Usually, when it comes to robotics, Honda is always focused on improving Asimo. However, this time it's a whole new kind of robot. "Miimo" is what they call it, and it's pretty high tech when you compare it to other robotic lawn mowers. For example, it cuts grass 2-3 mm at a time, multiple times a week to ensure your lawn is looking better than your neighbors. It uses a wide variety of sensors to get the job done right. To know that's it's mowing the right area, it stays within the borders of wire installed under ground. Safety is also important, so Honda threw in two lift sensors which when activated, shuts down the robot completely. To be activated again, a PIN code is required. That feature is also good for dealing with theft.
Charging is simple too. Miimo is always checking it's battery levels, and when they are low, it returns back to the charging dock. All in all, this new robot seems pretty neat, and if you hate mowing your lawn, then you may want to consider getting this robot. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed today's post.
Meet Miimo, Honda's new lawn mowing robot
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Category domestic
4 armed robot can play the drums
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Today, I just decided to share this video in a post instead of writing about it. Hope you enjoy the robot's tunes!
Category robots related
New robotic targets used at shooting ranges
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Currently most military shooting ranges use pop-up targets for soldiers to practice using their weapons. Later on in the future, this may change. We can already see some new target technology being developed and used today. Take Dynamic Robotics wheeled robots for example. They can be remote controlled around the range, and simulate moving hostile enemies. When it's not being controlled via remote control, it's executing a program that marks a path for it to follow. All these new methods make the shooting range a more realistic and better practicing environment for the soldiers. Thanks for reading and check out the video above to see the robot in the line of fire!
Category military
The robotic air purifier, airs new best friend
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When we think of air purifiers we tend to think of motionless machines with vents. However, with new robotics technology, air purifiers can now be mobile and automated machines. Let's take the Moneual Rydis H800 Robot for example. It's able to move around its environment using a range of motors and sensors. The sensors help it detect objects, while the motors take care of getting around. It's air purifying technology is basically the same as opposed to any other air purifying machine, except this one can clean more air because it can move around. Charging is a breeze with this robot too. Simply plug the bot into it's charger for two and a half hours, an you get a four hour running time in return. Thanks for reading and check out the video above to see this robot being showed off at the CES 2012!
Category domestic
New patrol robot to be used by Austin, Texas police
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Police in Austin, Texas have obtained a new patrol robot. It's small, durable, and can be sent into houses to check for suspects and hostile intruders. The robot is named "ARA Pointman." The police of Austin also have the intention of using this robot to patrol the streets. The robot itself has a camera, four wheels, a signal receiver, and strong motors. It's camera is used so the user can see the robot's environment. The motors help the robot push open doors and climb stairs with ease. It's remote controlled so the police have complete control of this tough little bot. Thanks for reading and check out the video above to see it in action!
Category military
Robot made by High school students to pitch at tigers baseball game
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The most automated pitching machine I have seen is just a curved tube with a motor. Now, it's a robot built by high school students. Developed by the Detroit-area high school students, this robot is fully capable of hurling a baseball at some stunning speeds. The name chosen for this awesome robot is "Cy-ber Young." The robot uses a SCUBA tank to force a large amount of air through a PVC pipe, and then the air shoots the baseball out. The robot is the size of a shopping cart, so it's basically just a remote controlled pea shooter. Thanks for reading and check back tomorrow to see a video of this robot pitching the baseball!
Category DIY bots
"SimpleBots" The awesome robot collection
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I have been interested in making simple, yet fascinating robots for a long time. After being on instructables and YouTube for a while, I have found a particular user that makes simple robots. His username is "randofo" and he makes robots called "SimpleBots." All of his robots are made from household materials and some basic electronic parts. For example, a tennis ball robot, and plastic box robot, and even a phone walker robot. All of these robots can be found on instructables.com and at youtube.com/user/randofo . Thanks for reading and check out one of his robots above!
Category DIY bots
