Video Friday brings you the latest robotics news and videos from around the world! This week’s selection includes:
Boston Dynamics’ electric Atlas robot doing tricks, including a spooky Halloween costume.
Aldebaran’s upcoming release of its seventh-generation NAO robot.
ANYbotics’ eerie “Happy Halloween” message.
Clearpath’s Happy Halloween greeting.
A dramatic robotic performance by Compagnie La Machine in Toulouse.
Deep Robotics showcased impressive dismount capabilities from its DR01 robot.
Daniel Simu demonstrated a cobot juggling trick.
Researchers at the Environmental Robotics Lab proposed a novel design for reconfigurable multirotors, enabling superior versatility and task-specific performance.
The new Torobo model is set to be released in March 2025, featuring faster motion and being lighter than its predecessor. A robotic hand for manipulation research was also showcased, with promising results.
Arvato’s Louisville warehouse staff used Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot to unload freight more efficiently.
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover captured stunning images of Phobos using its Mastcam-Z camera.
University students participated in online Robotics 102 courses, bridging gaps in robotics education.
The Robotics and Automation Summer School offered a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge projects and technology. The Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute Seminar discussed the challenges of machine learning for robots.
That’s all for this week’s Video Friday! Enjoy the latest robotics news and videos.
Source: https://spectrum.ieee.org/video-friday-trick-or-treat-atlas