Sanctuary AI's Phoenix robot now has hydraulically actuated hands that can simultaneously hold and manipulate objects. This advancement makes the robot more versatile for a wider range of tasks.

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Chinese police have acquired a 125-kg robotic sphere that can chase down criminals at 35 km/h on land or water, using non-lethal weapons and sensors for navigation.

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A robotic manta ray has broken its own record for the fastest-swimming soft-bodied robot, using less energy than its predecessor.

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A new robotic raven, named RAVEN, can both fly and walk by mimicking the gait of a real raven, with multi-jointed legs that allow it to move across uneven terrain.

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The KATR, a robot developed by Japan's Kubota Tractor Corporation, uses extendable legs to maintain a level cargo deck while traversing uneven terrain, making it suitable for tasks in agriculture and construction.

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A newly developed wheeled robot is used to gouge the surface of freshly poured concrete, creating a stronger structure by improving shear strength at the layer interfaces. This method also has the potential to make construction cheaper by reducing the need for multiple layers.

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RoBoa is a vine-like search and rescue robot developed by ETH Zurich students to assist in disaster zones. It can navigate through debris using its sensor-packed head to find survivors, and is controlled remotely.

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Researchers have created a robotic hand to assist in coral transplantation. The device, designed by CSIRO and the Beyond Coral Foundation, helps transfer baby corals between tanks as they grow. This technology aims to help restore the world's disappearing coral reefs.

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DEEP Robotics is releasing a new all-terrain robot dog called Lynx. Unlike other quadruped robots that use legs, Lynx has wheels for increased speed and maneuverability.

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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Stanford University trained a robotic surgical system, specifically a da Vinci Surgical System, to perform surgical tasks by using videos of those procedures, reaching human-like capabilities.

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