The Akira robot was created by JSK Laboratories of the University of Tokyo in 1996. Akira made headlines for being able to learn movement by using a puppet. This humanoid robot has a remote brain and can even approach and kick a ball.
The PIRATE project is a Dutch robotics project designed to make it easier to inspect Dutch gas network pipelines. Tiny autonomous robots will be able to measure deformations of the tubing, as well as detect leaks. These battery-powered robots will make…
TIRAMISU is an important robotics project with the goal of developing tools that can help establish peace, ensure national along with regional security, prevent conflict, and promote social and economic rehabilitation.
FIRA USA 2023 is the AG autonomous solutions event for California and North America producers with a unique 3-day event for autonomous farming and agricultural robotics solutions, networking time for farmers, robot manufacturers, industrials and scientists…
Robotics Technology Exhibition (RTEX) 2014 is the exhibition platform from the United Arab Emirates for companies to show their robotics products and introduce their latest advancements in Robot Technology. It will be held in The Meydan, Dubai, September…
Cogas is involved in the development of multiple products and services related to the energy industry. They construct and maintain the gas and electricity networks in the Netherlands, and are involved in the Pirate project.
Enexis is a Dutch electricity and gas provider. With other companies and institutions, it is involved in the project Pirate to develop small autonomous robots to fix leaks in pipelines.
Based in the Netherlands, MIRA is the research centre for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine of the University of Twente. It aims at introducing new treatments to the healthcare sector. By working closely with government organizations, hospitals…
The AI Robot is a customizable entertainment robot designed to dance. It has artificial intelligence and flexible body mechanisms that allow it to groove to all different types of music. The AI Robot has been in several videos that went viral and is a…
The Brazilian Robotics Competition is Brazil’s major national science competition in the field of autonomous robotics. It is held from October 16-20, 2013 at the Universidade de Fortaleza and is organized by the IEEE Brazilian Robot Competition and the…
RoboBusiness Europe is a unique and most important event specifically directed at the EU robotics marketplace covering all the most vibrant sectors of the robotics industry.
Formerly known as the AASS Mobile Robotics Lab, Orebro University's mobile robotics lab is now named the Cognitive Robotic Systems Laboratory (CRSL) at AASS. Its mission is to perform basic and applied research of cognitive robotic systems and to address…
Alliander is a network formed by Liander, Endinet and Liandon. Together with other Dutch energy companies and universities, it invested in robots to detect leaks in pipelines.
CEDRA is part of the Sharif University of Technology. The lab focuses on the study and development of robotic systems and intelligence, which are applied to issues in the environment, energy, medicine, and other industries. The center has developed industrial…
CMP or the Center for Machine Perception serves as a major research center at the Czech Technical University in Prague. Associated with the Department of Cybernetics, CMP aims at conducting fundamental and applied research programs in computer vision,…
Founded in 1917, the Chulalongkorn University is considered as the oldest university in Thailand. It has experienced significant development in the field of technology and robotics. The Control Automation and Robotics Lab of the university is engaged…
Delft Biorobotics Laboratory aims at developing safe, efficient and novel robotic systems with biology related applications and/or biologically inspired designs, such as robotic arms that can be used for rehabilitation and bipedal walking machines.
Endinet is part of the Alliander business group. The company constructs and maintains a reliable infrastructure for energy.
Based in in Torrejón de Ardoz, the European Union Satellite Centre serves as one of the most important institutions for the Security and Defence policy of the European Union. It aims at helping the European Union make important decisions by offering detailed…
FIRST was founded in 1989 by American inventor Dean Kamen and aims to design accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
HSU may be one of California's smallest universities, but it has a long and respected academic history. The school's Computer Science department has an Internet Teaching Laboratory, the ITL, where students learn about computer and network security as…
Working in the field of computer science since 1957, the Institute of Mathematical Machines (IMM) is a research and development institution that aims at developing, applying, as well as disseminating innovative ICT technologies.
Founded in 1992, ISR aims at setting up a world-class multidisciplinary research team that can perform innovative research in several areas of technology and science, with its particular focus on automation and robotics.
The Japan Robot Association (JARA) is a trade association, consisting of Japanese companies that manufacture and develop robot technology. It strives to promote the use of robotics in society and industry and participates in various promotional activities…
Kiwa Technology provides support and services in the energy and water sector. It is the top technological company in the gas sector concerning measurement, distribution and safety.
The Military Institute of Engineer Technology, also known as WITI, specializes in the research field as well as development projects. The institute also has core competencies in implementation works for the military industry as well as state defense.
The University of St Andrews has an interdisciplinary research centre (OSC) that aims at advancing semiconductor devices and materials towards applications in the electronics, semi-conductor and optoelectronics industries.
The Robotics Technology Exhibition event aims at adding more value to Dubai’s economy by involving various business sectors, creating employment opportunities, attracting international investors, and catapulting the city to a tech hub.
Semnan University is an Iranian university that provides students hands-on experience and advanced learning facilities. It has continually researched on ways and means to improve not only its facilities and physical structures but also its teaching capabilities,…
Snail-Aid is a non-profit enterprise that works for social problems. It directs individual creativity and local resources toward new technologies. By improving and formalizing technical knowledge and training, Snail-Aid aims at fostering innovation for…
Located in Sendai, Tohoku University is one of the major and well-known Japanese national universities. Being the third oldest Imperial University in the country, the university conducts several research activities to solve major societal problems. Tohoku…
The University of Catania is an Italian university that has a long-term involvement in a number of research programs, both as a partner and/or a coordinator, promoting research activities performed in all departments.
The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a Spanish public university in the capital city of the Canary Island, Gran Canaria. It offers basic and applied research combined with fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience to students interested…
The University of Manitoba is Western Canada’s first university and the largest university in the province. Its Autonomous Agents Laboratory inside the Department of Computer Science has developed several robots, which have competed not only in Canada…
The University of Tehran is a public Iranian university that is considered to be the oldest modern university based on its socio-cultural and political history. Its Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory aims at supporting graduate students in…
IGEAT is a department of the Faculty of Sciences at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. The institute aims at conducting interdisciplinary research in various fields, including regional development, environment, and tourism.
The university’s Interfaculty Department of Geoinformatics (Z_GIS) is an interdisciplinary department that is committed to applied and fundamental research, outreach activities, networking, integrated spatial analysis, professional education and training.
Dodaam Systems created Aegis; a robot capable of detecting and tracking enemies. It can remotely fire its machine gun and has a targeting manual. Aegis was deployed to Iraq as support. Dodaam systems hopes the robot will ultimately provide fire power…
Arturito is a robot shrouded in mystery because of his secretive creator. However, it has made a name for itself by locating deeply-buried objects such as gold ingots.
BaR2D2 is a wheeled bar robot developed by Jamie Price. It roams around a party to serve liquor to guests, and has a motorized beer elevator and motorized ice/mixer drawer.
Dara's primary function is to simulate human behavior with the idea of it being able to perform human tasks in the future. It has voice recognition and follows voice commands.
ETRO is a story-reading robot that operates on Linux operating system. It has face, letter and object recognition. ETRO can also retrieve information about traffic and other data it may find over the Internet. Any books or text pasted in front of it…
The FastRunner robot was developed by IHMC and patterned after an ostrich. It is capable of moving 27 MPH and has self-stabilizing legs equipped with single motors. IHMC hopes to use the FastRunner robot in fire rescues and natural calamities.
KAIST developed the first robot in the HanSaRam series called HanSaRam I. This bipedal robot was created to test the walking algorithm and control method of lightweight robots.
KAIST developed the fifth robot in the HanSaRam series called HanSaRam V. With independent locomotion, sensing and processing, it can walk in patterns avoiding obstacles.
Huggable is an MIT prototype based on a Gund teddy bear and designed to replace real animals for human therapeutic use. It has soft silicone skin and a fur fabric covering.
LIRA Laboratory at the University of Genoa created James. It is a flexible humanoid which uses physical models of neural control and cognitive structures to study human brain function.
Dr. Hideki Kozima from Japan developed this robot which can interact with kids with autism. It is touch sensitive, reacts to emotions using sound and dances upon hearing music.
The Kiyomori is an excellent representation of the advancement of robotics. The robot was created in 2005 by tmsuk as an exhibition at the Niigata Hall of Natural Sciences. It has 39 joints that allow it to walk like a human. This bipedal robot has a…
MyTech created MechaRobo after getting inspired by Japanese Karakuri Dolls. The robot is very flexible, can change its appearance, and is an effective entertainer and a great communicator.
UPPSALA University created a humanoid robot which has large shoulders and can pull 600Kg. It contains many sensors and later will be equipped with a fuel cell to make it self-powered.
RYOMA is an adorable humanoid robot created by Vstone. It was designed to entertain humans. RYOMA has a large head similar to Japanese anime characters and LED eyes.
Unitune Concept Limited of China developed a wheeled cleaning robot called Samba. It has a cleaning menu, different cleaning speeds, and can clean a wide variety of surfaces.
Katsuhisa Ito created a humanoid called Silf H1 out of passion for robotics. It did not have arms due to low funding but was the main attraction and won the Robotics Society Award.
University of Tehran developed a humanoid called Surena. It can walk on two legs using feedback control system, can stand on one leg, speak, and has tracking capability.
Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition developed a dynamically stable robot called Tbot. It can change its configuration, climb stairs and survive a steep fall.
TITECH developed a dinosaur robot called TITRUS-III. It uses its tail as a third leg for stability and its head as manipulator, and sways its long neck and tail to maintain balance. Although it was never developed full scale, it inspired the development…
