Your search:
55 result(s) in 0.18 s
-
DUKAS_185136219_NUR
Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025
The Barista Robot Ella, a robotic arm programmed to prepare and serve coffee autonomously by the Singaporean company Crown Digital, serves coffee to congress attendants during the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185136198_NUR
Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025
The Barista Robot Ella, a robotic arm programmed to prepare and serve coffee autonomously by the Singaporean company Crown Digital, serves coffee to congress attendants during the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185112988_NUR
Technology Trade Show
The Barista Robot Ella, a robotic arm programmed by the Singaporean company Crown Digital to prepare and serve coffee autonomously, serves coffee to congress attendants during the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185112984_NUR
Technology Trade Show
The Barista Robot Ella, a robotic arm programmed by the Singaporean company Crown Digital to prepare and serve coffee autonomously, serves coffee to congress attendants during the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093628_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Andreas Urschitz, Chief Marketing Officer at Infineon Technologies, and Seungsoo Lee, President of Infineon Korea, speak during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093614_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Andreas Urschitz, Chief Marketing Officer at Infineon Technologies, and Seungsoo Lee, President of Infineon Korea, speak during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093613_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
From left, Dominik Bilo, Chief Sales Officer for Industrial and Infrastructure at Infineon Technologies AG; Peter Schaefer, Chief Sales Officer for Automotive at Infineon Technologies AG; and Dr. Jiyoon Kim, Research Fellow at the Institute of Social Science, Sogang University, speak during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093562_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Conference attendees participate in the first-ever Infineon OktoberTech Seoul at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. OktoberTech is a global technology collaboration forum hosted by Infineon in key regions, showcasing the company's technologies and sharing industry trends with experts. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093555_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Conference attendees examine a humanoid robotic arm on display at the first-ever Infineon OktoberTech Seoul, held at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. OktoberTech is a global technology collaboration forum hosted by Infineon in key regions, showcasing the company's technologies and sharing industry trends with experts. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093553_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Conference attendees participate in the first-ever Infineon OktoberTech Seoul at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. OktoberTech is a global technology collaboration forum hosted by Infineon in key regions, showcasing the company's technologies and sharing industry trends with experts. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093551_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Andreas Urschitz, Chief Marketing Officer at Infineon Technologies, speaks during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093549_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Conference attendees participate in the first-ever Infineon OktoberTech Seoul at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. OktoberTech is a global technology collaboration forum hosted by Infineon in key regions, showcasing the company's technologies and sharing industry trends with experts. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093530_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Conference attendees examine a humanoid robotic arm on display at the first-ever Infineon OktoberTech Seoul, held at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. OktoberTech is a global technology collaboration forum hosted by Infineon in key regions, showcasing the company's technologies and sharing industry trends with experts. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093649_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Andreas Urschitz, Chief Marketing Officer at Infineon Technologies, speaks during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093646_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
From left, Dominik Bilo, Chief Sales Officer for Industrial and Infrastructure at Infineon Technologies AG; Peter Schaefer, Chief Sales Officer for Automotive at Infineon Technologies AG; and Dr. Jiyoon Kim, Research Fellow at the Institute of Social Science, Sogang University, speak during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093645_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Andreas Urschitz, Chief Marketing Officer at Infineon Technologies, speaks during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093630_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
From left, Dominik Bilo, Chief Sales Officer for Industrial and Infrastructure at Infineon Technologies AG; Peter Schaefer, Chief Sales Officer for Automotive at Infineon Technologies AG; and Dr. Jiyoon Kim, Research Fellow at the Institute of Social Science, Sogang University, speak during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093604_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Conference attendees participate in the first-ever Infineon OktoberTech Seoul at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. OktoberTech is a global technology collaboration forum hosted by Infineon in key regions, showcasing the company's technologies and sharing industry trends with experts. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093602_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Changhwan Kim, Executive Vice President at Hyundai Motor Company, speaks during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093597_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Changhwan Kim, Executive Vice President at Hyundai Motor Company, speaks during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093596_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Seungsoo Lee, President of Infineon Korea, speaks during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093594_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Conference attendees participate in the first-ever Infineon OktoberTech Seoul at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. OktoberTech is a global technology collaboration forum hosted by Infineon in key regions, showcasing the company's technologies and sharing industry trends with experts. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093593_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Changhwan Kim, Executive Vice President at Hyundai Motor Company, speaks during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093590_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Seungsoo Lee, President of Infineon Korea, speaks during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093586_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Conference attendees participate in the first-ever Infineon OktoberTech Seoul at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. OktoberTech is a global technology collaboration forum hosted by Infineon in key regions, showcasing the company's technologies and sharing industry trends with experts. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093585_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Conference attendees participate in the first-ever Infineon OktoberTech Seoul at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. OktoberTech is a global technology collaboration forum hosted by Infineon in key regions, showcasing the company's technologies and sharing industry trends with experts. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093584_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Changhwan Kim, Executive Vice President at Hyundai Motor Company, speaks during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093583_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Seungsoo Lee, President of Infineon Korea, speaks during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093567_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Conference attendees examine a humanoid robotic arm on display at the first-ever Infineon OktoberTech Seoul, held at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. OktoberTech is a global technology collaboration forum hosted by Infineon in key regions, showcasing the company's technologies and sharing industry trends with experts. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093864_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Conference attendees participate in the first-ever Infineon OktoberTech Seoul at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. OktoberTech is a global technology collaboration forum hosted by Infineon in key regions, showcasing the company's technologies and sharing industry trends with experts. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093861_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Andreas Urschitz, Chief Marketing Officer at Infineon Technologies, speaks during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093859_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
From left, Dominik Bilo, Chief Sales Officer for Industrial and Infrastructure at Infineon Technologies AG; Peter Schaefer, Chief Sales Officer for Automotive at Infineon Technologies AG; and Dr. Jiyoon Kim, Research Fellow at the Institute of Social Science, Sogang University, speak during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093739_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Conference attendees participate in the first-ever Infineon OktoberTech Seoul at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. OktoberTech is a global technology collaboration forum hosted by Infineon in key regions, showcasing the company's technologies and sharing industry trends with experts. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093737_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Andreas Urschitz, Chief Marketing Officer at Infineon Technologies, speaks during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093736_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Conference attendees participate in the first-ever Infineon OktoberTech Seoul at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. OktoberTech is a global technology collaboration forum hosted by Infineon in key regions, showcasing the company's technologies and sharing industry trends with experts. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093735_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
From left, Dominik Bilo, Chief Sales Officer for Industrial and Infrastructure at Infineon Technologies AG; Peter Schaefer, Chief Sales Officer for Automotive at Infineon Technologies AG; and Dr. Jiyoon Kim, Research Fellow at the Institute of Social Science, Sogang University, speak during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093694_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
Andreas Urschitz, Chief Marketing Officer at Infineon Technologies, speaks during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_185093693_NUR
Infineon OktoberTech Seoul 2025
From left, Dominik Bilo, Chief Sales Officer for Industrial and Infrastructure at Infineon Technologies AG; Peter Schaefer, Chief Sales Officer for Automotive at Infineon Technologies AG; and Dr. Jiyoon Kim, Research Fellow at the Institute of Social Science, Sogang University, speak during the ''Infineon Technologies Korea OktoberTech Seoul 2025 Conference'' at COEX in Gangnam District, Seoul, on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto) -
DUKAS_163085188_FER
Home manicure machine uses AI and a robotic arm
Ferrari Press Agency
Nails robot 1
Ref 15327
24/11/2023
See Ferrari text
Pictures MUST credit: Nimble Beauty
Nail salon visits could become a thing of the past for anyone who invests in a new machine that uses artificial intelligence to perform a manicure.
The device, called Nimble, learns the shape, size and curvature of a user's nails for the benefit of a robot arm that mimics the movement of a human nail technician.
The arm can then precisely apply a base coat, two coats of colour and a top coat said to stay chip-free for up to seven days.
The California-based company behind it, Nimble Beauty, says the 270-degree nail-scanning technology uses more than 20 algorithms to calculate polish application and instruct the robotic arm.
A user inserts the vase coat, nail colour and top coat which come in special capsules, into the machine.
The user puts one hand inside and presses a start button which lets off the device scanning, painting and then drying the nails.
Then it’s time for the other hand to go in.
The company has its own range of pre-loaded colour polishes.
OPS: The robotic arm applying nail polish
Picture supplied by Ferrari
(FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS) -
DUKAS_163085187_FER
Home manicure machine uses AI and a robotic arm
Ferrari Press Agency
Nails robot 1
Ref 15327
24/11/2023
See Ferrari text
Pictures MUST credit: Nimble Beauty
Nail salon visits could become a thing of the past for anyone who invests in a new machine that uses artificial intelligence to perform a manicure.
The device, called Nimble, learns the shape, size and curvature of a user's nails for the benefit of a robot arm that mimics the movement of a human nail technician.
The arm can then precisely apply a base coat, two coats of colour and a top coat said to stay chip-free for up to seven days.
The California-based company behind it, Nimble Beauty, says the 270-degree nail-scanning technology uses more than 20 algorithms to calculate polish application and instruct the robotic arm.
A user inserts the vase coat, nail colour and top coat which come in special capsules, into the machine.
The user puts one hand inside and presses a start button which lets off the device scanning, painting and then drying the nails.
Then it’s time for the other hand to go in.
The company has its own range of pre-loaded colour polishes.
OPS: The Nimble manicure machine
Picture supplied by Ferrari
(FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS) -
DUKAS_163085186_FER
Home manicure machine uses AI and a robotic arm
Ferrari Press Agency
Nails robot 1
Ref 15327
24/11/2023
See Ferrari text
Pictures MUST credit: Nimble Beauty
Nail salon visits could become a thing of the past for anyone who invests in a new machine that uses artificial intelligence to perform a manicure.
The device, called Nimble, learns the shape, size and curvature of a user's nails for the benefit of a robot arm that mimics the movement of a human nail technician.
The arm can then precisely apply a base coat, two coats of colour and a top coat said to stay chip-free for up to seven days.
The California-based company behind it, Nimble Beauty, says the 270-degree nail-scanning technology uses more than 20 algorithms to calculate polish application and instruct the robotic arm.
A user inserts the vase coat, nail colour and top coat which come in special capsules, into the machine.
The user puts one hand inside and presses a start button which lets off the device scanning, painting and then drying the nails.
Then it’s time for the other hand to go in.
The company has its own range of pre-loaded colour polishes.
OPS: The Nimble manicure machine
Picture supplied by Ferrari
(FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS) -
DUKAS_163085185_FER
Home manicure machine uses AI and a robotic arm
Ferrari Press Agency
Nails robot 1
Ref 15327
24/11/2023
See Ferrari text
Pictures MUST credit: Nimble Beauty
Nail salon visits could become a thing of the past for anyone who invests in a new machine that uses artificial intelligence to perform a manicure.
The device, called Nimble, learns the shape, size and curvature of a user's nails for the benefit of a robot arm that mimics the movement of a human nail technician.
The arm can then precisely apply a base coat, two coats of colour and a top coat said to stay chip-free for up to seven days.
The California-based company behind it, Nimble Beauty, says the 270-degree nail-scanning technology uses more than 20 algorithms to calculate polish application and instruct the robotic arm.
A user inserts the vase coat, nail colour and top coat which come in special capsules, into the machine.
The user puts one hand inside and presses a start button which lets off the device scanning, painting and then drying the nails.
Then it’s time for the other hand to go in.
The company has its own range of pre-loaded colour polishes.
OPS: The Nimble manicure machine
Picture supplied by Ferrari
(FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS) -
DUKAS_163085184_FER
Home manicure machine uses AI and a robotic arm
Ferrari Press Agency
Nails robot 1
Ref 15327
24/11/2023
See Ferrari text
Pictures MUST credit: Nimble Beauty
Nail salon visits could become a thing of the past for anyone who invests in a new machine that uses artificial intelligence to perform a manicure.
The device, called Nimble, learns the shape, size and curvature of a user's nails for the benefit of a robot arm that mimics the movement of a human nail technician.
The arm can then precisely apply a base coat, two coats of colour and a top coat said to stay chip-free for up to seven days.
The California-based company behind it, Nimble Beauty, says the 270-degree nail-scanning technology uses more than 20 algorithms to calculate polish application and instruct the robotic arm.
A user inserts the vase coat, nail colour and top coat which come in special capsules, into the machine.
The user puts one hand inside and presses a start button which lets off the device scanning, painting and then drying the nails.
Then it’s time for the other hand to go in.
The company has its own range of pre-loaded colour polishes.
OPS: The Nimble manicure machine
Picture supplied by Ferrari
(FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS) -
DUKAS_163085183_FER
Home manicure machine uses AI and a robotic arm
Ferrari Press Agency
Nails robot 1
Ref 15327
24/11/2023
See Ferrari text
Pictures MUST credit: Nimble Beauty
Nail salon visits could become a thing of the past for anyone who invests in a new machine that uses artificial intelligence to perform a manicure.
The device, called Nimble, learns the shape, size and curvature of a user's nails for the benefit of a robot arm that mimics the movement of a human nail technician.
The arm can then precisely apply a base coat, two coats of colour and a top coat said to stay chip-free for up to seven days.
The California-based company behind it, Nimble Beauty, says the 270-degree nail-scanning technology uses more than 20 algorithms to calculate polish application and instruct the robotic arm.
A user inserts the vase coat, nail colour and top coat which come in special capsules, into the machine.
The user puts one hand inside and presses a start button which lets off the device scanning, painting and then drying the nails.
Then it’s time for the other hand to go in.
The company has its own range of pre-loaded colour polishes.
OPS: A companion app takes users through the manicure process
Picture supplied by Ferrari
(FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS) -
DUKAS_163085182_FER
Home manicure machine uses AI and a robotic arm
Ferrari Press Agency
Nails robot 1
Ref 15327
24/11/2023
See Ferrari text
Pictures MUST credit: Nimble Beauty
Nail salon visits could become a thing of the past for anyone who invests in a new machine that uses artificial intelligence to perform a manicure.
The device, called Nimble, learns the shape, size and curvature of a user's nails for the benefit of a robot arm that mimics the movement of a human nail technician.
The arm can then precisely apply a base coat, two coats of colour and a top coat said to stay chip-free for up to seven days.
The California-based company behind it, Nimble Beauty, says the 270-degree nail-scanning technology uses more than 20 algorithms to calculate polish application and instruct the robotic arm.
A user inserts the vase coat, nail colour and top coat which come in special capsules, into the machine.
The user puts one hand inside and presses a start button which lets off the device scanning, painting and then drying the nails.
Then it’s time for the other hand to go in.
The company has its own range of pre-loaded colour polishes.
OPS: The robotic arm with one of the capsules containing nail polish
Picture supplied by Ferrari
(FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS) -
DUKAS_157071003_FER
Using wood lice and sea mollusc as robotic arm grippers.
Ferrari Press Agency
Grippers 1
Ref 14892
22/06/2023
See Ferrari text
Pictures must credit:Josephine Galipon, Shoya Shimizu, Kenjiro Tadakuma
Mechanical grippers at the end of robotic arms could be made more effective — using bugs.
Researchers used woodlice because of its natural reflex to grasp objects.
They designed a 7mm-wide harness attached to a robotic arm with the woodlice at the end.
The armoured bug closed its shell upon contact with a tiny piece of cotton which it grasped for about two minutes before release.
Seeking to replicate the functionality for underwater tasks, the researchers created a similar device for a marine mollusc called chiton.
They found the chiton grasped any object placed before it, including cork and wooden and plastic objects.
Traditional suction devices are unable to attach to cork or wood so the experiment was significant.
Since chitons try to avoid light, the researchers said future experiments could involve chitons being guided by laser beams.
The team from three Japanese universities — Yamagata, Keio and Tohoku — stressed the creatures used in the experiments were unharmed.
OPS: A chiton at the end of a robotic arm acting as a gripper to grasp wood under water. Normal suction cups are unable to grasp wood
Picture supplied by Ferrari
(FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS) -
DUKAS_157071002_FER
Using wood lice and sea mollusc as robotic arm grippers.
Ferrari Press Agency
Grippers 1
Ref 14892
22/06/2023
See Ferrari text
Pictures must credit:Josephine Galipon, Shoya Shimizu, Kenjiro Tadakuma
Mechanical grippers at the end of robotic arms could be made more effective — using bugs.
Researchers used woodlice because of its natural reflex to grasp objects.
They designed a 7mm-wide harness attached to a robotic arm with the woodlice at the end.
The armoured bug closed its shell upon contact with a tiny piece of cotton which it grasped for about two minutes before release.
Seeking to replicate the functionality for underwater tasks, the researchers created a similar device for a marine mollusc called chiton.
They found the chiton grasped any object placed before it, including cork and wooden and plastic objects.
Traditional suction devices are unable to attach to cork or wood so the experiment was significant.
Since chitons try to avoid light, the researchers said future experiments could involve chitons being guided by laser beams.
The team from three Japanese universities — Yamagata, Keio and Tohoku — stressed the creatures used in the experiments were unharmed.
OPS: A chiton at the end of a robotic arm acting as a gripper to grasp a plastic cup under water.
Picture supplied by Ferrari
(FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS) -
DUKAS_157070999_FER
Using wood lice and sea mollusc as robotic arm grippers.
Ferrari Press Agency
Grippers 1
Ref 14892
22/06/2023
See Ferrari text
Pictures must credit:Josephine Galipon, Shoya Shimizu, Kenjiro Tadakuma
Mechanical grippers at the end of robotic arms could be made more effective — using bugs.
Researchers used woodlice because of its natural reflex to grasp objects.
They designed a 7mm-wide harness attached to a robotic arm with the woodlice at the end.
The armoured bug closed its shell upon contact with a tiny piece of cotton which it grasped for about two minutes before release.
Seeking to replicate the functionality for underwater tasks, the researchers created a similar device for a marine mollusc called chiton.
They found the chiton grasped any object placed before it, including cork and wooden and plastic objects.
Traditional suction devices are unable to attach to cork or wood so the experiment was significant.
Since chitons try to avoid light, the researchers said future experiments could involve chitons being guided by laser beams.
The team from three Japanese universities — Yamagata, Keio and Tohoku — stressed the creatures used in the experiments were unharmed.
OPS: A chiton at the end of a robotic arm acting as a gripper to grasp a plastic cup under water.
Picture supplied by Ferrari
(FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS) -
DUKAS_157070997_FER
Using wood lice and sea mollusc as robotic arm grippers.
Ferrari Press Agency
Grippers 1
Ref 14892
22/06/2023
See Ferrari text
Pictures must credit:Josephine Galipon, Shoya Shimizu, Kenjiro Tadakuma
Mechanical grippers at the end of robotic arms could be made more effective — using bugs.
Researchers used woodlice because of its natural reflex to grasp objects.
They designed a 7mm-wide harness attached to a robotic arm with the woodlice at the end.
The armoured bug closed its shell upon contact with a tiny piece of cotton which it grasped for about two minutes before release.
Seeking to replicate the functionality for underwater tasks, the researchers created a similar device for a marine mollusc called chiton.
They found the chiton grasped any object placed before it, including cork and wooden and plastic objects.
Traditional suction devices are unable to attach to cork or wood so the experiment was significant.
Since chitons try to avoid light, the researchers said future experiments could involve chitons being guided by laser beams.
The team from three Japanese universities — Yamagata, Keio and Tohoku — stressed the creatures used in the experiments were unharmed.
OPS: A chiton at the end of a robotic arm acting as a gripper to grasp a plastic cup under water.
Picture supplied by Ferrari
(FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS) -
DUKAS_157070996_FER
Using wood lice and sea mollusc as robotic arm grippers.
Ferrari Press Agency
Grippers 1
Ref 14892
22/06/2023
See Ferrari text
Pictures must credit:Josephine Galipon, Shoya Shimizu, Kenjiro Tadakuma
Mechanical grippers at the end of robotic arms could be made more effective — using bugs.
Researchers used woodlice because of its natural reflex to grasp objects.
They designed a 7mm-wide harness attached to a robotic arm with the woodlice at the end.
The armoured bug closed its shell upon contact with a tiny piece of cotton which it grasped for about two minutes before release.
Seeking to replicate the functionality for underwater tasks, the researchers created a similar device for a marine mollusc called chiton.
They found the chiton grasped any object placed before it, including cork and wooden and plastic objects.
Traditional suction devices are unable to attach to cork or wood so the experiment was significant.
Since chitons try to avoid light, the researchers said future experiments could involve chitons being guided by laser beams.
The team from three Japanese universities — Yamagata, Keio and Tohoku — stressed the creatures used in the experiments were unharmed.
OPS: A wood lice at the end of a robotic arm acting as a gripper to grasp cotton wool
Picture supplied by Ferrari
(FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS) -
