Domestic Robots are a new frontier for Industrial Designers: Whipsaw CEO, Dan Harden
“We are finally seeing an inflection point in the industry”, says Whipsaw CEO and Principal Designer, Dan Harden as he talks about how robots are…
Robotics
Tokyo 2021 Olympics gets a new showstopper – a basketball playing Japanese robot who made a flawless half-court shot!
At the ongoing Tokyo 2021 Olympics, world-class athletes are showcasing their talent, but a robot stole all the limelight during a basketball game between the…
These non-humanoid robots express emotion by reacting to physical touch, just like plants do!
Most often, we only see plants moving and growing when they’re filmed in slow-motion for nature documentaries. But even in those slow scenes, watching plants…
Whale-inspired underwater drone can carry out rescue operation where humans can’t reach!
Shipwrecks have become more frequent as the number of vessels in the oceans increases due to open trade policies between nations. Owning to their scope…
This fully automated bionic coffee maker is just like a robot straight from The Jetsons!
If you sometimes feel like a robot before your first cup of coffee, you’re in good company. Without even fully opening my eyes, I get…
Boston Dynamics’ latest robot moves away from biomimicry to design a practical warehouse solution!
Thirty years ago, starting out as a tightknit research company, Boston Dynamics began its quest to create robots that could go where people go, do…
Panasonic’s cat robot ‘Nicobo’ talks, wags its tail in anticipation and even farts!
We all like pets, but frankly, they are a big responsibility. If you don’t have the time or if you’re not ready to take up…
Boston Dynamic’s Spot gets an ultra-nimble robotic arm extension, making him the perfect pet and companion
Spot robot, Boston Dynamics’ most acclaimed robot has plenty of tricks up its sleeve and it has become an object of desire for geeks out…
Toyota’s new home-assist robots include a butler who will do the dishes for you!
Toyota’s Gantry robot is a real superhero for the elderly, but instead of fighting local crimes, he does house chores for them. Designed for the…
This tiny robot can walk for hours and is fuelled by methanol – no batteries required!
When designing small robots, the challenge is always about how to power them while being sustainable. Most designers will try to find alternatives to electric…
This inclusively designed electric mobility vehicle is Tony Stark’s hoverboard
You know the bright future is here when we see design concepts like MÜV (pronounced “move”) – a purely electric, self-balancing, hands-free assistive mobility vehicle…
Fuseproject’s new robot Moxie is what happens when AI meets Pixar
With all kids staying home, parents are running out of ideas to keep them occupied and most importantly, emotionally healthy during these crazy times. Some…