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The Harbin Institute of Technology has been identified as the largest center for an underground organization within the robotics sector. This revelation highlights the significant yet often hidden activities taking place in the field of robotics, which are not always visible in mainstream discussion...
The Beijing Institute of Technology has published findings in its science sub-journal that suggest quadrupedal robots can achieve faster running speeds without the need for motor upgrades. This breakthrough in robotics could significantly enhance the performance of robotic systems in various applica...
National Technology has announced a new generation of integrated joint motor control solutions for humanoid robots in collaboration with the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology. This solution utilizes the high-performance dual-core MCU N32H785, which integrates drive control, a frameless torqu...
The ARM Institute has launched Project Call 27-01, inviting proposals for technologies aimed at enhancing U.S. defense manufacturing capabilities. This initiative seeks innovations in areas such as metalwork, drones, munitions, and shipbuilding, with a focus on dual-use technologies that can benefit...
Professor Yang Shuo from Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) has founded PHANES AI, focusing on human data, tactile perception, and world model research. The startup aims to enable humanoid robots to perform agile full-body movements. A key challenge identified is the gap in current training d...
The SETI Institute has proposed a novel idea to search for microscopic technosignatures in moon dust, which may indicate the presence of alien technology. Led by Affiliate Scientist Lewis Pinault, the research suggests that the moon has been accumulating material from space for billions of years, po...
The VY150 work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV), developed by Shandong Future Robot in collaboration with Harbin Institute of Technology, embarked on its expedition to the South China Sea on September 28. This advanced ROV is designed to operate at depths of up to 4,500 meters and is equipped w...
A team from the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has developed a soft robotic arm inspired by the octopus, utilizing a distributed perception design philosophy. Unlike traditional robots with centralized control, this arm mimics the octopus's ability to independently sense and respond through i...
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a robotic disassembly system capable of predicting defects in broken robots and safely dismantling them. This innovative system utilizes a predictive algorithm and robotic manipulators to assess and disassemble malfunctioning...
RoboParty has successfully raised nearly 500 million yuan through angel and Pre-A funding rounds, with CATL exclusively participating in the Pre-A round. The startup, founded by 22-year-old Huang Yi from Harbin Institute of Technology, focuses on developing an open-source embodied platform featuring...
A new Co-Creation Center has been established to facilitate the commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI) robotics solutions, targeting both public and private sectors. This initiative, launched in October 2023, aims to bridge the gap between innovative technology and practical application,...
China's Chang'e 7 mission is set to explore the Moon's South Pole-Aitken Basin, with the goal of discovering water ice, a significant milestone that could position China as the first nation to identify water on the lunar surface. Scheduled for launch in the near future, this ambitious mission is sup...
A research team at the Beijing Institute of Technology has unveiled a groundbreaking system of soft microrobots that mimic the various swimming styles of fish. This innovative development allows for the selective control of the robots by adjusting their body proportions within a uniform magnetic fie...
Researchers at Harbin Institute of Technology have developed a groundbreaking minimally invasive surgical technique for the inner ear, utilizing an innovative robotic system that navigates through the ear canal. This advancement, announced recently, seeks to improve the precision of drug delivery an...
The KUKA Institute was inaugurated at the Shenyang Institute of Technology during the 2024 KUKA Robotics School-Enterprise Cooperation Conference. This collaboration between KUKA China and the institute aims to address the evolving technological and industrial demands by educating skilled talent. Th...
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