In this article, I’m going to show how to use a Python robot framework to develop control software, describe the control scheme I developed for my simulated robot, illustrate how it interacts with its ...

When Sofya Akhmametyeva (MSR ‘17) arrived at Northwestern Engineering’s Master of Science in Robotics (MSR) program in 2015, her goal was straightforward. She wanted to apply machine learning to ...

Mahdieh Nejati Javaremi (MSR '15) was looking for a challenge when, midway through her time in Northwestern's Master of Science in Robotics (MSR) program, she contacted Brenna Argall. Argall was one ...

Cozmo was supposed to be the new face of robotics for Anki, previously known for its collection of connected toy cars. After Cozmo’s launch last October, the company offered SDKs for research groups ...

As a former computer engineer with a background in applied math, I’m a firm proponent of STEM education. As a math teacher with 14 years of experience facilitating robotics clubs for students, I’m ...

Adaptable robotic systems incorporating AI, new vision tech and low-code programming are being used to tackle frequent ...

is a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards. Lego’s Mindstorms Robot Inventor kit is a new set that lets ...

The ZA6 robot is built to industrial standards, using EtherCAT servo motors, harmonic gear drives, and aluminum castings. It can carry a 6kg payload with a reach of 975mm, requires only 20A of ...