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These robots can extend two mechanical arms under an elderly person's armpits - mimicking human assistance - to lift them onto a wheelchair. This model is currently in the trial phase.

It's expanding its reach into smart logistics with an impressive delivery robot. Imagine a delivery van ... This adaptability means it can be customized to suit various business needs, making ...

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Can robots be predesigned for unpredictability? While today's large language models adapt situationally on the fly, their bodies remain fixed. They are either optimized for a specific task or built ...

This robot can patrol areas and assist in emergencies, featuring a waist that can rotate up to 320 degrees. Increased investments in automation have been driven by a declining workforce and an aging ...

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For instance, a study found that humanoid robots can enhance teamwork by displaying a happy face and making appropriate gaze shifts toward humans, compared to displaying a sad face and making ...

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In a nutshell: Researchers have developed minuscule robots that can "assemble" and behave like a collective, building new shapes and tools. Inspired by nature, the team identified and developed ...