A robot dives where humans can hardly reach: along the underwater sides of dam walls. Researchers at TU Bergakademie Freiberg have developed it to detect cracks earlier, reduce costs, and improve water safety. | more
In factories, humans and robots often work side by side. But the machines do not know where their human colleague is looking. A new research group at Chemnitz University of Technology wants to change this. In future, robots will use eye-tracking technology to recognize where humans are focusing their attention. This could make collaboration safer and more efficient. | more
In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more
Leipzig takes measures to protect hedgehogs: night-time operation of mowing robots is restricted to protect the animals from injury. | more
Wandelbots presents NOVA, the first manufacturer-independent operating system for robots. The new software enables simple automation solutions and paves the way for the democratization of robotics. | more
The robo team from a university in Leipzig wants to win nothing less than the world championship title next week in Bordeaux, France, with its soccer-playing robots. But what looks like an event for absolute nerds also helps solve bigger questions. | more
In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more
Dresden-based start-up Wandelbots announced a strategic realignment: The focus is now on software. This leads to the dismissal of around 50 percent. | more
