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Lukas Ziegler

@lukas_m_ziegler

robotics evangelist @ planet Earth ๐ŸŒ | +220k folks that follow my robots stories ๐Ÿค– a lot of robots & a little bit of blah blah

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We discussed AmbiRobotics technology, but the business case is even more exciting! ๐Ÿ’ฐ The focus on return on investment is crucial for decision-makers, especially CFOs. AmbiStack addresses a significant cost challenge in warehouse operations, which makes the business case

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This is not a mechanical frog! ๐Ÿธ It's a tripteron, a parallel-axis manipulator. Basically, a XYZ platform that moves in three directions using precision linear stages. The movement system is based on a kinematic design from Laval University, optimized for stability and

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Helping the farmers! ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸŒพ Instead of chemicals, Thorvald uses UV-C light to protect plants from powdery mildew. Itโ€™s safe, effective, and sends updates back to the farmer in real-time. Whether itโ€™s a greenhouse, a tunnel, an open field, or a vineyard, Thorvald can handle all

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๐Ÿšจ BREAKING: Amazon eyes delivery robots riding in Rivian vans. Amazon wants humanoid robots to ride in electric vans and carry packages from the van to your doorstep, just like a human would. The robots will be tested with Rivian electric vans, which Amazon already uses for

๐Ÿšจ BREAKING:

<a href="/amazon/">Amazon</a> eyes delivery robots riding in <a href="/Rivian/">Rivian</a> vans.

Amazon wants humanoid robots to ride in electric vans and carry packages from the van to your doorstep, just like a human would.

The robots will be tested with Rivian electric vans, which Amazon already uses for
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๐Ÿคฏ, is it the right emoji? We just received an update from Figure. This robot is driven by Helix, their AI brain for their robots. It flips packages to position the barcode facing downward and has learned to flatten items for optimal scanning, mimicking human behaviour.

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Another two-wheeled robot straight out of China. ๐Ÿ›ต You can really see the growing trend of mobile robots using just two wheels. This one was built at China's Northeastern University and competed in the RoboMaster tournament. So, what stands out? First, its recovery mode, it

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It's a 3D printer, and 3D assembly station! ๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ The Functgraph developed at Meiji University starts as a regular 3D printer but upgrades itself into a mini factory. It can print parts for its own tools, pick them up, clean them, and put them together, all by itself. Think of it

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A pentagon robot! ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿฝ This robot comes from a Taiwanese startup that was launched at Royal Holloway, University of London. Compared to typical SCARA models, it delivers higher speed, improved stability, better space efficiency, and can operate smoothly in tight areas, even

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Top European countries by number of robotics companies: ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom 443 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany 331 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France 320 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain 159 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands 156 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland 140 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy 125 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark 115 ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden 85 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway 80

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These robots have moved a building! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ A team of 432 walking robots is carefully moving a 7,500-ton historic building in Shanghai. Instead of traditional machinery, these robots gently lift and โ€œwalkโ€ the building about 10 meters per day. The area is densely packed with narrow

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Next-level packaging machine! ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ A true showcase of engineering ingenuity & flair! This machine takes a flat cardboard box, unfolds it, and seamlessly slides the goods inside, all in one smooth motion. Itโ€™s genuinely impressive. The mechanism is simple, yet incredibly