In this paper, we propose NeRD (Neural Robot Dynamics), learned robot-specific dynamics models for predicting future states for articulated rigid bodies under contact constraints. NeRD uniquely ...

Robot vacuums have steadily improved their cleaning performance and object avoidance over the years, but during our testing at CNET Labs, we discovered an odd trade-off. Ajay has worked in tech ...

Object avoidance is a tough nut to crack on robot vacuums, but Narwal's new Flow 2 promises it has the best yet with a mix of on-board processing and AI cloud computing. Ajay has worked in tech ...

PythoC lets you use Python as a C code generator, but with more features and flexibility than Cython provides. Here’s a first look at the new C code generator for Python. Python and C share more than ...

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 ...

Python has become one of the most popular programming languages out there, particularly for beginners and those new to the hacker/maker world. Unfortunately, while it’s easy to get something up and ...

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 ...

Observe your own hand. As you read this, it’s holding your phone or clicking your mouse with seemingly effortless grace. With over 20 degrees of freedom, human hands possess extraordinary dexterity, ...

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 ...

For all their technological brilliance, from navigating distant planets to performing complex surgery, robots still struggle with a few basic human tasks. One of the most significant challenges is ...

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 ...