The Ministry of Electronics and IT has invited public comments on a draft national robotics strategy that is poised to revolutionize several sectors, utilizing cutting-edge technology to promote economic growth and improve quality of life. The strategy, also known as the National Robotics Mission, encompasses a whole ecosystem approach involving industry, academia and start-ups. One of its overarching goals is to position India as a global leader in the development and deployment of robotics. This ambitious mission is in line with India’s larger vision of AI-enabled technologies in various sectors…

Today, Apptronik introduced a new robotic workforce member called Apollo. This android is specifically engineered to operate in close proximity to humans, functioning effectively in various work environments. Initially, Apollo’s primary tasks will involve transporting and handling cases and totes within logistics and manufacturing sectors. However, Apptronik envisions Apollo’s potential expansion into diverse industries such as construction, oil and gas, electronics production, retail, home delivery, and elder care. It is worth noting that Apollo bears a striking resemblance to Xiaomi’s CyberOne robot, which was unveiled last year and shares similarities…

Robosen has unveiled a fresh auto-converting Transformer, following the successful release of its self-transforming Optimus Prime earlier this year. The company’s latest creation is Grimlock, the esteemed leader of the Dinobots, capable of seamlessly transitioning from a robot to a mechanical T-Rex. Nevertheless, potential buyers should be aware that this impressive toy comes with a hefty price tag of $1,699 (available for pre-orders at $1,499), which may negatively impact their financial situation. The Grimlock collectible is 15″ tall in robot mode and 15.4″ tall in dinosaur mode. Robonen describes its…

Woodlice have become the preferred choice for a team of researchers who have given up on replicating the human hand’s 27 degrees of freedom and exceptional touch sensitivity in robots due to the difficulty of doing so. While the human hand is a remarkable feat of evolutionary development, its complexity makes it challenging to recreate robotically. See, at least they’re not the desiccated and re-inflated tarantula corpses that a team of researchers at Rice University created in 2022. These manipulators were a new proof of concept, taking advantage of the…