Research Spotlight:
Advancing Robotics Education and Innovation
Universities and research institutions around the world are exploring new ways to teach robotics, IoT, and physical computing, and AI. Our robots have been used in academic research to study quadruped locomotion, human robot interaction(HRI), intelligent sensing systems and affordable robotics & AI education. Explore published research demonstrating how programmable robot pets can support innovation in robotics engineering and education.
Bio-Inspired Locomotion & Gaits
Focuses on using bio-mimetic neural networks, like Central Pattern Generators (CPGs), and reinforcement learning to generate efficient, natural robotic movements such as walking, bounding, and fall recovery
Edge AI & Autonomous Systems
Centers on deploying efficient machine learning (TinyML) and autonomous control software directly onto resource-constrained robots for complex, real-world tasks like semantic navigation and structural health monitoring
Robotics Education & Accessibility
Highlights the use of ultra-low-cost, open-source hardware (like the Petoi Bittle) and global educational networks to make hands-on robotics and machine learning accessible to a wider audience
