Textbooks that provide a broad algorithmic perspective on the mechanics and dynamics of robots almost unfailingly serve students at the graduate level. Introduction to Autonomous Robots offers a ...

Despite the longevity of the robot concept, robotic butlers that roam our homes and relieve us from housework still seemed far from reality until very recently. Instead, the vast majority of robots ...

Truly fantastic article, thanks for modernising my robot coding theory (robocoding?). Interesting to see Sebastian Thrun is also an author of the CARMEN framework Game_Ender mentioned*. * Although the ...

As collaborative robots continue to be introduced in manufacturing, some key safety hazards need to be addressed before collaborative robots can be safely implemented on the line. The introduction of ...

Locomotion, end-effectors, appearance - and how they relate to a robot’s purpose. We focus on design elements: locomotion, end-effectors, appearance - and how they relate to a robot’s purpose.

For many households, the Roomba robot vacuum epitomized the promise of home robotics, offering a glimpse into a future where chores are effortlessly managed by machines. However, the recent bankruptcy ...

Robot technology is evolving at breakneck speed. SoftBank’s Pepper is found in companies across the globe and is rapidly improving its conversation skills. Telepresence robots open up new ...

Oh, and before I get crucified by the pro-AI camp: When I say "No robot today performs object recognition the way the human brain does." then I don't mean this is in principle impossible for a robot.