Recent #robotics news in the semiconductor industry

4 months ago

➀ The article announces an internship opportunity at Vector Robotics in Pune, India.

➁ The internship is focused on working closely with the Electronics Team to research, build, and improve robot battery stacks and actuator systems.

➂ Candidates are required to have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience with embedded development in C/C++, and excellent communication skills.

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➀ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.推出了一款基于电感技术的高精度位置传感器,适用于工业自动化和AMS应用。

➁ 该传感器具有5毫米的薄型设计、15.5克的轻量化设计、最高可达10,000转/分钟的转速以及≤5微秒的低延迟。

➂ 它适合用于机器人、电机驱动、传送带控制等领域,并支持无人机、商用和区域飞机、风力涡轮机等多种应用中的执行器位置控制。

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➀ Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a smart wheelchair called CoNav that combines user input with autonomous navigation capabilities.

➁ The wheelchair adapts its control based on the user's actions, prioritizing user input when steering consistently, and taking control when the user stops guiding.

➂ Tests show that CoNav performs better in efficiency, safety, and user satisfaction compared to fully autonomous and manually controlled wheelchairs.

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➀ Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed light-controlled microbots inspired by the movement of water striders.

➁ These robots use liquid crystal elastomers that change shape in response to light, along with protein-based chemical motors.

➂ The future goals include creating 3D robots capable of navigating both on the surface and underwater.

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4 months ago

➀ This article discusses the collaboration between Samsung and Rainbow Robotics, the creators of Hubo2, in developing advanced humanoid robots.

➁ The partnership aims to advance intelligent robotics technology, focusing on creating 'intelligent advanced humanoids'.

➂ Rainbow Robotics, established in 2011 by researchers from KAIST, is at the forefront of this development.

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4 months ago

➀ On January 22, 2025, the Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH (Cyberagentur) announced a call for proposals for the MoIn-LaMAS research project, aiming to develop mobile communication infrastructures for crisis and disaster situations.

➁ The project focuses on the reconfigurability and resilience of communication networks, utilizing swarm networks of heterogeneous unmanned systems.

➂ The research project, funded with 5 million euros over three years, will provide a significant boost to civil protection in Germany and evaluate its technologies through a demonstrator.

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➀ Rajguru Electronics has introduced the ADIY Pico, a compact development board featuring the RP2040 microcontroller, aimed at DIY enthusiasts, robotics, and home automation projects.

➁ The Pico board comes with 27 GPIO pins, USB Type C connectivity, and supports popular development environments like Arduino IDE, Visual Studio, and Thonny.

➂ Equipped with 4MB of onboard flash memory and a dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor, the Pico offers flexibility and efficiency for a wide range of tasks.

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4 months ago

➀ EPC has introduced the EPC91104 7A 48V brushless DC motor driver evaluation board aimed at humanoid robot designers, utilizing GaN power transistors.

➁ The board measures 72 x 75mm and operates within a voltage range of 14 to 80V with peak currents up to 20A. It requires a separate signal generator board and proper heatsinking.

➂ The EPC91104 comes with four compatible control boards based on various microprocessors and can support sensorless and shaft-encoder operation, including field-oriented control.

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➀ ADIY has unveiled a new microcontroller board named ADIY UNO R3, which is an affordable alternative to the popular Arduino UNO R3.

➁ The board features a versatile design suitable for applications like robotics, automation, control systems, and IoT projects.

➂ Key specifications include digital I/O pins, analog input pins, a microcontroller, and communication options such as UART, I2C, and SPI.

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4 months ago

➀ The article lists the top ten technologies that are most likely to transform the world, as recommended by Technology Magazine.

➁ These technologies include GenAI, AI & Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, 5G, VR/AR, IoT, Blockchain & decentralized technologies, Green tech, BioTech & personalized medicines, and Robots & Automation.

➂ It highlights the potential impact of these technologies across various sectors including healthcare, industry, and sustainability.

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➀ The state government of Rhineland-Palatinate is funding the establishment of a new bachelor's program in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at Hochschule Koblenz with two million euros.

➁ The program will focus on robotics applications and artificial intelligence/informatics, filling a gap in the current educational offerings in the region.

➂ This initiative aims to support digital transformation in the economy and foster technological innovation by qualifying professionals in these fields.

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5 months ago
➀ Researchers from Seoul National University have developed a robotic gripper inspired by human multi-object grasping; ➁ The gripper can move multiple items simultaneously, improving pick-and-place operations' efficiency; ➂ The research team demonstrated the gripper's capabilities through lab-scale experiments and logistics settings.
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➀ Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed a 3D printing method to create shape-shifting liquid metal robotics inspired by animal physiology; ➁ The technology aims to mimic the locomotion, flexibility, and control of mammalian movement; ➂ The gallium-polymer composite can be used for advanced medical rehabilitation products like high-precision grippers for prosthetic limbs.
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6 months ago
➀ The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems finds that diverse and inclusive teams accelerate innovation in robotics.➁ A study published in Science Robotics outlines the benefits of fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.➂ The study highlights seven advantages of diverse and inclusive teams in robotics research, including increased productivity, more innovative solutions, and reduced technological bias.
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