Computer History Museum on Instagram: "How do you build a robot that moves without joints? In this clip from a 1991 lecture on Japanese robotics, Dr. Red Whittaker explains the mechanics behind "flexible tube actuators." By varying air pressure within three internal chambers, these tubes could achieve high strength relative to their weight. The quad-screen demonstration highlights their versatility, showing how they could be combined in unique ways to handle delicate tasks or navigate confined s

Robotics on Instagram: "Follow US (@ROBOTICS) to learn something NEW everyday 🚀 A Russian company unveiled its first AI-powered humanoid robot, Aldol, during a live demo meant to show off human-like walking. But soon after entering the stage, it lost balance and fell, with engineers rushing in as organisers tried to close the curtain. A reminder that stable, reliable humanoid motion is still hard to get right. #ai #artificial #artificialintelligence #aiagents #chatgpt #openai #grok #business #m