Video Friday: A Robot Hand With Artificial Muscles and Tendons
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IEEE Spectrum robotics has released its weekly roundup of notable robotics videos and a calendar of upcoming events, including the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) scheduled for June 1-5, 2026, in Vienna. This week's highlights feature advancements in biomimetic design, showcasing a printed hand that integrates soft and rigid components with artificial muscles, enhancing our understanding of natural kinematic structures.
Boston Dynamics product managers reflect on classic robots, including LittleDog, which contributed to legged locomotion research over a decade ago. Additionally, DRAGON Lab has introduced a new trajectory planning method for floating-based articulated robots, facilitating exploration in complex environments. Their OmniPlanner tool has been tested extensively across various terrains, including underground mines and forests.
The FZI Research Center, in collaboration with ETH Zurich and other institutions, has made strides in preparing for lunar missions by testing cooperative autonomous multirobot teams outdoors. Meanwhile, advancements in humanoid robotics are being discussed, with Kamel Saidi from NIST emphasizing the importance of performance standards for broader adoption.
In academia, Junyao Shi from UPenn's GRASP lab will address the challenges of building general-purpose robots, focusing on how human data and foundation models can bridge existing gaps in robotics. This ongoing exploration of robotics technology underscores the field's rapid evolution and its potential impact on various sectors.
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Video Friday: A Robot Hand With Artificial Muscles and Tendons
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