Abstract: We introduce PAPRLE (plug-and-play robotic limb environment), a modular ecosystem that enables flexible placement and control of robotic limbs. With PAPRLE a user can change the arrangement of the robotic limbs and control them using a variety of input devices, including puppeteers, gaming controllers, and virtual reality (VR) devices. This versatility supports a … [Read more...] about PAPRLE: Plug-And-Play Robotic Limb Environment: A Modular Ecosystem for Robotic Limbs
Artificial intelligence
The Developments and Challenges Toward Dexterous and Embodied Robotic Manipulation: A Survey
Abstract: OKAchieving humanlike dexterous robotic manipulation remains a central goal and a pivotal challenge in robotics. The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has allowed rapid progress in robotic manipulation. This article summarizes the evolution of robotic manipulation from mechanical programming to embodied intelligence, alongside the transition from simple … [Read more...] about The Developments and Challenges Toward Dexterous and Embodied Robotic Manipulation: A Survey
Sex Robots and the AI Act
Abstract: The emergence of sex robots—human-like machines offering sexual and emotional services—has ignited contentious debates over their societal impact. Advocates glorify their potential to provide companionship, meet sexual needs, and diversify intimate experiences, while critics warn of risks, including the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes, hindered human … [Read more...] about Sex Robots and the AI Act
Is Open Robotics Innovation a Threat to International Peace and Security?
Abstract: Open access to publication, software, and hardware is central to robotics: it lowers barriers to entry, supports reproducible science, and accelerates reliable system development. However, openness also exacerbates the inherent dual-use risks associated with research and innovation in robotics. It lowers barriers for states and nonstate actors to develop and deploy … [Read more...] about Is Open Robotics Innovation a Threat to International Peace and Security?
A Multiarm Robotic Platform for Scientific Exploration: Its Design, Digital Twins, and Validation
There are a large number of robotic platforms with two or more arms targeting surgical applications. Despite that, very few groups have employed such platforms for scientific exploration. Possible applications of a multi-arm platform in scientific exploration involve the study of the mechanisms of intractable diseases by using organoids, i.e., miniature human organs) The study … [Read more...] about A Multiarm Robotic Platform for Scientific Exploration: Its Design, Digital Twins, and Validation
