Read more

Open-source technology developed in the civilian sector has the capacity to also be used in military applications or be simply misused. Navigating this dual-use potential is becoming more important across engineering fields, as innovation goes both ways. While the “openness” of open-source technology is part of what drives innovation and allows everyone access, it also, … Read more

Collaborative robots have revolutionized the manufacturing industry by offering a new level of flexibility and efficiency. Unlike traditional industrial robots that are solely designed to work in isolation, cobots are specifically designed to work alongside humans in a collaborative manner. This opens up a wide range of possibilities for automation in various industrial scenarios. In … Read more

Jumpstart Fellowship Program Introduces High School Girls to Careers in Robotics Vanessa Simoneau of Arlington tinkers with a robotic arm while Robina Nyangai of Lowell practices coding. They are two of 13 students in the MassRobotics Jumpstart Fellowship Program at UMass Lowell. LOWELL, Mass. – When Lowell High School senior Robina Nyangai walks into the … Read more

Only the female half of the servo extension cable is needed. Cut the female connector from the cable along with about 2″ of its wires. Solder its power and signal wires to the Feather’s Bat and D13 pins, respectively, and leave the ground wire unsoldered for the moment. Figure S The wired connections between the … Read more

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. 2025 Energy Drone & Robotics Summit: 16–18 June 2025, HOUSTON RSS 2025: 21–25 June 2025, … Read more

Efficiency is a crucial aspect of any manufacturing business. By improving efficiency, companies can reduce costs, increase productivity, minimize environmental impact, and enhance customer satisfaction. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore 10 proven strategies to improve manufacturing efficiency. These strategies encompass various areas of the manufacturing process and can be tailored to suit the … Read more