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Walden Robotics Receives $300 Million in Seed Funding to Deploy Its Robots in Various Industries

2026-07-23T18:44:14Z

Walden’s general-purpose robot. (Image Credit: Walden Robotics) I didn't even know they existed, but they are worth so much. Massachusetts-based startup Walden Robotics, founded from Toyota’s robotics research lab, recently emerged f...(read more)

Cooling System in China Cools the Air Around Apartment Buildings

2026-07-14T19:35:04Z

China’s rooftop rain system releases water mist to cool the air on hot days. (Image Credit: Reddit) It’s hard to believe this is real. But, China is deploying some pretty cool technology. Literally. If there’s hot weather in the ar...(read more)

Bambu Lab Introduces a New Cleaner/Safer 3D Printing Filament

2026-07-07T19:23:42Z

(Image Credit: Osman Talha Dilyar/Unsplash) Some makers worry about using 3D printers at home as they may emit ultrafine particles and volatile organic compounds in the air during printing. This raises concerns about indoor air quality, especially a...(read more)

High School Student Develops Turtle-Inspired Underwater Robot

2026-07-01T18:44:19Z

BURT is an AI-powered robot designed to monitor the aquatic environment. (Image Credit: Youth Science Canada/Evan Budz) Sea turtles are one of the most majestic creatures in the ocean. For Evan Budz, a 15-year-old high school student in Burlington, ...(read more)

AI Robot Ace Plays Table Tennis Against Human Players, Winning a Few Matches

2026-06-24T05:04:53Z

Sony AI’s Ace robot playing table tennis against a human player. (Image Credit: Sony AI/YouTube) Sony’s AI robot Ace played a few matches of table tennis with elite players, often coming out on top. The achievement shows the advancements...(read more)

Getting Started with RS-485 Modbus RTU: Multi-Channel Thermocouple Measurement

2026-06-21T03:00:38Z

Table of Contents Introduction What Is Modbus RTU? What is Modbus TCP? RS-485 Refresher Multi-Channel Thermocouple Adapter Product Description Product Specifications Default Communication Settings Input Registers (Temperature Values) Holding Regis...(read more)

The Ocean Cleanup Will Clean The LA Rivers in Time for the 2028 Olympics

2026-06-16T14:41:43Z

The Interceptor removes plastic waste from rivers. (Image Credit: The Ocean Cleanup) LA is getting ready for the 2028 Olympics. While doing so, efforts are underway to clean the waterways and coastlines. Dutch-based company The Ocean Cleanup pl...(read more)

Modix Reveals Large 3D Printer That Can Print Furniture

2026-06-10T21:39:41Z

The MAMA-1000 3D pellet printer is large enough to print out furniture and other objects. (Image Credit: Modix) Modix has introduced the MAMA-1000, a pellet 3D printer for research, industrial production, and manufacturing. It combines both pellet a...(read more)

Remember The Etch-A-Sketch Toy? Now, There’s EtchBot!

2026-06-03T18:21:42Z

The etch bot draws a portrait from a user uploaded image. (Image Credit: Every Flavor of Robot/YouTube) Back in the day, Etch-a-Sketch toys were a big childhood fascination. Many of us used it to sketch out a drawing to express our artistic side. Th...(read more)

Piaggo Fast Forward Launches New Star Wars-Themed Robot That Carries Items for You

2026-05-07T06:31:13Z

The Grogu-theme gitamini robot features sensors, a color CMOS camera, and cameras to identify the owner and follow them. (Image Credit: Piaggo Fast Forward) I love this. I want it so bad. Star Wars: The Mandalorian fans now have something to get ex...(read more)

Researchers Make a Robotic Gripper Out of Langoustine Tails

2026-01-23T17:43:18Z

The researchers repurposed langoustine tails into a robotic gripper that can handle delicate objects like a mushroom. (Image Credit: EPFL) Nature has always been a great source of inspiration in robotics. Some bio-inspired machines are, however, unu...(read more)

Scientists Are Working on a Tractor Beam to Remove Space Debris from Orbit

2026-01-22T20:47:18Z

UC Boulder is working on a electrostatic beam that generates electrostatic attraction to remove space debris from Earth orbit. (Image Credit: Schaub Lab) Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder believe dead satellites orbiting the Earth co...(read more)

Ant-like Swarm Robot Lifts and Transports Objects Heavier Than Its Weight

2025-12-30T20:54:45Z

The Hanyang researchers microrobot swarm can lift objects and guide insects to food. (Image Credit: Device) Hanyang University researchers developed an ant-like magnetic microrobot swarm that works together to lift objects heavier than its own weigh...(read more)

Three Robot Projects Shaping The Industry

2025-11-11T21:03:38Z

www.youtube.com/watch Unitree's G1 humanoid robot is quite impressive! It's already demonstrated new capabilities that exceed what ordinary robots can do. Recently, the robot left viewers in awe as it performed martial and acrobatic arts-insp...(read more)

Origami Inspires the Development of Transformative Structures and Materials

2025-09-04T19:02:57Z

Novelino has created many different structures inspired by origami. (Image Credit: Rice University) Scientists often turn to the art of paper folding as a source of inspiration to build projects. Larissa Novelino, assistant professor of civil and en...(read more)