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Decentralized Cooperation: Blockchain-Powered Economics in Robot Swarms

Researchers introduce a pioneering approach to swarm robotics, leveraging blockchain technology for decentralized economic incentives. The study demonstrates the feasibility and advantages of a blockchain-based information marketplace, fostering cooperation and penalizing misinformation among robots with conflicting interests in open swarms. This innovation holds promise for real-world applications beyond robotics, ushering in a new era of decentralized, trustless networks inspired by the intersection of swarm robotics and blockchain technology.

24 Nov 2023

Enhancing Continual Learning in AI: A Multi-Learner Approach with Active Forgetting

This research proposes a novel approach to continual learning in artificial neural networks, addressing the challenge of balancing memory stability and learning plasticity. Inspired by the biological active forgetting mechanism observed in the Drosophila mushroom body’s γMB subset, the study introduces a synaptic expansion-renormalization framework, employing multiple learning modules to actively regulate forgetting.

21 Nov 2023

Vision-Controlled 3D Printing Breakthrough for Multi-Material Constructs

This article features a groundbreaking 3D printing platform that integrates advanced machine vision, allowing real-time adjustments for precise material deposition. The vision-controlled system enables high-resolution, multi-material printing, eliminating the need for mechanical planarization and expanding the possibilities in creating intricate structures, from robotic hands to fluidic pumps, with potential applications across various domains like soft robotics and metamaterials.

19 Nov 2023

A Fusion Module Approach for Enhancing Positioning Accuracy in Firefighting Robotics

This paper addresses challenges in positioning technology crucial for firefighting robots, introducing a Fusion Module based on the Blackboard architecture within the fire emergency reaction dispatching (FERD) system. This module leverages multiple sensors, employing strategies such as denoising, spatial alignment, confidence degree update, observation filtering, data fusion, and fusion decision to significantly improve positioning accuracy in complex indoor environments with multiple obstacles.

15 Nov 2023

Revolutionizing Quadruped Robot Locomotion: An Adaptive System Based on Double-Layered Central Pattern Generator

This paper introduces an innovative adaptive locomotion system for quadruped robots. The system, centered around a double-layered Central Pattern Generator (CPG) driven by gyroscope signals, enables seamless gait transitions and precise movement control. The research showcases the robot's ability to perform a regular trot pattern in complex environments, emphasizing its adaptability and effectiveness in diverse real-world scenarios.

15 Nov 2023

Impact of Industrial Robot Applications on China's Global Value Chain Participation

This study delves into the intricate dynamics between industrial robot (IR) applications and China's global value chain participation (GVCP) from 2006 to 2014. Findings reveal that while IR applications facilitated import substitution, reducing backward participation, manufacturing localization led to a decline in China's opportunities to export intermediate inputs, impacting forward participation in global value chains.

12 Nov 2023

Exploring the Impact of Robot Occupations on the Perception of the Robot-Human Border

This study investigates how different robot occupations influence the perception of the robot-human border among participants, considering the effects of age and gender. The findings reveal that service robots, particularly those involved in direct human interactions, require a higher degree of human-like features to be recognized as humans.

9 Nov 2023

RoboFlamingo: Enabling Vision-Language Models for Effective Robot Imitation

Researchers have introduced a novel framework called RoboFlamingo, designed to harness the power of vision-language models (VLMs) for robot imitation in complex manipulation tasks. This framework leverages pre-trained VLMs to comprehend language instructions and visual data, decoupling decision-making and visual-language understanding to achieve state-of-the-art performance in a wide range of tasks. RoboFlamingo's versatility, adaptability, and impressive performance make it a compelling solution for vision-language-based robot control.

8 Nov 2023

NOIR: A Brain-Robot Interface for Versatile Human-Robot Collaboration

Researchers have introduced the Neural Signal Operated Intelligent Robots (NOIR) system, a groundbreaking brain-robot interface that allows individuals to control robots using their brain signals. The NOIR system combines modular brain decoding with parameterized robot skills and learning to empower users to perform complex everyday tasks efficiently.

7 Nov 2023

RoboGen: Automating Robotic Skill Learning with GPT-4

Researchers have developed RoboGen, a generative framework that utilizes GPT-4 to automate robotic skill learning. This system generates diverse tasks, scenes, training supervision, and skill learning environments, offering a scalable and automated approach to training robots with minimal human involvement.

7 Nov 2023

Deep-Sea Exploration Using Bioinspired Soft Robots

This article explores the challenges of deep-sea exploration and how bioinspired soft robots have emerged as a transformative solution. Drawing inspiration from deep-sea organisms, these robots combine innovative actuation, pressure resilience, and sensing strategies to navigate and interact with the extreme conditions of the deep ocean.

7 Nov 2023

Hierarchical Generative Modeling for Autonomous Robot Control Inspired by Human Motor Control

Researchers have explored the use of hierarchical generative modeling to mimic human motor control, enabling autonomous task completion in a humanoid robot. Through extensive physics simulations, they demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach, showcasing its potential for complex tasks involving locomotion, manipulation, and grasping, even under challenging conditions.

5 Nov 2023

Enhancing Human-AI Interactions in Decision Support: A Systematic Review

This research article underscores the importance of aligning AI outputs with human expectations in decision support systems and introduces the concept of Explainable AI (XAI). A systematic review results in a taxonomy of interaction patterns, emphasizing the need for more interactive functionality in AI systems.

3 Nov 2023

Impact of Industrial Robots on Corporate Green Innovation

This article explores the impact of industrial robot adoption on corporate green innovation in China. The study uses data from Chinese manufacturing companies and analyzes the role of industrial robots in improving green innovation by promoting environmental management and enhancing productivity.

2 Nov 2023

Exploring Customer Preferences for Automated Parcel Delivery Modes

This study delves into customer preferences for automated parcel delivery modes, including autonomous vehicles, drones, sidewalk robots, and bipedal robots, in the context of last-mile logistics. Using an Integrated Nested Choice and Correlated Latent Variable model, the research reveals that cost and time performance significantly influence the acceptability of technology, with a growing willingness to explore novel delivery automation when cost and time align.

1 Nov 2023

Enhancing Deep Reinforcement Learning for Real-World Robotic Locomotion

Researchers have introduced APRL, a novel framework for deep reinforcement learning in quadrupedal robots. APRL enables rapid learning in real-world scenarios, facilitating continuous improvement and adaptability, showcasing significant potential in advancing legged locomotion in robotics.

31 Oct 2023

ACCEL: Revolutionizing Vision Computing with an All-Analog Chip

Researchers have introduced the All-Analog Chip for Combined Electronic and Light Computing (ACCEL), a groundbreaking technology that significantly improves energy efficiency and computing speed in vision tasks. ACCEL's innovative approach combines diffractive optical analog computing and electronic analog computing, eliminating the need for Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) and achieving low latency.

29 Oct 2023

Navigating the Landscape of Mobile Robot Path Planning: A Comprehensive Review

Researchers delve into the realm of mobile robot path planning. Covering single-agent and multi-agent scenarios, the study explores environmental modeling, path planning algorithms, and the latest advancements in artificial intelligence for optimizing navigation. It also introduces open-source map datasets and evaluation metrics.

27 Oct 2023

Efficient Human-in-the-Loop Task and Motion Planning for Robot Learning

Researchers have introduced HITL-TAMP, a system that combines human teleoperation with Task and Motion Planning (TAMP) to teach robots complex manipulation skills. This approach enhances data collection and policy learning efficiency for robots, making it a promising advancement in the field of robotics.

27 Oct 2023

Robotics Reshaping the Future of Food: Precision Agriculture and 3D Printing

This article discusses the significant roles that robotics play in the food industry. Precision agriculture robots are optimizing crop management, while 3D food printing is revolutionizing personal food preparation. These technological advancements have the potential to enhance food quality, sustainability, and accessibility, all while creating new opportunities for human involvement in food-related jobs.

25 Oct 2023

Robotics News and Research

Decentralized Cooperation: Blockchain-Powered Economics in Robot Swarms

Enhancing Continual Learning in AI: A Multi-Learner Approach with Active Forgetting

Vision-Controlled 3D Printing Breakthrough for Multi-Material Constructs

A Fusion Module Approach for Enhancing Positioning Accuracy in Firefighting Robotics

Revolutionizing Quadruped Robot Locomotion: An Adaptive System Based on Double-Layered Central Pattern Generator

Impact of Industrial Robot Applications on China's Global Value Chain Participation

Exploring the Impact of Robot Occupations on the Perception of the Robot-Human Border

RoboFlamingo: Enabling Vision-Language Models for Effective Robot Imitation

NOIR: A Brain-Robot Interface for Versatile Human-Robot Collaboration

RoboGen: Automating Robotic Skill Learning with GPT-4

Deep-Sea Exploration Using Bioinspired Soft Robots

Hierarchical Generative Modeling for Autonomous Robot Control Inspired by Human Motor Control

Enhancing Human-AI Interactions in Decision Support: A Systematic Review

Impact of Industrial Robots on Corporate Green Innovation

Exploring Customer Preferences for Automated Parcel Delivery Modes

Enhancing Deep Reinforcement Learning for Real-World Robotic Locomotion

ACCEL: Revolutionizing Vision Computing with an All-Analog Chip

Navigating the Landscape of Mobile Robot Path Planning: A Comprehensive Review

Efficient Human-in-the-Loop Task and Motion Planning for Robot Learning

Robotics Reshaping the Future of Food: Precision Agriculture and 3D Printing

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