Robot Perception News Today

One key aspect of robotics that has enabled their progress is the ability of robots to perceive and sense their surroundings. But what are the limits of this technology?

UK Festival of Robotics concludes with major report launch, plus announcement of UK-RAS Network Award winners for research excellence and community contribution

A simulation environment known as PlasticineLab builds in knowledge of the physical world to make robot learning more intuitive.

Credits: Courtesy of the researchers Previous image Next image In recent years, robots have gained artificial vision, touch, and even smell. “Researchers have been giving robots human-like perception,” says MIT Associate Professor Fadel Adib. In a new paper, Adib’s team is pushing the technology a step further. “We’re trying to give robots superhuman perception,” he says. The researchers have developed a robot that uses radio waves, which can pass t...