Emmett Smith

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

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.

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.

1 month 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.