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Multimodal hexapod robot โ switches between wheels and legs to handle any terrain โถ Video
Hexapod robot dynamically switches between wheeled and legged locomotion modes. Rolls on flat surfaces, extends legs for steps, gaps, and uneven terrain. Used for pipeline inspection in dunes.
Hyundai MobED โ smart robot for autonomous movement on flat and rough terrain โถ Video
Hyundai Motor Group unveils MobED, a robot with AI, cameras, and LiDAR for environmental awareness and obstacle avoidance. Pro and Basic versions. Delivery, construction, and research applications. On sale early 2026.
Direct Drive Tech D1 โ modular robots that self-assemble into larger units โถ Video
Hong Kong startup Direct Drive Tech showcases D1 robots that autonomously link together into larger units or split apart for navigating tight spaces. 50K+ views.
Ground Control Robotics Scuttle โ centipede robot for rough terrain โถ Video
Multi-legged centipede-inspired robot designed for crop monitoring and inspection where wheeled robots cannot go. Climbs obstacles and navigates tight spaces.
PIPE-i: Beca's 3D-printed robot inspects confined spaces with LiDAR โถ Video
New Zealand engineering company Beca developed PIPE-i, a remotely controlled robot for inspecting manholes, tunnels, and hazardous confined spaces. Built with 3D printing and equipped with LiDAR, it provides operators with live video feedback in real time.
RobotPlusPlus magnetic-climbing welding robot โ AI-powered high-altitude industrial robot โถ Video
RobotPlusPlus (Zhejiang, China) demoed a 90kg magnetic-climbing robot for high-risk industrial environments. Wheeled chassis with magnetic adhesion, dual 15-DOF humanoid arms, VR-controlled with millisecond response. AI trained on 100,000+ hours of operations. Handles welding, flaw detection, rust removal and spraying on vertical steel walls, chemical tanks and ship hulls.
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