Anthropic, Blackstone bet the next trillion-dollar AI business is implementation, not just models

This is the first movement test with the assembled prototype. The motion is still rough and the wiring is currently a complete mess, but all the connected joints are finally moving — so naturally, I made it dance. Next: smoother trajectories, control tuning, and proper cable management. UPD: In this project I use robstride actuators,…

Toshio Fukuda has been blazing trails for most of his career. He is considered to be one of the most prolific scholars in robotics, writing more than 2,000 research papers and authoring several books on the field. He’s an influential figure thanks to his pioneering work developing biomedical robotic systems, industrial robots, micro-nano robotics, mechatronics,…

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Rice is best known as one of the world’s most important food crops, but scientists have now shown it could also help inspire a new generation of smart materials. Researchers discovered that packed rice grains behave in an unusual way under pressure. When compressed slowly, the grains remain relatively strong. But when squeezed quickly, they…

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Atlas demonstrates the deceptive Ghost Rabona kick. Source: Hyundai The FIFA World Cup is not only a showcase for global athletic competition and camaraderie; it’s also an opportunity for leading legged robots to strut their stuff. Boston Dynamics Inc. has taught its Atlas humanoid to kick a soccer ball while its Spot robots support security…