MIT Commissions Special Touchy-Feely Robot Skin To Be Made
Peratech Limited has been commissioned by the MIT Media Lab to develop a new type of electronic 'skin' that enables robotic devices to detect not only that they have been touched but also where and how hard the touch was. The key to the sensing technology is Peratech's patented 'QTC' materials. QTC's, or Quantum Tunnelling Composites, are a unique new material type which provides a measured response to force and/or touch by changing its electrical resistance - much as a dimmer light switch controls a light bulb. This enables a simple electronic ...
Hexapod Robot Gives 10lbs Of Force For Medical Applications
The miniature hexapod system provides more than 10 lbs of force and motion in all six degrees of freedom. It can be used for manufacturing and placing of parts requiring very high precision, for microscopy applications or laser and optical alignment After two decades of experience with the design and production of hexapod robots, PI’s electro-mechanical / piezoelectric six-axis positioners are among the most advanced multiaxis precision motion control systems in the world. Features and Advantages of the M-810 Miniature Hexapod Operation in Any Orientation High-Stiffness 6-Axis Hexapod with 5 kg Load Capacity Very Compact: 10 cm Diameter, 11.8 ...
NASA Reveals Robot Astronaut: Robonaut 2
NASA is turning to robotics to help their astronauts while in space. NASA scientists have developed a new dexterous humanoid robot which can work side by side with humans Robonaut2, or R2, is the next generation dexterous robot that uses the same tools as humans, allowing it to work safely along with people, a necessity both on earth and in space. The machines are faster and can use their hands to do work beyond the scope of prior humanoid machines. R2, the next iteration of Robonaut, could assist astronauts during hazardous space missions using leading edge control, sensor and vision technologies. Working side ...
DASH, The Robotic Cockroach, To Save Lives In Haiti
UC Berkeley's Department of Electrical Engineering is developing mini-robots to help locate earthquake survivors easily, cheaply, and quickly, and without jeopardizing the lives of rescuers. The remote control robot is known as DASH. It's made of cardboard, plastic, and parts of computers and bits of old toys. The researchers goal is to develop swarms of the cheap, diminutive robots that can hunt down the survivors of disasters such as the earthquake that's laid waste to Haiti as quickly as possible. The long-term goal is to equip DASH with heat sensors, a Wi-Fi wireless Internet connection and cameras, as well as the capability ...
First Robotic Radical Cystectomy Deemed a Success
The first first robotic radical cystectomy, a surgical procedure to treat invasive cancer of the bladder, was recently performed at Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta. Dr. Rajesh Laungani, Director of Robotic Urology at Saint Joseph’s, performed the minimally-invasive surgery. Invasive bladder cancer has a very high mortality rate and generally results in death if not treated. During a radical cystectomy, the entire bladder (and prostate, if the patient is male) is removed. According to Laungani, performing this robotically allows for a minimally invasive approach. The advantages include less blood loss, less pain, and quicker recovery. Just as importantly, it provides comparable ...
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