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Duke Unveils WildFusion: Game-Changing Quadruped Robot

5/21/2025

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Duke University has unveiled WildFusion, an advanced quadruped robot that perceives its surroundings through vision, touch, and vibration. This groundbreaking technology enables it to traverse challenging landscapes, from dense forests to disaster-stricken areas. Supported by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, WildFusion promises to revolutionize robotic capabilities and will debut at ICRA 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Innovators Uncover Phytoplankton

Canadian innovators have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery: robotic floats have revealed a staggering 314 teragrams of phytoplankton lurking in the ocean, equal to 250 million elephants! These tiny powerhouses play a crucial role in climate regulation, absorbing carbon dioxide and generating oxygen. This advancement not only refines climate models but also underscores the vital role of marine robots in safeguarding our oceans.

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Duke University has unveiled WildFusion, an advanced quadruped robot that perceives its surroundings through vision, touch, and vibration. This groundbreaking technology enables it to traverse challenging landscapes, from dense forests to disaster-stricken areas. Supported by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, WildFusion promises to revolutionize robotic capabilities and will debut at ICRA 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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