Ultra Mobile Vehicle: Expanded Locomotion Capabilities

Reinforcement learning has been applied to broaden the Ultra Mobile Vehicle’s (UMV) methods for negotiating terrain and obstacles. The repertoire now includes hopping, out-of-plane balancing, and level-ground flips. Training was conducted using millions of physics-based simulations, enabling zero-shot transfer to the physical system.

Video source: RAI Institute

As EV adoption grows, the on-board charger (OBC) becomes a critical safety and reliability focus. Responsible for converting AC grid power into regulated DC for high-voltage batteries, OBCs face electrical stresses like surges, short circuits, and heat during fast charging—all under strict UL and IEC standards.

This whitepaper outlines the four pillars of OBC protection—overvoltage, overcurrent, electric shock, and overtemperature—and shows how TDK components enable safer, more efficient, and compliant designs through a complete protection circuit example.

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Modern Meets Cultural: The Beauty of Embodiment Beyond Imagination

LimX Dynamics’ Oli is a full-scale humanoid robot developed as a platform for research in embodied artificial intelligence. The system stands 165 cm tall with 31 degrees of freedom (DoF) and supports advanced functions including dynamic balance, whole-body manipulation, and dexterous five-fingered grasping. Its open-source, modular architecture and SDK enable researchers to integrate sensors, extend functionality, and explore applications ranging from human–robot interaction to logistics.

This video presents a generatively designed drone frame manufactured using a metal 3D printer from One Click Metal. It includes segments of the design workflow, unpacking, and post-processing steps, followed by documentation of the drone’s initial flight test.

Over 82% of confined-space fatalities stem from oxygen deficiency and toxic gases, underscoring the need for reliable detection. Fixed systems often fail in mobile or remote work. Wearable and handheld gas sensors now provide real-time alerts for hazards like methane and CO, offering essential, portable protection with high sensitivity and long battery life.

This article discusses how optical sensing technologies – particularly non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) systems sensing in the mid-infrared (MIR) range – support the development of small, reliable gas sensors for demanding industrial environments.

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Unitree G1 Kungfu Kid V6.0

Piaggio Fast Forward collaborated with Lucasfilm to design an Astromech Droid concept. The team studied the Star Wars universe—its planets, vehicles, and droids—to build an authentic context for G1T4-M1N1. The design reflects how environment and purpose shape details from form and color to sound.

Aerial View: Pivotal Helix over the San Juan Islands

Captured over the San Juan Islands, this flight showcases the Pivotal Helix, a single-seat, all-electric eVTOL aircraft developed for personal and public safety applications. The Helix features a tilt-rotor configuration with fixed wings to support efficient and stable flight, offering a range of up to 20 miles and a maximum speed of 62 mph.

This article aims to help design engineers and compliance teams understand the key distinctions between Class I and Class II appliances, how to interpret those in system design, and how to select a PSU that aligns with the required protection scheme.

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LaserWeeder G2 600: Precision Laser-Based Weed Control

The LaserWeeder G2 600 utilizes high-precision laser technology to eliminate up to 450,000 weeds per hour with sub-millimeter accuracy. Designed to reduce labor requirements and support efficient crop management, the system is currently deployed across more than 100 crop types in 12 countries. Multiple configurations are available to accommodate different farm scales and operational needs.

Video source: Carbon Robotics

Final descent and splashdown of Starship on Flight 11, captured by the SpaceX recovery team in the Indian Ocean.

Video Credit: Epic Spaceflight

Smarter robots need smarter cabling! Discover how dresspacks, often overlooked, are essential to reliability in robotics. This free report from igus explores failure physics, advanced materials, real-world use cases (including Fanuc, Doosan, and Mitsubishi), and next-generation trends such as adaptive modular systems and intelligent cabling.

Get the report here: https://wevlv.co/igus-whitepaper

The rapid growth of EVs, commercial fleets, and battery systems is increasing demand for safe, efficient high-voltage PDUs. Traditional designs add complexity, cost, and long lead times.

Littelfuse, in partnership with TTI, introduces modular, vehicle-rated components that simplify design, cut time-to-market, and ensure reliability across 48V–1kV systems. Purpose-built for harsh environments, these components replace retrofitted industrial parts.

The whitepaper outlines today’s PDU design challenges and shows how a modular approach helps OEMs and Tier 1s reduce engineering effort, manufacturing risk, and overall system cost.

Learn more: https://www.wevolver.com/article/modular-power-distribution-units-for-evs-a-fast-and-scalable-approach-by-littelfuse

Yogi: A Humanoid Platform for Embodied AI Interaction

Yogi is a humanoid robot developed to explore expressive design, natural movement, and embodied artificial intelligence. The system integrates perception, control, and adaptive learning to improve performance and interaction capabilities over time, enabling studies in human–robot communication, behavior modeling, and assistive functions.

Video source: Cartwheel Robotics

Taurob Inspector: ATEX Zone 1-Certified Robotic Inspection Platform

The Taurob Inspector is an ATEX Zone 1-certified robot designed for autonomous inspection and data collection in hazardous industrial environments. It supports safe, repeatable operations that help reduce manual exposure and improve inspection efficiency.

Equipped with precision sensors, the system captures high-resolution imagery and video, records acoustic data, detects gas leaks using thermography, and maps surroundings with a 3D LiDAR scanner. These capabilities enable consistent, objective monitoring and detailed situational awareness in complex facilities.

Protolabs and Wevolver are conducting a survey to uncover how manufacturing needs and priorities are evolving across industries, company sizes, and maturity levels. By participating, you’ll gain early access to the insights report — a valuable resource for benchmarking and strategic planning in the manufacturing sector.

Participate here: https://wevlv.co/protolabs-survey-socials

From concept validation to performance monitoring, digital twins are transforming manufacturing, but choosing the right tools and deploying them effectively remains a challenge amid tight timelines, complex systems, and sustainability goals.

ATCx Digital Twin – From Idea to Reality 2025, by Altair, is designed to inspire and equip engineers with the knowledge to harness digital twin technology effectively:

✅ Keynotes from industry leaders and innovators
✅ Live Product Demos showing Altair’s simulation, IoT, and analytics in action
✅ Real-World Case Studies from organizations achieving measurable results with digital twins
✅ Exclusive Insights into the future of AI-enhanced simulations and connected systems

📅 Date: October 23, 2025
📍 Virtual Event
🕘 EMEA: 9:00 AM (London)

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TX Motion Data Factory Launch

Telexistence Inc. has announced the launch of a robotic motion data generation platform designed to produce large-scale, consistent, and cost-efficient datasets to support the development of vision-language-action (VLA) models.

In power system design, safety isn’t a checkbox — it’s built into every wire, enclosure, and layer of insulation.

Choosing between Class I and Class II PSUs is critical, as it defines insulation, grounding, compliance, and overall system reliability. Understanding how to select and install each type correctly helps avoid costly design errors and ensures smooth certification.

This article aims to help design engineers and compliance teams understand the key distinctions between Class I and Class II appliances, how to interpret those in system design, and how to select a PSU that aligns with the required protection scheme.

Learn more: https://wevlv.co/3LcsYgc

Dual-Arm System JAKA K-1: Humanoid Robot with JAKA Cobot Arms

The JAKA K-1 is a humanoid robot component system designed to provide essential components, such as the brain, arms, and force/vision sensors, for research institutes and teams working on artificial intelligence projects.

Video source: JAKA Robotics