When Apple released iOS 18.4 to everyone earlier this year, it came with a big upgrade to the Home app. Users can now add robot vacuums to HomeKit for the first time thanks to the Matter smart home ...

MIT scientists working with Google DeepMind researchers have developed an AI-driven robot that can ‘turn ideas into physical objects’ based on simple text descriptions. The researchers say their robot ...

Computer-aided design (CAD) systems are tried-and-true tools used to design many of the physical objects we use each day. But CAD software requires extensive expertise to master, and many tools ...

Abstract: In the field of multimobile robots (MMRs), object recognition and obstacle avoidance are fundamental capabilities to ensure autonomous navigation and safe task execution, particularly in ...

Abstract: This research focuses on the obstacle avoidance of a three-wheel drive (3WD) omni-wheel mobile robot in Webots simulation environment. Traditionally for objectives-oriented and fast robot ...

A compact data format optimized for transmitting structured information to Large Language Models (LLMs) with 30-60% fewer tokens than JSON. TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation) combines YAML's ...

Boston Dynamics has unveiled a major update to its humanoid robot Atlas, this time focusing on its hands. Over 12 years since the robot was first introduced, the Massachusetts-based company has made ...

Humans form unique touch patterns with unfamiliar objects Study identifies four categories of physical interactions Findings may shape safe and intuitive human–robot systems ...

Florida officials deploy robot rabbits to control the invasive Burmese python population. Scientists from the South Florida Water Management District and the University of Florida have teamed up to ...

Astronomers have uncovered a colossal object lurking in a region of space long hidden from our view. American Heart Association updates blood pressure guidelines for 2025: Here’s what’s new Small-boat ...