Robots
A new study published in Tourism and Hospitality Management provides insights into the perception of hotel employees towards service robots in developing countries, specifically in Vietnam. The research explores how knowledgeable Vietnamese hotel employees are about service robots and their readiness to collaborate with them. The study finds that half
Robots
Developed by inventors Koda, Yorihito and Oba, Yuta, the robot-mounted mobile device and positioning control method for system aims to improve the accuracy of the robot's position in machine tool operations. The system, patented by DMG Mori Co. Ltd., utilizes a camera to capture images of identification figures
Robots
Researchers at the University of Waterloo, led by Jennifer Boger, have been studying the emerging field of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). Their research focuses on developing a novel tool, the Human-Robot Interaction Game Canvas (HRIGC), to facilitate the creation and communication of game-based HRI scenarios. The HRIGC is designed to be
Robots
Research conducted by Jian Li and colleagues at the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications has resulted in a significant breakthrough in the development of a multimodal humanoid robot performance evaluation system. This system, based on a single-channel tactile-sliding triboelectric nanogenerator (SCTS-TENG), enables precise evaluation of humanoid robots' comprehensive
Robots
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have proposed a novel approach to understanding and discussing robots, shifting the focus from defining a universal concept to categorizing robots as entities within the "robot kingdom." This approach allows for diverse representatives of robot entities to be discussed without relying on
Robots
A recent study by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has revealed that Indian retailers are hesitant to adopt social robots in their businesses due to psychological and ethical barriers, rather than technological or cost concerns. The study, titled "Exploring Barriers to Social Robot Adoption: A Mixed-Method Study
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Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new 3-D printing technique that can create paper-thin "magnetic muscles," which can be applied to origami structures to make them move. This innovation has the potential to transform medicine delivery, making it less invasive and more effective. The magnetic
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As the use of AI in service industries and the emphasis on sustainability continue to grow, researchers at Xihua University have investigated how human employees and AI robot employees influence customer pro-environmental behavioral intentions. The study, supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), found that human employees&
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Researchers from the University of Bristol and Queen Mary University of London have invented a super agile robot that can cleverly change shape due to its amorphous characteristics. The soft morphing creation, inspired by the Marvel anti-hero Venom, is more adaptable than current soft robots. This electro-morphing gel jelly-like humanoid
Artificial intelligence
Techman Robot, under the Quanta Group, has made a significant move in the field of smart manufacturing with the launch of its new AI-powered collaborative robot. The robot is designed to enhance production efficiency and quality control in sectors such as semiconductor and electronics. According to David Huang, director of
Artificial intelligence
Researchers at National Taiwan Normal University have successfully taught a humanoid robot to ride a scooter using machine learning and AI technology. The team, led by Professor Jacky Baltes, designed two control methods to operate the robot and tested them at different speeds and rotation rates. The robot trained with
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Researchers at Trakia University have developed an embedded control system for a 3D-printed robot, integrating 3D printing as an educational and engineering tool. The platform, designed for laboratory training, aims to develop algorithmic thinking and engineering creativity. This innovation demonstrates the potential of 3D printing in robotics development and education.
