Robots Are Finding Hidden Objects With RF Tracking

Robots can now find hidden objects without the use of typical sight. These robots use radio frequencies to sense different items, even through walls. 

The RF-Grasp robot uses radio frequency identification and a camera to remove obstacles and find tagged items even if the object is out of sight. It grabs items with a robotic arm with less movement than more robots. RF-Grasp steadily receives RF tracking data and images from the control algorithms to make the proper steps in the search.  

"It's not just eye-hand coordination. It's RF-eye-hand coordination. So, the problem gets very complicated. The sequence is akin to hearing a siren from behind, then turning to look and get a clearer picture of the siren's source," says lead author Tara Boroushaki, a research assistant at MIT Media Lab.

RF-Grasp technology opens up endless possibilities for robotics and automation to take operations to a whole new level across industries. 

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