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- 1NC State's Howl robot to collect eggs from poultry house floors▼N.C. State’s Howl robot aims to spot and collect eggs from poultry house floors
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed Howl, a robot designed to spot and collect eggs that end up on poultry house floors. The machine is intended to reduce labor demands in commercial egg production and improve efficiency in poultry operations.
- 2Robotics startup Microagi hires eight university researchers●Robotics startups are courting university researchers. Microagi just hired eight.
Robotics startups are stepping up efforts to recruit academic researchers, and Microagi is the latest example, hiring eight university researchers at once. The move reflects intensifying competition for robotics talent as startups race to build advanced systems, increasingly pulling specialists away from university labs and into private industry.
- 3Resilient Tiny Flying Robot Moves Closer to Real-World Flight▼Built to Take a Hit: Tiny Flying Robot is a Step Closer to Flight Beyond the Lab
Engineers at UC Davis have developed a tiny flying robot designed to survive collisions, a step toward taking such drones out of the laboratory and into real-world environments. The work, highlighted by the university's College of Engineering, focuses on durability so small aerial robots can operate around people, obstacles and unpredictable conditions outside controlled settings.
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on methods that allow robots to learn new tasks from far smaller amounts of training data. The work aims to make robotic systems cheaper and faster to deploy by reducing the data requirements that typically limit machine learning in robotics. Details of the approach and its results were not provided.
- 5University of Evansville students build sidewalk-scanning accessibility robot▼UE students build sidewalk-scanning robot for accessibility project
Students at the University of Evansville have built a robot designed to scan sidewalks and assess their accessibility, as part of a project aimed at improving conditions for people with mobility challenges. The device is intended to identify obstacles and hazards that make sidewalks difficult to navigate, highlighting how student engineering work can contribute to more accessible communities.
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A professor at the University of West Florida has received a $196,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support robotics research. The award will fund the professor's work in the field, adding to the university's growing research profile. The announcement was made by UWF, which highlighted the federal support for its faculty's scientific endeavors.
- 7USC Robotics Leader Maja Matarić Named to Forbes 50 Over 50 List▼USC Robotics Leader Maja Matarić Named to Forbes 50 Over 50: Innovation List
Maja Matarić, a leading robotics researcher at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering, has been named to the Forbes 50 Over 50: Innovation List, which honors people over 50 making significant contributions in their fields. The recognition highlights her influential work in robotics and socially assistive technology at USC.
- 8Oarfish fins inspire large underwater robot design▼Mysterious oarfish’s fins inspire large underwater robot design
Researchers at Cornell University have designed a large underwater robot modelled on the oarfish, a deep-sea creature known for its long ribbon-like body and distinctive dorsal fin. The team studied how the fish propels itself with a rippling fin along its body and reproduced that movement in the robot, aiming for efficient, stable swimming at scale for future underwater exploration.
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Food-delivery robots have been introduced at Cal Poly, the California Polytechnic State University campus in San Luis Obispo, bringing automated meal service to students. The rollout means students can now order food and have it delivered by wheeled robots across campus. Details about the robot provider, pricing, and service area have not yet been reported.
- 10SUTD robot glides like a maple seed and sails on water▼SUTD researchers develop robot that falls like a maple seed and sails like a boat
Researchers at the Singapore University of Technology and Design have developed a small robot that descends by spinning like a falling maple seed and can then move across water like a boat. The dual-mode design suggests potential uses for distributing sensors or payloads from the air and continuing operations on water. The work was announced via science news services EurekAlert and Asia Research News.
- 11Purdue replaces Starship delivery robots with 'Grub machines' this winter▼‘Grub machines’ replace Starships on campus, official launch this winter
Purdue University is replacing its Starship sidewalk delivery robots with new 'Grub machines', with an official launch planned for this winter, according to the Purdue Exponent. The campus food delivery fleet is being swapped out, and students are waiting to see how the new robots compare in service and reliability.
- 12Emory and Georgia Tech Launch Dual-Degree in Medicine and Robotics▼New Emory and Georgia Tech Dual-Degree Pathway Bridges Medicine and Robotics | Newswise
Emory University and Georgia Tech have announced a new dual-degree pathway connecting medicine and robotics. The program is designed to train students at the intersection of healthcare and engineering technology, preparing them to develop and apply robotic systems in clinical settings. Details on curriculum, enrollment timelines, and degree structure have not yet been widely reported.
- 13Universal Robots Unveils Gen 7 AI-Ready Automation Platform▼Universal Robots Launches Gen 7 Platform for AI-Ready Industrial Automation
Universal Robots has launched its Gen 7 platform, a new generation of industrial cobots built to support AI-driven automation. The company says the platform marks a step change for collaborative robotics, though detailed specifications and customer availability were not included in initial coverage.
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Tangent Robotics, a startup spun out of Columbia University, has raised $4.5 million to develop robot dexterity technology. The funding will support the company's work on giving robots finer, more human-like manipulation skills, an area seen as a key next step in industrial and service robotics.
- 15Robotic kidney transplantation restores patient's health●Something old – faith and friendship – and something new – robotic kidney transplantation – restored patient’s health
The Medical University of South Carolina has highlighted a patient's recovery through robotic kidney transplantation, crediting the outcome to both advanced surgical technology and the support of faith and friendship in the patient's life. The story pairs a cutting-edge surgical procedure with a personal narrative of community and belief accompanying the medical success.
- 16University of Alabama Huntsville Tests Autonomous Drones in Final NATO Disaster Competition▼UAH Puts Autonomous Drone Technology to the Test in Final International NATO Competition Focused on Disaster Support | Newswise
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is putting autonomous drone technology to the test in the final round of an international NATO competition focused on disaster support. The event challenges teams to demonstrate how unmanned systems can aid emergency response in disaster scenarios, and the university's participation highlights growing collaboration between US academia and NATO allies on disaster-relief robotics.
- 17University of Florida: striped patterns can fool self-driving vehicles●University of Florida: Simple visual patterns can trick AI-powered vehicles and robots, UF research finds. “A simple pat
Researchers at the University of Florida report that simple visual patterns, such as black-and-white stripes, can trick AI-powered autonomous vehicles and robots into misjudging distances to obstacles, potentially triggering unexpected and dangerous behavior. The findings highlight vulnerabilities in machine vision systems used in self-driving cars and robotics, raising questions about their safety and reliability in real-world environments.
- 18Researchers develop graph-based world models for safer robot teamwork▼Making robot teamwork safer and more efficient with graph-based world models
Eindhoven University of Technology researchers are working on graph-based world models designed to make robot collaboration safer and more efficient. The approach aims to help multiple robots understand their shared environment and coordinate with each other more reliably, reducing the risk of errors in settings such as warehouses, factories, and other environments where machines must work alongside people and each other.
- 19NUS researchers achieve dexterous soft-robot motion with one artificial muscle▼NUS CDE researchers unlock dexterous soft-robot motion from a single artificial muscle
Researchers at the National University of Singapore's College of Design and Engineering report that a single artificial muscle can drive dexterous motion in soft robots, a capability usually requiring multiple actuators. The announcement, carried via EurekAlert, suggests simpler, cheaper designs for soft robotics with applications in manipulation and delicate tasks. Details of the underlying mechanism and peer review status are not yet widely reported.
- 20Georgia Southern engineering college to put students to work with humanoid robot▼Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing plans to have students work with a humanoid robot
Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing plans to have its students work hands-on with a humanoid robot, giving engineering and computing students direct experience with advanced robotics technology. The initiative reflects a broader push by universities to integrate humanoid robotics into coursework and research as the technology moves from labs into industry.
- 21NUS researchers achieve dexterous robot motion with single artificial muscle▼NUS CDE researchers unlock dexterous soft-robot motion from a single artificial muscle [IMAGE]
Researchers at the National University of Singapore's College of Design and Engineering report that a single artificial muscle can drive dexterous motion in soft robots. The finding, announced via a science news release, suggests simplified actuator designs could make soft robotic systems cheaper and easier to build, with potential uses in grippers, medical devices and adaptable machines.
- 22Hello Robot Wins NIH Phase IIB Grant With University of Illinois▼Hello Robot Receives NIH Phase IIB Grant in Partnership With University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Robotics firm Hello Robot has received a Phase IIB grant from the US National Institutes of Health, awarded in partnership with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The funding will support continued development of the company's assistive robotics technology. The announcement was carried by Business Wire, and the grant marks a step forward in translating home-robotics research toward real-world healthcare applications.