The notion of humanoid robots has fascinated and intrigued humanity for centuries. The idea of machines that can mimic human movements, interact with us, and perhaps even possess human-like intelligence has been a recurring theme in science fiction ...
Use of the Gripper in Programmable Robotic Arm Design
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May
2020
2020
Robots that are used to manipulate and move parts typically comprise of robotic arm designs with a gripper at the end. Once the arm is moved near the object, the gripper is activated to grasp and hold it for some time. Such grippers are pneumati...
Custom Robotic Solutions to Clean Ships’ Hulls – An Analysis
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May
2020
2020
Just like any other industrial machinery, ships are taken out of service every four or five years to execute periodical maintenance. One of the major operations includes the elimination of rust and marine material accumulated to the hull. This also ...
Strategic Use of Digital Fabrication in Robotic Arm Design
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Apr
2020
2020
Industrial robotic arms have found wide application in cyclic tasks because repetitive motions are comparatively straightforward to program. However, due to the increased use of industrial robotic arm designs in new domains like art and architecture...
Developing Animatronic Hand with Gesture-based Interaction Capabilities
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Apr
2020
2020
Animatronics involve the utilization of electro-mechanical devices to develop a system that replicates the human body movements. With the rapid demand of animatronic hand in the entertainment industry, that can operate with superior precision and ac...
Animatronic Eye with Video Capability: A Step Towards Getting Alive!
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Mar
2020
2020
The development procedure of an animatronic figure is harder than it sounds. Every particular feature follows a specific guideline and demands minute attention from the roboticists. For instance, an animatronic head is comprised of eyes, lips, hair,...
Wireless Animatronic Hand – A Comprehensive Overview
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Mar
2020
2020
In the field of animatronics and animatronic hobbyists sometimes running wires to a hand or figure is not possible. The good news: wireless data boards are now very reliable and inexpensive! For hobbyists, Arduino compatible controllers and their pro...
Use of Motion Modularity Technology in Robot Design
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Feb
2020
2020
Scientific researches in motor neuroscience reveal that the nervous systems of higher category animals are controlled by a modular approach. This means that the complex movements of the muscles are constituted of basic motion primitives and the cent...
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