GROUND ROBOTS

At CES tech show, seeking robots neither too human nor too machine

With big, expressive eyes, elfin ears and adorable cooing, Miroka and Miroki could be an apparition from your favorite cartoon. But in addition to helping out, Miroki is meant to bring a touch of "wonder" to the workplace.

Privately built moon lander suffers problem after Vulcan launch, imperiling US moonshot

Space robotics firm Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander launched at 2:18 a.m. ET from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on the first flight of Vulcan, a powerful rocket that had been under development for a decade by the Boeing-Lockheed venture United Launch Alliance (ULA).

'Leave the World Behind ': Is Barack Obama prompting conspiracy theories and apocalypse? Here is what director Sam Esmail has said

Is former president Barack Obama prompting conspiracy theories and apocalypse through 'Leave the World Behind', a movie made by his production company High Ground? The Netflix apocalyptic thriller stars Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali and Kevin Bacon. Know about it in detail.

Future of manufacturing is phygital as human-robot collaboration rises: Twyn’s Avi Dahiya

As manufacturing in India is quickly adapting new-age technologies, a Noida-based company is working to accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 in India.

Cummins says players 'not robots' as Australia T20 team struggles

Australia captain Pat Cummins emphasized that cricketers are not robots, as his country's Twenty20 team struggles in India after their 50-over World Cup triumph. Seven of the players from the winning squad remained in India for a five-match T20 series, with a second-string India side winning the first two matches.

In US-China AI contest, the race is on to deploy killer robots

One is pricey and slow: For a new force of up to 13 nuclear-powered attack submarines, the Australian taxpayer will fork out an average of more than AUD$28 billion ($18 billion) apiece. And the last of the subs won't arrive until well past the middle of the century.

In U.S.-China AI contest, the race is on to deploy killer robots

The Australian Navy is investing in two different submarine technologies to counter the rising power of China. One approach involves building expensive nuclear-powered submarines, while the other focuses on developing cheap and fast unmanned submarines powered by artificial intelligence (AI), known as Ghost Sharks. The Ghost Sharks, costing less than 1% of the nuclear submarines, will be delivered by mid-2025. The use of AI and automation is revolutionizing military power and could potentially reshape the rivalry between China and the US.

Human-machine teams driven by AI are about to reshape warfare

Commercial software developers are challenging the traditional defense industry in the arms market, potentially revolutionizing warfare. In the war in Ukraine, teams of humans and machines are reshaping the battlefield, with remotely piloted drones significantly improving the lethality of artillery, rockets, and missiles.

Human-machine teams driven by AI are about to reshape warfare

Some technology experts believe innovative commercial software developers now entering the arms market are challenging the dominance of the traditional defense industry, which produces big-ticket weapons, sometimes at glacial speed.

How TikTok’s strange trend of humans playing robots is spurring hope for US shopping

TikTok has emerged as a social commerce juggernaut, expecting to sell $20 billion in merchandise through its media platform this year — four times the amount in 2021.

Robotics experts join rescue operations to save girl in Madhya Pradesh

Rescue operations are underway to save a 2.5-year-old girl who fell into a 300-ft borewell in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district on 20 April. Oxygen is being supplied to the girl through a pipe. With 46 hours passed since she fell inside, the task of pulling her out has become harder, as she has slipped further down to around 100ft.

Robotics and Automation to drive economic growth in Dubai

Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so

Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry's labor shortages. Sales of them have been growing rapidly in recent years, with tens of thousands now gliding through dining rooms worldwide.

Are robot waiters that can lead guests to tables & deliver food the future? Some restaurants think so

Adoption of new technology like QR code menus during the pandemic also laid the ground for robots.

Indian-origin software and robotics engineer Amit Kshatriya to head NASA's Moon to Mars Programme

NASA has appointed Amit Kshatriya, an Indian-American software and robotics engineer, as the head of its newly-established Moon to Mars Programme. Kshatriya will be responsible for programme planning and implementation for human missions to the Moon and Mars as well as lead planning and analysis for long-lead developments to support human Mars missions. His role is essential for preparing NASA's missions to land the first humans on Mars.

Manhole vs Machine: Can manhole-cleaning robots eradicate manual scavenging?

Bandicoot, a robotic machine with “limbs”, HD vision cameras and gas sensors, can enter manholes and clean sewage. It is the flagship product of Genrobotics. In February, following the deployment of Bandicoots in the temple town of Guruvayur, the robotic machine is now being used in three cities in Kerala that have a sewerage system managed by the government.

Digital transformation in an uncertain world: 6 strategies to succeed and create competitive advantage

What should be the future of digital transformation? With hyperconnected India, the digital age of 2047 will be very different from what it looks today.

What if there's alien life on Mars, but our rovers just can't 'see' it?

On Earth, most organisms use photosynthesis to harness energy from sunlight.

Don't fear tripping! These fast robotic boots can help boost your balance

Robots can act much faster, using wires instead of nerves to send their signals.

Robotics and Automation to drive economic growth in Dubai

"The market potential is very high. In Dubai Silicon Oasis, we are planning to build a full ecosystem for robotics, consisting of international companies, startups, and students. In this environment, they will be able to participate in specialized events, create new ideas, and tackle challenges... This is our first initiative to build the robotics ecosystem within Dubai," said Ghanim Alfalasi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Army begins process to procure new-age drones, 'jet pack suit' under emergency procurement

The tethered drone system consists of drones which are connected to a ground-based tether station and can provide surveillance of beyond the line of sight targets for prolonged periods. The drones can also be launched in untethered mode for a certain duration to obtain additional information or confirm intelligence inputs, the officials said.

English breakfast in Melbourne with second T20 title

Not for the first time, Stokes had brought his big-match temperament and situational awareness to the fore when his team needed it the most. Cricket fans will remember the 2019 50-over World Cup final at Lord’s for the ball ricocheting off Stokes’ bat and running to the boundary, tying scores with New Zealand. The boundary count won it for England, said neutrals, but in fact, it was Stokes, with an unbeaten 84 off 98 balls who had taken his team home.

Automatic for the people: robots in the workplace

The move comes amid a liquidity squeeze following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to hike interest rates, even as startups are seeing increased customer stickiness.