In this episode, we talk about how mantis shrimps will pave the way for next-gen robotics and what bio-hybrid robots could mean for sustainable unmanned operations.
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In this episode, we talk about a graduate student’s thesis which resulted in a robot that’ll allow you to hug loved ones that are far away, how artificial photosynthesis might hold the key to our energy crisis, and a novel technique to conduct spinal stimulation therapy via non-invasive surgery.
On Redundancy And The Unavoidable Trade-offs At Surgical Robotics
Building Intelligence In Materials
Interesting discussion with Hod Lipson, the head of Creative Machines Lab, Columbia University in New York. In this episode, Can robots be Self-aware? Can robots design other robots and self-repair? Why should we evolve robots to do tasks that animals do so well?
Electronics-free DraBot uses air pressure, microarchitectures and self-healing hydrogels to watch for changes in pH, temperature and oil
Cutkosky applies analyses, simulations, and experiments to the design and control of robotic hands, tactile sensors, and devices for human/computer interaction. In manufacturing, his work focuses on design tools for rapid prototyping.
In this episode, we spoke about Material And Geometric Nonlinearities To Design Novel Materials. Can we design a simple structure with advanced functionalities? What are the accessible features with nonlinearities and which material's nonlinearities could be accessible?
Thoughtful discussion with Prof.Metin Sitti about physical intelligence, Wireless soft miniature medical robots actuation, and computation, What are the unavoidable trade-offs in material design? The role of evolutionary methodology for designing responsive materials, how you get disruptive ideas.
Industry 4.0 is changing the traditional way that manufacturing and production are accomplished, and a positive turn towards clean energy means that more and better air-driven components are available.
Advancements in pressurized fluid power systems may hold the key to the next generation of Biomimetic Robots.
Technique paves the way for more complex, customizable devices
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Sleeve attaches directly around the heart
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Hybrid silicone-fabric sensor detects fine motor movements by flexing with the body
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A soft wearable robotic suit promotes normal walking in stroke patients, opening new approaches to gait re-training and rehabilitation
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