Why HIPAA must evolve to support hospital robots that prevent staff injuries
Hospitals, the sanctuaries of human health, are paradoxically among the most hazardous workplaces in America. Healthcare professionals face alarming rates of musculoskeletal injuries, chemical...
Understanding SLAM – How robots see, map, and navigate the world
Imagine a robot exploring an unfamiliar building, dodging furniture, identifying doorways, and eventually constructing a fully detailed map of its surroundings—all without any prior...
Soft robotics: The future of machines that move, sense, and heal like humans
Imagine a robot that’s not built with metal joints or rigid plastic, but with soft, pliable materials that mimic muscles and skin. A robot...
A conversation with Realtime Robotics’ Ville Lehtonen on the launch of Resolver and collision-free...
At this year’s Automate 2025 event in Detroit, Realtime Robotics unveiled a powerful new tool designed to change the game in robotic automation: Resolver....
Advancements in Soft Robotics: How flexible machines are reshaping the future of technology
From the sci-fi horrors of the Terminator to the sleek humanoids of Westworld, robots have long occupied our cultural imagination as hard, metal, and...
Why robotics startups fail: Lessons from Rethink Robotics’ rise and fall
The robotics industry has long been the subject of fascination and hype, promising to redefine how we live and work. Among the most ambitious...
Can robots be hacked? How to prevent a Robopocalypse and secure our future
As robots transition from novelty to necessity, weaving themselves into the fabric of modern life—from hospitals and homes to factories and battlefields—their promise is...
Best simulation tools for robotics engineers: A comprehensive review
Simulation tools have become indispensable in the modern robotics engineer's toolkit. Whether designing bipedal walking algorithms, testing sensor integration, or optimizing motion planning, simulation...
Path planning: How robots navigate the world safely and efficiently
Imagine a self-driving car effortlessly weaving through traffic, or a robotic arm delicately maneuvering components on a factory floor. What makes such precision and...
Biohybrid robots: How the fusion of biology and engineering is shaping the future
In a new era cutting-edge innovations, a new class of machines is emerging — biohybrid robots. These remarkable creations combine biological tissue with synthetic...
Understanding manipulator kinematics: The foundation of robotic motion
As robotics continues to transform industries—from manufacturing to healthcare, agriculture to autonomous vehicles—understanding the movement and positioning of robotic arms or manipulators has become...
How robotic vision works and why it matters
From autonomous delivery bots to self-driving cars and industrial automation, robotic systems are increasingly becoming part of our everyday lives. At the heart of...
