➀ A research team in Saarland, Germany is developing miniaturized pumps and valves using dielectric elastomeric silicone films, which are lightweight, compact, and energy-efficient.

➁ These devices operate without compressed air, motors, or lubricants and are suitable for cleanroom environments.

➂ The technology is scalable and can be used in various applications, including automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial processing.

➀ Researchers at the University of Tartu have developed a robotics concept where robots can build temporary structures and movement paths by spinning a polymer solution on-site.

➁ These robots extrude a heated polymer solution that solidifies into fine fibers, allowing them to shape their bodies on demand and merge with their surroundings.

➂ The technology demonstrates adaptability and flexibility, with potential applications in disaster relief and beyond traditional industrial thinking.

➀ A team from Saarland University's Faculty of Engineering and Medicine is developing smart implants at the university and university hospital to monitor and promote healing in body bone fractures.

➁ The robotic implants can stiffen and soften through shape-memory technology, allowing for permanent monitoring of fracture healing.

➂ The research team is miniaturizing the technology for use in market screws as part of an EU project.

➀ The RoboCup@Home team ToBi from the University of Bielefeld's Faculty of Technology is participating in the RoboCup German Open 2025 in Nuremberg. The team consists of eight students and three scientists from CITEC.

➁ The competition challenges the robot to perform various household tasks, including greeting guests, storing purchases, or carrying luggage.

➂ The COSY@Home Lab at CITEC prepares a new team for the competition each year, providing students with valuable practical robotics knowledge.

➀ Al Rawshan, a UKESF scholar and ASIC Design Engineer at Garfield Microelectronics and Southampton University, has been recognized for his achievements in engineering.

➁ He has completed impactful projects in robotics, computer vision, and ASIC design, showcasing a range of skills.

➂ Al's commitment to STEM education includes mentoring students and participating in school fairs, sharing his passion for electronics and engineering.

➀ A new type of robot technology in Saarland reduces energy consumption by 90% compared to conventional systems.

➁ The technology uses lightweight, shape memory materials to create non-pneumatic gripper systems that operate without additional sensors.

➂ The prototypes on display at Hannover Messe include vacuum and jaw grippers that require minimal energy to hold and manipulate workpieces.

➀ Nanotec推出了一系列无框无刷直流电机，设计用于直接安装在提供支撑、对齐和轴承的物理结构中；

➁ 这些电机消除了耦合或额外安装组件的需求，降低了材料使用和组装成本；

➂ DKA系列电机提供从25mm到115mm的外径，11mm到62mm的长度，最大7.8Nm的扭矩和高达10,000rpm的速度。

➀ Recent advancements in artificial muscle technology have enabled the development of advanced robotic systems with enhanced strength, faster movement, and greater endurance.

➁ These robotic systems can now move with the grace and flexibility of a worm while maintaining the strength to lift up to 500 grams consistently.

➂ The breakthrough technology allows for endless possibilities in robotics, from delicate surgical procedures to agile search-and-rescue missions, paving the way for a new era of safe and efficient robotics.

➀ The Technical University of Darmstadt has introduced a state-of-the-art humanoid robot, TALOS, to its research portfolio, marking the launch of the new Laboratory for Humanoid Robotics.

➁ TALOS, from Pal Robotics, is a versatile robot capable of handling heavy objects, climbing stairs, and interacting with humans and mechanical colleagues.

➂ The robot is equipped with advanced sensors and computing power, including an AI accelerator, to perform complex tasks and movements.

➀ A study explores how eye features on humanoid robots shape human perception of their minds.

➁ Researchers found that humans are more likely to attribute a mind to a robot if it has eye-like structures on its face.

➂ The presence of eyes increases perceptions of agency and experience in humanoid robots.

➀ Generative AI, humanoid and service robots are expected to be major trends in 2025.

➁ AI notebooks and servers will see significant growth.

➂ Advanced processes and CoWoS will play a crucial role.

➃ Enhanced cybersecurity defense and threat detection needs will be crucial.

➄ Hackers will exploit GenAI for offensive tactics.

➅ AMOLED expansion will continue.

➆ Miniaturization and low-cost production of CubeSats will drive global communication and IoT revolution.

➇ Modular end-to-end model production and Level 4 robotaxi commercialization will accelerate.

➈ EVs and AI data centers will drive battery and energy storage innovations.

➀ Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a machine-learning framework called HUMANUP that enables humanoid robots to stand up autonomously after falling.

➁ The framework uses reinforcement learning (RL) to identify effective limb trajectories and refine initial motions into smooth and controlled movements.

➂ Tests in simulations and real-world settings using the Unitree G1 humanoid robot showed promising results, indicating the robot can autonomously recover from falls regardless of its position or the surface beneath it.

Clone Robotics of Poland has developed a new humanoid robot, Protoclone V1, that utilizes 3D-printed polymer bones and 1,000 myofibre actuators to achieve smooth, human-like movements. These actuators, which are pressurized mesh tubes, contract upon fluid intake to facilitate joint articulation with over 200 degrees of freedom. The robot's frame contains microchannels for water circulation, which dissipates heat and prevents overheating. Fused joints ensure stress point reinforcement for fluid motion, while sensors track all movements. Clone Robotics compares their creation to Tesla's Optimus hand, emphasizing the lighter, stronger, and cheaper nature of their robot, along with its softer and more huggable features.

The company plans to manufacture 279 robots and start taking pre-orders later this year.

➀ The Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt's robotics students presented their innovative business ideas at a pitch event in StudyFAB;

➁ The event showcased a variety of ideas, from industrial applications to everyday solutions and healthcare;

➂ The winning team, BRICS, aims to increase the recycling rate of bricks using deep learning algorithms and robotics technology.

➀ Leap Robots is offering a robotics trainer internship in Nizamabad. Interns will teach robotics concepts and work on real-time projects and DIY projects for robotics events.

➁ The internship requires skills in Arduino, C programming, embedded systems, IoT, and robotics.

➂ Candidates must be available for a full-time internship from February 8, 2025, to March 15, 2025, for a duration of 6 months.

➀ Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have developed a lightweight prosthetic hand with 19 degrees of freedom (DOF), mimicking human hand functions.

➁ The prosthetic hand uses shape-memory alloys (SMA) with high power-to-weight ratios as artificial muscle actuators and includes 23 sensor units for precise joint control.

➂ The prosthetic hand also features integrated voice recognition technology, supporting 60 languages and 20 dialects with a recognition accuracy of 95% and a response time in milliseconds.

➀ The global supply chain is complex, with the iPhone as a typical example, involving components from 40 different countries.

➁ The economic value of a product like the iPhone is not solely attributed to China, despite its assembly in the country.

➂ The political and economic pressures in the US have led to a shift in public opinion against offshoring manufacturing.

➃ China is making significant strides in robotics, with companies like Unitree leading the charge.

➄ The potential of biotechnology in areas like life extension and gene editing is discussed.

➅ Marc Henrich discusses the importance of understanding cultural differences in the context of global politics.

➀ The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) conducted a live trial using robotic dogs to detect and defuse bomb threats successfully.

➁ The trial involved L3Harris, Marlborough Communications Ltd, and AeroVironment (Tomahawk Robotics), with the UK Ministry of Defence scientists.

➂ The robotic dogs autonomously opened doors, navigated stairs, and inspected IEDs, with drones assisting in threat identification and safety monitoring.

➀ Researchers from the University of Tokyo and Waseda University have developed a biohybrid hand capable of grasping objects and making gestures.

➁ The hand uses thin strands of lab-grown muscle tissue bundled together to provide sufficient strength for finger movement.

➂ Challenges include keeping the hand in liquid to allow smooth movement and improving control over returning the fingers to their starting position.

➀ The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected two research teams, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Caltech, to advance in-space manufacturing under the NOM4D programme.

➁ The third and final phase of NOM4D will involve orbital demonstrations to evaluate materials and assembly processes in space.

➂ The NOM4D programme aims to overcome space cargo constraints and enable in-orbit construction of larger and more mass-efficient structures.