Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have designed a system that can make a quadruped robot nimble enough to walk a narrow balance beam.
Researchers taught a quadruped to use its legs for manipulation
Researchers taught a Unitree Go1 quadruped how to use its front legs to climb walls, press buttons and kick a soccer ball.
Making an autonomous Zamboni for the Pittsburgh Penguins
A team of students at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has developed an autonomous Zamboni for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
CMU researchers teach robots to do chores by watching humans
With WHIRL, developed at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), a robot can learn to perform household tasks just watching a person perform them.
Carnegie Mellon researchers gather data to train self-driving ATVs
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University drove an ATV aggressively through an off-road environment near Pittsburgh at 30 miles an hour.
8 new manufacturing automation projects picked by ARM Institute for $7.5M in funding
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute has selected eight new projects focusing on high-value ways to empower U.S. manufacturers using robotics and automation.
ARM Institute picks 5 Robotics in Sustainment projects for military maintenance
The ARM Institute announced the selection of five sustainment projects focused on strengthening U.S. Department of Defense equipment maintenance with robotics.
10 challenges of using simulators for testing robots
Although simulators are popular with robotics developers, they are still too difficult to use, found a survey by Carnegie Mellon University researchers.
Perception-action loops for drones develop with Microsoft simulation approach
Humans take perception-action loops for granted, and Microsoft researchers have developed methods to provide more autonomous navigation to robots and drones.
DARPA Subterranean Challenge harnesses creativity, seeks integrated solutions
Teams participating in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge must develop systems that can navigate and explore complex environments to “make the inaccessible accessible.”
Mill 19 in Pittsburgh hosts new ARM headquarters, Catalyst Connection
The collaborative space at Mill 19 shared by ARM, Carnegie Mellon University, and Catalyst Connection. The organizations plan to use it to drive the future of U.S. manufacturing with robotics and workforce development.
CMU, OSU team wins first event in DARPA Subterranean Challenge
A team from CMU and OSU beat 10 competitors in the Tunnel Circuit stage of the DARPA Subterranean Challenge. The robots conducted a mock search-and-rescue scenario.
CMU names Martial Hebert Dean of School of Computer Science
Martial Hebert, a leading researcher in computer vision and robotics, has been named dean of Carnegie Mellon University’s world-renowned School of Computer Science (SCS), effective August 15. Hebert, director of the Robotics Institute in SCS since 2014, will lead a school with more than 270 faculty members and approximately 2,300 students. He has been a…
Teamwork, mentoring keys to success, say 2019 Engelberger Robotics Award winners
This week, the Robotic Industries Association named this year’s recipients of the Engelberger Robotics Awards. The prestigious awards recognize people who have contributed to the advancement of automation for the benefit of humanity. They will be presented at a special dinner at Automate 2019. Howie Choset will receive the award for education. As a professor,…
Robot Snake That Can Climb Trees & Spy
From the Biorobotics Lab at Carnegie Mellon University, a snake robot (Snakebot) demonstrates how it can climb a tree and look around. Please keep in mind that this robot climbed a specific tree with a specific trunk width about 1 meter off of the ground. The researchers working to design, build and program these robots […]
3-D Video Gaming On Rain Becomes A Reality
A new 3-D projection technology that floats video and images on falling water may have entertainment value for theme parks and gaming in the future. It also might help drivers to navigate more safely at night through torrential downpours. AquaLux 3D, developed at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, targets light and images onto and between […]