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- 1Tiny robot harvests battery power through skin on its feet●Tiny robot harvests battery power via skin on its feet
A tiny walking robot can recharge its battery simply through pads on its feet, according to New Atlas. The design lets the robot draw power whenever it stands on a suitable surface, removing the need to return to a charging dock. It is the kind of small-scale engineering trick that could matter for swarm robots or devices meant to run unattended for long periods.
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Unmanned systems are playing an increasingly central role in the war between Russia and Ukraine, with drones and robotic vehicles used for reconnaissance, strikes and logistics along the front lines. Commentators note both sides are rapidly adapting tactics to counter swarms of cheap drones, marking a shift in modern warfare.
- 3Robot swarms planned to build structures without human workers▼Researchers plan robot swarms that could assemble structures without human workers
Researchers are developing swarms of robots designed to assemble structures on their own, removing the need for human construction crews. The approach would rely on many simple machines coordinating their work rather than a single large builder. It points to a future where construction sites could be run largely by autonomous systems, raising both excitement about faster, safer building and questions about the impact on jobs.
- 4Researchers plan robot swarms to build structures▼Researchers plan robot swarms to assemble and build structures
Researchers are developing robot swarms designed to work together to assemble and construct structures autonomously. The approach draws on collective robotics, where many simple machines coordinate to perform construction tasks that would normally require human crews or heavy equipment. The project has drawn attention for its potential applications in automated building and infrastructure work.