IEEE Spectrum Robotics
All articles about robotics from IEEE Spectrum magazine
Wi-Fi That Can Withstand a Nuclear Reactor
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have demonstrated a 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi receiver that survives up to 500 kilograys of gamma radiation, a level far beyond what space‑qualified electronics can tolerate. The hardened chip, presented at ISSCC, kept functional performance with only a 1.5 dB gain loss after the highest dose. The team aims to pair the receiver with a matching transmitter to enable wireless control of decommissioning robots inside active nuclear reactors. Successful wireless links could reduce cable clutter and improve safety for reactor dismantling projects.
First Air Taxi Service to Launch in Dubai in 2026
Joby Aviation announced it will launch the world’s first integrated air‑taxi network in Dubai by 2026, leveraging a six‑year exclusive operating agreement with the city’s Roads and Transport Authority. The rollout includes four Skyports‑designed vertiports at Dubai International Airport, Dubai...
Ghost Robotics’ Arm Brings Manipulation to Military Quadrupeds
Ghost Robotics unveiled a six‑degree‑of‑freedom arm for its Vision 60 quadruped, turning the rugged robot into a mobile manipulator and sensor platform. The arm, engineered as a fifth leg, survives the robot’s 50 kg roll‑overs and enables tasks such as door...