8 Oct 2018

Synchronised 3D printing of concrete
Scientists have developed a technology where two robots can work in unison to 3D-print a concrete structure.
5 Oct 2018

Robotic revolution: why now? A hardware perspective
We have previously argued that everything in the world of robotics is changing. Indeed, we have shown that robots are increasingly becoming collaborative, mobile and intelligent, leaving their confines in factories to enter more aspects of industry and daily life. This trend will have profound long-term economical and societal consequences. Indeed, our report New Robotics and Drones 2018-2038: Technologies, Forecasts, Players forecasts that the market for robots and drones will grow from $66 billion in 2018 to more than 210 billion in 2028.
4 Oct 2018

Robot masters human balancing act
When walking in a crowded place, humans typically aren't thinking about how we avoid bumping into one another. We are built to use a gamut of complex skill sets required to execute these types of seemingly simple motions. Now, robots may soon be able to experience similar functionality.
3 Oct 2018

Culturally competent robots - the future in elderly care
Future robots will assist the elderly while adapting to the culture of the individual they are caring for. The first of this type of robot is now being tested in retirement homes within the scope of "Caresses", an interdisciplinary project where AI researchers from are participating.
Market forecast
2 Oct 2018

Stretchable and Conformal Electronics 2019-2029
Forecasts from Stretchable and Conformal Electronics 2019-2029 report.
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2 Oct 2018

Introducing the lettuce peeling robot
Researchers have developed what is believed to be the first robotic lettuce leaf peeling system of its kind.
2 Oct 2018

IDTechEx Show! USA Awards
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1 Oct 2018

TwingTec
Wind energy extraction using a drone is their focus. They are a group of academics who have started the project from the research institutions of Switzerland in 2013.
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1 Oct 2018

Memory-jogging robot to keep people sharp in 'smart' retirement homes
A robot that reminds older people where they have put things and helps them exercise has been used by residents in three retirement homes in a trial to combat cognitive decline in later age.
28 Sep 2018

Robotic millipede for drug delivery
A novel tiny, soft robot with caterpillar-like legs capable of carrying heavy loads and adaptable to adverse environments could pave way for medical technology advancement such as drugs delivery in human body.
27 Sep 2018

Spray coated tactile sensor on a 3D surface for robotic skin
Robots will be able to conduct a wide variety of tasks as well as humans if they can be given tactile sensing capabilities. A research team has reported a stretchable pressure insensitive strain sensor by using an all solution-based process.
26 Sep 2018

Robots to combat loneliness
When a pupil can't attend class themselves, AV1 will take their place. AV1 is the telepresence robot for children and young adults suffering from long-term illness.
25 Sep 2018

Socially intelligent robot supporting healthcare teams
Moxi, the socially intelligent robot that supports clinical staff as an important and trusted member of the team.
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24 Sep 2018

vHive
It is a software company that use off-the-shelf drones to enable enterprises to operate drones efficiently and to collect, manage and process the data easily.
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24 Sep 2018

Robotic skins turn everyday objects into robots
When you think of robotics, you likely think of something rigid, heavy, and built for a specific purpose. New "Robotic Skins" technology flips that notion on its head, allowing users to animate the inanimate and turn everyday objects into robots.
24 Sep 2018

Personalized soft exosuit breaks new ground
Fully wearable soft exosuit with automatic tuning helps users save energy and walk outside over difficult terrain.
21 Sep 2018

Drones 2018-2038: Components, Technologies, Roadmaps, Market Forecasts
The new report from IDTechEx Research, Drones 2018-2038: Components, Technologies, Roadmaps, Market Forecasts, provides a comprehensive analysis of the drone market, considering components, technologies, application roadmaps and markets.
21 Sep 2018

World's largest deal for driverless grocery deliveries
The agreement, which will see udelv supply supermarkets like Uptown Grocery, Buy For Less, Buy For Less Super Mercado and Smart Saver with an initial 10 customized cargo vans to service online deliveries in the OKC metro area, is the largest ADV deal in the world to date.
20 Sep 2018

Robotics meets architecture in room that changes shape just for you
Rooms that learn human behaviour and change shape in response are the vision of UNSW Built Environment and the engineering firm behind the Sydney Opera House.
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19 Sep 2018

Buzz Technology
The CEO of Buzz Technology discusses their distributed manufacturing solution which allows for the creation of more socially conscious consumer products through robotics and 3D printing.
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