Jijo Malayil

New Delhi

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Shape-shifting wearables bring custom motion, touch to medical tech

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have developed a powerful new algorithm that enables the design of reconfigurable metastructures with tunable stiffness and six degrees of freedom (DoF). This breakthrough allows designers to program complex motion pathways directly into materials, granting unprecedented control over how joints function in advanced mechanical systems.
Humanoid robot ALANA with lifelike arms, chatbot brains made in $70

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil

A new open-source humanoid robot, ALANA, is attracting attention in the maker community for its affordability and functionality. Designed by Shashwat Batish, ALANA is a life-size robot with movable arms powered by custom servo motors, capable of lifting 500 grams at full extension. Fully 3D-printed and controlled via a locally run large language model (LLM) chatbot, the robot can be assembled for as little as $70, including all materials, electronics, and power supply.
US firm's humanoid robot to perform welding in Korea's shipbuilding

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil

A Houston-based robotics company is set to deliver a humanoid robotic worker to South Korea for shipbuilding tasks in the coming years. Persona AI has partnered with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai Robotics, and manufacturing firm Vazil to develop humanoid robots capable of performing advanced welding tasks in shipyards. The humanoid welding robots are expected to boost productivity while lowering physical strain and safety risks for workers.
Tiny Lego-like microrobot flies, drives to tackle tough terrain

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil

Researchers have unveiled the world’s smallest and lightest wireless shape-shifting robot, capable of moving across land and taking flight. Developed by a team consisting of members from Tsinghua and Beihang universities in China, the innovative robot is inspired by Lego and designed for adaptability in challenging environments, such as disaster zones. During outdoor tests, the 9 cm-long, 25-gram microrobot flew over obstacles, landed smoothly, and then transformed to drive along the ground.
Scientists unlock realistic touch for robots with simple material fix

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil

The study could allow cheap robotic skins to mimic human touch. iStockResearchers have made a breakthrough that could pave the way for affordable, highly sensitive robotic touch. A team from Northwestern University and Israel’s Tel Aviv University discovered that a hidden flaw in widely used silicone rubber composites—insulating layers on the surface—was blocking accurate electrical sensing in robotic skin.
UK's new drone could make F-35 jets evade even the smartest radars

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil

The drone is the first of a new family of Autonomous Collaborative Platforms. RAFThe Royal Air Force (RAF) of the UK has officially introduced a new drone, StormShroud, to neutralize enemy defenses. Designed to fly without a pilot, StormShroud is part of a new generation of smart aircraft that can work alongside fighter jets like the F-35B Lightning and Typhoon. According to the RAF, its main role is to jam enemy radar systems, helping protect pilots and make missions safer and more effective.
New algorithm slashes robot memory use, unlocks faster navigation

2 weeks ago | interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil

Researchers at Northeastern University have developed a new algorithm that significantly improves the efficiency of mobile robot navigation. Designed to reduce the heavy memory demands of autonomous operation, the breakthrough enables robots to move and make decisions using fewer computational resources. Named Deep Feature Assisted Lidar Inertial Odometry and Mapping (DFLIOM), the algorithm paves the way for more practical and scalable deployment in real-world environments.
Tariffs halt US efforts to challenge China in robotics, automation

2 weeks ago | interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil

Trade tensions overshadow the industry’s supply chains as the US pushes to lead the next wave of robotics innovation and efforts for increased automation. While not a headline topic at this week’s Robotics Summit & Expo held in Boston, concern over tariffs loomed in the background, according to media reports.
T. rex leather couldn't be authentic as no dinosaur DNA, skin exist

2 weeks ago | interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil

The process of creating T-Rex leather uses fossilized dinosaur collagen. (Representational image)iStockA few days back, companies unveiled plans to create luxury fashion accessories using lab-grown “Tyrannosaurus rex leather.” However, researchers have now cautioned that the final product won’t be authentic dinosaur leather despite the bold claims, reports a science news portal.
Scientists improve coordination in robot swarms using VR for fish

2 weeks ago | interestingengineering.com | Jijo Malayil

A team of biologists and robotic engineers in Germany has created a robot control system inspired by how zebrafish swim in groups. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior and the University of Konstanz used a virtual reality setup to study how leader and follower fish move together. By copying these patterns, they designed a way for drones or ground robots to follow a lead robot without crashing, even on tricky paths.