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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on December 18, 2024

Robot Dogs: What We Know About Them

Engineered to move and behave like the real thing, robot dogs can perform all sorts of tasks, from navigating disaster zones and inspecting hazardous areas to simply providing companionship.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on December 09, 2024

What Are Robotic Hands? What Can They Do?

Robotic hands are designed to mimic the movement of a human hand — whether they physically resemble them or not — and are often equipped with sensors that allow them to "feel.”

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Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on December 06, 2024

A Guide to Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

These robots can safely work everywhere from warehouses to homes without humans looking over their shoulders.

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Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on December 06, 2024

What Are Cobots?

Cobots, or collaborative robots, are designed to work safely alongside humans. Here’s how cobots differ from industrial robots, how they’re used in different industries, how they benefit workplaces and how they could impact the future of workers.

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Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Updated on November 19, 2024

Figure AI: What We Know About the Humanoid Robotics Company

This first-of-its-kind robotics company hopes to augment human productivity with its fleet of AI-powered humanoid robots.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on November 18, 2024

The Three Laws of Robotics: What Are They?

Isaac Asimov’s three laws of robotics outline steps to prevent robots from harming humans and were originally created by Asimov to drive the plots of his fictional stories. Here are popular criticisms of the laws and their real-world impact.

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Sam Daley Sam Daley
Updated on October 29, 2024

Robotics: What Are Robots?

Robotics is the use of machines that can be programmed to perform tasks. And it’s boosting efficiency and safety in industries like manufacturing and healthcare.

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Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on October 29, 2024

What Is Computer Hardware?

Computer hardware consists of the physical components that allow a computer to function and comes in two categories: internal and external computer hardware.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on October 04, 2024

What Is Manufacturing Technology?

The cyber-physical convergence that’s redefining industrial practices is predicted to roll out slowly, integrating one layer at a time.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on September 25, 2024

Why Don’t We Have Robot Maids Yet?

Creating a bot that can do multiple household chores is trickier than you think.

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