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Designed by Daniel Abendroth and Andreas Meinhardt, the Hagent robotic heat redistributor uses a heat sensor to find a warm cozy place such as next to the fireplace. The device will absorb all of that heat, storing it as energy. Once the temperature drops, the Hagent robotic heat redistributor will move around to where it is cold and release the stored heat. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. Read more
Designed by Massimo Battaglia, the Gymbot is a concept humanoid robot that features articulated joints that mimic human movement, speed and precision. This personal trainer robot has several sensors that will measure your heart rate and blood pressure. The robot is equipped with a 3D video camera, a thermal camera and a microphone. See more pictures after the jump. Read more
As its name suggests, the TOUGHBOT is a rugged robot that is designed for surveillance, reconnaissance and inspection. The lightweight robot is equipped with an infra red camera, a water resistant shell and the ability to turn on a dime. The TOUGHBOT Robotic Platform is priced at $4,990. [Product Page]
Aldebaran Robotics has recently introduced the NAO Next Gen. The robot is powered by a 1.6GHz Intel processor, which is capable of handling two HD video streams simultaneously. This processor also enables the robot to recognize objects and faces faster that its predecessors. The NAO Next Gen also features smart torque control and self-collision avoidance. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. Read more
Honda Motor has proudly introduced the all-new ASIMO humanoid robot that is equipped with the world’s first autonomous behavior control technology. The smarter version of ASIMO is able to change its behavior and interact with its surrounding situations. This robot uses pre-set space sensor to predict the direction a person will walk within the next few seconds to avoid collision. The all-new ASIMO also features faces and voices-recognitions technology, allowing it to speak with multiple people simultaneously. What’s more, the ASIMO is equipped with a highly functional multi-fingered hand. [Honda]
Thijs Meenink from the Netherland’s Eindhoven University of Technology has developed a smart eye-surgery robot that enables ophthalmologists to operate with a higher precision on the eye’s retina and vitreous humor. The eye surgeon operates this robot using two joysticks with a haptic feedback, allowing the surgeon to feel any of the resistance put up by the patients’ tissues. The robot also has two robot arms that will copy every movements of the surgeon’s hands and carry out the actual operation. [Gizmag]
The Kibo 2.0 has debuted at the Robot World 2011 in South Korea. Measuring 120cm tall and weighing 48kg, this robot has a similar design to the Asimo robot from Honda. What makes the Kibo 2.0 more interesting is that it features expressive faces such as moving eyes, eyelids and lips. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
The Rotundus GroundBot is a remote-controlled spy robot that has the ability to go offroad in snow, mud, sand and water. The robot features a pair of cameras that produce images in 3D quality. What’s more, the spy robot has a maximum speed of only 6mph. The Rotundus GroundBot can be used for urban mapping, remote terrain exploration, and post-disaster search and rescue operations. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. Read more
Neato Robotics has joined together with Target to distribute its new Neato XV-12 all-floor vacuum cleaner. Designed to automatically and intelligently clean homes on a daily basis, the Neato XV-12 is able to remove dirt, debris, pet hair, dust and pollen that can cause allergies and asthma. You can schedule this robotic vacuum cleaner to clean every day automatically. Available only in Misty White color, the Neato XV-12 will be available at more than 1,750 Target retail locations across the U.S. beginning on October 16, 2011 for $399.99 a pop. [Engadget]
The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has unveiled a completely new version of ETRO social robot from South Korea. The new robot responds to people nearby with simple phrases and changing facial expressions (through its RGB LED array). This version features more complex arms than its predecessor, as well as an omnidirectional mobile base, ultrasonic sensors, and PSD sensors. The robot has a single camera located on its chest. It contains embedded boards built specifically for image recognition, speech recognition, and speech synthesis, commissioned from a supplier called WithRobot. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
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