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    EduExo: Robotic exoskeletons for everyone
    For decades robotic exoskeletons were the subject of science fiction novels and movies. But in recent years, exoskeleton technology has made huge progress towards reality and exciting research project...
    22 May 2017, by

    To err is algorithm: Algorithm fallibility and economic organisation
    Algorithmic fails Dig below the surface of some of today’s biggest tech controversies and you are likely to find an algorithm misfiring:[1] YouTube advertising controversy: The algorithm place...
    18 May 2017, by

    Kids celebrate robotics at RoboFes 2017
    Robo Done, the robotic academy franchise for kids from Osaka, Japan, celebrated Japan’s Day of the Children on the 5th of May at their annual event, Robot Festival 2017 or RoboFes. The event welcome...
    17 May 2017, by

    What is machine learning?
    In this article, we explain in plain language machine learning....
    10 May 2017, by , and

    Smart Grasping System available on ROS Development Studio
    Would you like to make a robot to grasp something, but you think that is impossible to you just because you can’t buy a robot arm? I’m here to tell that you can definitely achieve this without buy...
    10 May 2017, by

    LIDAR vs RADAR: A detailed comparison
    I was recently asked about the differences between RADAR and LIDAR. I gave the generic answer about LIDAR having higher resolution and accuracy than RADAR. And RADAR having a longer range and performi...
    09 May 2017, by

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    Programming your NAO robot for human interaction
    Today we are looking at how to program your NAO Robot for Human Interaction. Watch the video and follow the steps below to get interactive with your robot pal! [embed]https://youtu.be/fT8rNQEs-_w[/...
    09 May 2017, by

    Machine Learning with OpenAI Gym on ROS Development Studio
    Imagine how easy it would be to learn skating, if only it doesn’t hurt everytime you fall. Unfortunately, we, humans,  don’t have that option. Robots, however, can now “learn” their skills o...
    08 May 2017, by

    24 research reports that dissect the robotics industry
    After reading the press releases for this batch of 24 research reports, although they vary widely in their forecasts, they almost all agree that most segments of the robotics industry are expected to...
    05 May 2017, by

    TrotBot take two: Galloping like a horse
    Hi, I’m Ben. I was a member of the team that developed a new walking mechanism, TrotBot, that we eventually scaled up to the size of a mini-van (you can read my original post here). Now, at DIYwalke...
    04 May 2017, by

    Does AI pose a threat to society?
    Last week I had the pleasure of debating the question "does AI pose a threat to society?" with friends and colleagues Christian List, Maja Pantic and Samantha Payne. The event was organised by the B...
    03 May 2017, by

    Are gestures the future of robotic control?
    A few decades ago, touchscreens were impressive, yet clunky pieces of technology reserved for applications that did little more than show off that touchscreens were possible. Today’s touchscreens ar...
    29 April 2017, by

    SICK LMS full LIDAR teardown
    I recently found a SICK LMS291 in the trash (dumpster diving time!). It is a bit of an older model---manufactured in August 2000---however the fundamentals should be similiar to the current generation...
    28 April 2017, by

    Dr Rustam Stolkin and robots that learn: Nuclear robotics meets machine learning
    How can we create robots that can carry out important tasks in dangerous environments? Machine learning is supporting advances in the field of robotics. To find out more, we talked to Dr Rustam Stolki...
    27 April 2017, by and

    World Book Day 2017: 20 robot related books to inspire kids and teens
    Happy International World Book and Copyright Day! It's a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and reading, held annually on 23 April---a symbolic date coinciding with the anniversary of the ...
    23 April 2017, by

    Why it’s difficult to trust robots
    Robots raise all kinds of concerns. They could steal our jobs, as some experts think. And if artificial intelligence grows, it might even be tempted to enslave us, or to annihilate the whole of humani...
    19 April 2017, by

    Crash Course Computer Science video series
    Crash Course is a video channel you can access through YouTube. Crash Course Computer Science is an ongoing playlist of fast-moving videos that begin with the most basic underpinnings of digital comp...
    17 April 2017, by

    PLA vs. ABS: What’s the difference?
    PLA and ABS are the 2 most common FDM desktop printing materials. Both are thermoplastics, meaning they enter a soft and moldable state when heated and then return to a solid when cooled. Via the FDM ...
    14 April 2017, by

    A vision for Nigeria’s youth: FIRST LEGO league competition held in Nigeria
    In March, robot programming students took part in the 2016-17 FIRST LEGO LEAGUE competition (FLL) with the theme ‘ANIMAL ALLIES’. FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a program that supports children and...
    14 April 2017, by

    The legal issues of robotics
    Robots are the technology of the future. But the current legal system is incapable of handling them. This generic statement is often the premise for considerations about the possibility of awarding ri...
    06 April 2017, by

    ROS robotics projects
    A new book by Lentin Joseph, ROS Robotics Programming, outlines more than 14 robotics projects using ROS that can be engaged with without requiring a lot of hardware. The book starts with an introdu...
    04 April 2017, by

    The cheap arm project: An affordable, open-source robotics project
    What do you get when you put together wood and rope? Well according to Plymouth University's Professor Guido Bugmann: a low-cost, open source, 2 meter tall robot! All buildable for under £2000. The C...
    30 March 2017, by and

    Classroom robotics: Training teachers to code
    *All images credit: ROBBO 30 teachers arrived, excited to learn. They rolled up their sleeves and placed laptops and Robot kits on the floor. The room filled with excitement (and laughter!) as ever...
    22 March 2017, by

    Envisioning the future of robotics
    Robotics is said to be the next technological revolution. Many seem to agree that robots will have a tremendous impact over the following years, and some are heavily betting on it. Companies are inves...
    16 March 2017, by

    Developing ROS programs for the Sphero robot
    You probably know the Sphero robot. It is a small robot with the shape of a ball. In case that you have one, you must know that it is possible to control it using ROS, by installing in your computer t...
    13 March 2017, by

    UgCS photogrammetry technique for UAV land surveying missions
     UgCS is easy-to-use software for planning and flying UAV drone-survey missions. It supports almost any UAV platform, providing convenient tools for areal and linear surveys and enabling direct ...
    09 March 2017, by

    Programming for robotics: Introduction to ROS
    This handy video-tutorial course gives an introduction to the Robot Operating System (ROS), including many of the available tools that are commonly used in robotics. With the help of different example...
    07 March 2017, by

    Motor control systems: Bode plots and stability
    I was asked on the Robots for Roboticists forum about tuning motors and understanding Bode plots. Many motor control software packages come with tuning tools that can generate Bode plots. This post is...
    21 February 2017, by

    Python programming your NAO robot
    These videos aim to teach you how to begin programming your NAO with Python. The NAO can be programmed using several programming languages, including C++, MATLAB, JAVA, LabVIEW and Python. Instead of...
    09 February 2017, by

    Why artificial intelligence could be key to future-proofing the grid
    A recent Conversation piece pointed out that the British electricity mix in 2016 was the cleanest in 60 years, with record capacity from renewable energy, mainly from wind and solar power. But one pro...
    03 February 2017, by

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