Abstract: Industrial robots are commonly used in factories for efficient high-mix low-volume production. It is required to determine the optimal placement and posture of a robot arm to pick up and ...

In a proof-of-concept study that integrates smart materials, machine learning and an optical control system, a team of Rice researchers led by materials scientist Hanyu Zhu used a light-patterning ...

Abstract: The integration of mobile robots and robotic manipulators presents substantial potential in industrial applications, enabling enhanced productivity and increased process flexibility. This ...

Fidget poppers are an example of "bistability," as the popped circles rest in one of two stable states. Purdue University researchers have taken this idea to its extreme, building robots that can be ...