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Which Raspberry Pi 4 RAM Option Should You Choose?

August 29, 2023 by robotbesties

DALL-E Generated: magical Raspberry Pi Computer

The Raspberry Pi 4 has four possible RAM Options: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB Do you know which one is right for your project? If you're familiar with the Raspberry Pi, you know that it's a versatile and affordable single-board computer that can be used for a wide range of projects. The latest iteration, the Raspberry Pi 4, comes with various RAM options to suit different needs - … [Read more...] about Which Raspberry Pi 4 RAM Option Should You Choose?

Robot Maker, Kevin McAleer Update! How it works – LiDAR

August 27, 2023 by Zappy Reporter

DALL-E Generated: How LiDAR Works

Kevin McAleer has some of the most fun, most inspiring robot maker projects, and really good tutorials for all levels. Get INSPIRED and check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H55OOXtS7ns Do you want to know how LiDAR works? Ever wondered how self-driving cars 'see' the world around them? Meet LiDAR: Light Detection and Ranging. It's like RADAR, but instead of … [Read more...] about Robot Maker, Kevin McAleer Update! How it works – LiDAR

IEEE Spectrum Robotics News: New Concept Could Spark Ideas for Tree-Planting Bots

August 26, 2023 by Zappy Reporter

DALL-E Generated image of Tree Tending and Climbing Robots

Robot tree climbing is a new technology that is being developed to help with the maintenance of trees in urban areas. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way that trees are maintained and managed in cities. Tree maintenance is an important part of urban life. Trees provide many benefits to cities, including reducing air pollution, providing shade, and … [Read more...] about IEEE Spectrum Robotics News: New Concept Could Spark Ideas for Tree-Planting Bots

MIT Robot News: AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies

August 25, 2023 by Zappy Reporter

DALL-E generated image about AI helping Robots manipulate objects

In a major breakthrough, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) technique that enables robots to manipulate objects with their whole bodies. This technique, called "whole-body manipulation," is a major step forward in the field of robotics, as it allows robots to interact with their environment in a more … [Read more...] about MIT Robot News: AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies

Robotics Business Review News: ANYbotics ANYmal quadruped with Enzo Wälchli

August 24, 2023 by Zappy Reporter

DALL-E Generated image of quadruped robots

Anybotics, a Swiss robotics company, recently announced the launch of Anymal, a quadruped robot designed for industrial and research applications. This robot is the result of a collaboration between Anybotics and Enzo Walchli, a Swiss entrepreneur and robotics enthusiast. Anymal is a four-legged robot that is designed to be agile and versatile. It is capable of navigating … [Read more...] about Robotics Business Review News: ANYbotics ANYmal quadruped with Enzo Wälchli

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