Here is a robot that moves in low gravity environments through hopping motion. As a part of the SpaceHopper project, students at ETH Zurich developed this legged robot for microgravity environments. It has 3 legs with 3 degrees of freedom. This approach can be used to hop to traverse large distances and carry a scientific payload.
There are plenty of fancy drones on the market but most of them have a very limited payload capacity. The Malloy Aeronautics T400 is a heavy load UAS that can lift 400lbs of load. It has removable batteries that can be lifted by humans. This drone has max range of over 70km with cruise speed of just over 78 mph.
Here is a smart motor that you can use to build your own robots. The Robodyn motors lets you build robots with 300mm range of motion and 1kg payload. You can use these to build delta robotic arms and Scara arms. The motor has dual magnetic enclosure sensors. It supports Windows and Linux. These motors are ready for Python and C++ programming.
This motor weighs only 360g. It has speed, position and torque control modes. You can find out more about it on Kickstarter.
Here is a drone with a telescopic leg that can hop and fly. It can transition from aerial and terrestrial locomotion modes. The Hopcopter has a springy leg and can follow a prescribed trajectory in a continuous mode. When hopping, the robot achieves improved power efficiency. The below video shows it in action:
As the researchers explain, the robot can hop for 05 minutes. It can use the even use the ground to decelerate and turn during forward flight.
Boston Dynamics retired the hydraulic Atlas just a few days ago. It has already unveiled an electric version. It looks more agile than ever. This model will be stronger, with a broader range of motion. It will build on the capabilities of its predecessor. Thanks to Orbit, you will be able to manage entire fleets of robots. The below video shows it in action:
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Remembers the Atlas robot? It is a hydraulic humanoid robot that starred in a bunch of viral videos. The company has decided to retire its famous hydraulic humanoid platform. It has posted a video of its Atlas, showcasing some of its viral moments:
The future versions will probably be fully electric. More information is available here.
This is the Dnsys X1: an AI powered robotic exoskeleton that assists you in hiking and other outdoor activities. It takes load off of you, helping you save up to 50%. It has a range of 25+ km. It has max speed of 27 km/h. This exoskeleton has dual motors and uses AI algorithms to detect and adapt to your walking pattern.
This is the OmniVance Collaborative Arc Welding Cell: a robotic welding solution that automates tasks fast. You will be able to set up welding sequences in 30 seconds. This robot has an Easy Teach Device to cut programming time by up to 70%. Your welding sequence is automatically generated on the FlexPendant.
Meet the Mecharm 270 M5: 6DOF robot arm that you can use to take your programming skills to the next level. It has a compact design and can take on a variety of fun tasks. For example, you can use it to play chess. It has a working radius of 270mm and payload capacity of 250g.
Here is a climbing robot with a long extending and bending tape measure limb. EEWOC can climb complex steel structures with its magnetic grippers. Its extendable limb can reach over 12.m, allowing it to traverse gaps and obstacles. This robot can reach around corners and transition between surfaces using its wheels.
