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1 week ago | 
mashable.com | Emmett Smith
The Unitree B2 robot is now being adapted for fire rescue operations. In this video we break down the robot’s mobility, firefighting tools, and how it's being used in real-world emergency scenarios. The video also highlights its role in reconnaissance and post-fire monitoring.
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2 weeks ago | 
mashable.com | Emmett Smith
Engineers at MIT have created a small, hopping robot designed to traverse challenging environments. The robot utilizes a spring-loaded leg for propulsion and incorporates flapping wing modules for stability and control. This design enables movement across diverse surfaces and the ability to carry loads exceeding its own weight.
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1 month ago | 
mashable.com | Emmett Smith
Researchers at Bioinspired Robotics and Design Lab, UC San Diego created a fully 3D-printed, six-legged robot that walks using compressed air. It has no electronics, motors, or batteries—just soft actuators powered by gas. Tested on various terrains, it operates continuously with a steady air supply.
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1 month ago | 
mashable.com | Emmett Smith
Boston Dynamics first revealed Atlas in 2013 and has since been sharing updates on the robot’s evolving abilities. We’ve seen Atlas hop, run, and even flip across our screens. Now, the humanoid is not only stepping behind the camera—quite literally—to explore how robotics can assist on film sets but is also being put to the test in car manufacturing.
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1 month ago | 
mashable.com | Emmett Smith
Norwegian startup 1X released new video showcasing its humanoid robot, Neo Gamma, performing household tasks like vacuuming, cleaning windows, and carrying laundry. While the demo doesn’t confirm its level of autonomy, 1X has previously shown its Eve robots working independently. Neo Gamma features a 3D-printed nylon suit and shoes, designed for a minimalist home. 1X plans to begin testing Neo Gamma in homes by late 2025.
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1 month ago | 
mashable.com | Emmett Smith
EPFL researchers have developed a robot that can drive, roll, and even paddle through water to reach its destination. A sneak peek at the innovations that will change our everyday lives in the future. GOATis a shape-shifting robot designed to move across almost any terrain by changing its form in real time. It can switch between a flat, rover-like mode for driving and a spherical mode for rolling, saving energy and adapting to different environments.
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2 months ago | 
mashable.com | Emmett Smith
Think of it as a helpful roommate, but one that actually listens Running, jumping, and flying: welcome to the future of robotics. Figure’s latest AI system, Helix, is changing the game for humanoid robots by allowing them to perform complex tasks through simple voice commands—no training required. In a new demo, two robots successfully put away groceries by scanning their environment, adapting in real time, and even working together to complete the job.
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2 months ago | 
mashable.com | Emmett Smith
The robots are taking moves from Kobe Bryant, Cristiano Ronaldo, and LeBron James. A sneak peek at the innovations that will change our everyday lives in the future. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Nvidia have developed a system called ASAP, which helps humanoid robots move more like real humans by bridging the gap between simulation and real-world physics.
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2 months ago | 
flipboard.com | Emmett Smith
2 days agoChina: Humanoid robot hits major tech milestones with new skillsChina - February 17, 2025 China's first independently-developed general humanoid robot, Tiangong, has achieved a series of technological upgrades, demonstrating new capabilities like running, climbing stairs, and conducting electrical inspections.
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2 months ago | 
mashable.com | Emmett Smith
Researchers at Hanyang University are developing tiny microbot swarms that connect, move and change shape when controlled by magnets. While still in early development, researchers believe they could eventually be used for tasks like delivering medicine, clearing blockages, or even environmental cleanup.
