Scientists at the University of Tokyo, led by Dr. Kento Kawaharazuka, have taken a novel approach to this problem. Instead of creating a fully autonomous vehicle, they’ve developed a robot that can drive a regular car.
Category: Robotics
Tech that’s turning big rigs, trucks, even tanks into self-driving vehicles | Fox News
Kodiak Robotics is at the forefront of this revolution, developing cutting-edge autonomous technology that’s set to transform the trucking industry. But the big question is: Are we as a society ready for this leap?
Navy tests using drones for medical supply deliveries during RIMPAC
As the Navy looks to further integrate drones into the manned fleet, the sea service assessed using unmanned aerial systems to deliver critical supplies to the destroyer Curtis Wilbur last month during the massive Rim of the Pacific military exercise.
Army testing ‘pocket-sized’ drones that could soon be in the hands of every squad | Fox News
The tiny drones, which have already deployed with units such as the Army’s legendary 82nd Airborne Division, are small and lightweight enough that a single soldier can carry the drone, controller, and batteries needed to operate the system as part of their standard combat load. Once in the air, the device can transmit live video and HD still images of the surrounding area.
Researchers wonder what if you just put a robot in the driver’s seat instead of automating the car?
In this new effort, the research team wondered if it might not be easier and cheaper simply to build a robot that can be taught how to drive a car and put it in the driver’s seat of a normal vehicle.
The world’s largest 3D printer is building cozy homes from wood | CNN
The new printer can produce objects as large as 96 feet long by 32 feet wide by 18 feet high and can print up to 500 pounds per hour.
White Castle is Testing a Robotic Burger Flipper
The article may claim that this is a result of reducing human interaction due to Covid-19, however fast food chains have been investing in robotic research for years. As minimum…
Get a $20 Computer the Size of a Quarter
The Microduino is due out in November. It is based off the Arduino board/computer. It will be interesting to see how this device does and what interesting programs arise for…