Makeblock mBot2 Rover Kit features anodized aluminum parts, for STEM and more realistic engineering practice. Ages 8+ and 12+ tiers ...

Abstract: The contact parameter is crucial for the legged robot to achieve efficient walking in the field and planets. Contact parameter identification utilizing foot force sensors is a good solution, ...

Researchers at China’s Tsinghua University’s Shenzhen International Graduate School have developed a next-generation tactile sensor called SuperTac. The project involved collaboration with multiple ...

Accelerometers turn motion into measurable signals. From tilt and vibration to g-forces, they underpin countless designs. In this “Fun with Fundamentals” entry, we demystify their operation and take a ...

Abstract: An accelerometer can be used to calculate pitch and roll orientation angles. However, the accelerometer sensor cannot calculate the yaw angle, so a novel approach is needed to calculate the ...

A frighteningly lifelike robot operates using 1,000 artificial muscles for humanlike movement. JFK's niece has message for man who bought Trump-Kennedy Center domain Body found on California coast is ...

PythoC lets you use Python as a C code generator, but with more features and flexibility than Cython provides. Here’s a first look at the new C code generator for Python. Python and C share more than ...

Since Boston Dynamic first teased its BigDog robot in 2004, four-legged hound automatons have exploded in popularity. There are now dozens of robot dogs in development, ranging from military and ...