Robotics
Peter Corke is helping autonomous systems prepare for the real world
From his youth, Peter Corke has had his eye fixed on the future. His career, from artificial intelligence to some...
This robot ‘sweats’ through its 3D-printed fingers
The robot’s soft, hydraulically controlled fingers release water to regulate their temperature.
This underwater rover is exploring Antarctica before making the leap to space
A new autonomous robot developed by NASA and recently tested in Antarctica could be the key to finding life in...
A robotics researcher is sending drones where few have gone before
When Dr Stefan Hrabar switched from CSIRO robotics researcher to company founder, word quickly got out in the industry.
UNSW undergrad team flies the Australian flag at the International Robotics Competition
Students from UNSW Engineering’s Competitive Robotics Group are flying the Australian flag this week at the Mohamed Bin Zayed International...
Meet the engineer teaching robots how to get a grip
Robots might be adept at working on a production line, but ask them to load a dishwasher and you’re likely...
Can robots bring relief to people suffering from chronic pain?
A laser-based medical therapy is attracting increasing attention from researchers. One engineer wants to put robots in charge of using...
Whiskers are helping drones and robots respect your personal space
Robots have a habit of getting up close and personal. One engineer turned to rats to solve the problem.
Particle robots: Alone, they’re useless – but working together, they get things done
Robots are able to do a lot of things, but they often have trouble overcoming problems where parts of their...
Engineering students save a world in peril at 2019 Warman Design and Build Competition
Engineers are often called upon to solve problems big and small. But the disaster facing Gondwana, a small planet in...
