Group 1 - Carnegie Mellon University's engineering school has developed a new robot named Zippy, which is 1.5 inches tall and can walk at a speed equivalent to 19 miles per hour for an adult, making it the smallest and fastest robot in the world [1] - Zippy is designed to navigate rough terrain more easily than wheeled robots, with plans to add sensors for autonomous navigation and positioning, enabling multiple robots to work together in hazardous environments for inspection or rescue tasks [1] Group 2 - Harbin Engineering University, in collaboration with China General Nuclear Power Group and Yangjiang Nuclear Power Co., has developed a quadruped robot for inspecting heat exchange tubes in nuclear power plants, enhancing safety by collecting health information on these critical components [5][6] - The robot features a unique four-legged design and can quickly crawl and inspect, significantly improving the efficiency of heat exchange tube inspections and reducing maintenance costs [6] Group 3 - Kawasaki has unveiled the Corleo robot at the Osaka 2025 Expo, a hydrogen-fueled, four-legged personal mobility robot that aims to revolutionize transportation by integrating nature, technology, and human interaction [9] - Corleo mimics the responsiveness of all-terrain vehicles and is designed to maintain balance and stability on uneven surfaces, with features like GPS navigation to assist riders [9] Group 4 - Researchers from the University of Sheffield and other institutions have developed a series of mini-pipeline robots, known as Pipebots, which can navigate through pipes to automatically inspect for defects, potentially transforming water infrastructure management [10] - These robots are equipped with high-spec acoustic sensors and cameras, capable of detecting leaks and issues before they occur, addressing significant water loss in England and Wales [10] Group 5 - Levita Magnetics has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its MARS (Magnetic-Assisted Robotic Surgery) system, expanding its use for weight loss and hiatal hernia repair surgeries [14] - The system utilizes dynamic magnetic positioning technology to enhance visibility and operability during surgeries, providing a minimally invasive option for treating obesity-related conditions [14]

哈尔滨工程大学与中广核检测技术有限公司及阳江核电有限公司合作研制出国际首台四足传热管检测机 器人。该机器人采用独特的四足锚爪结构，具备变姿态快速爬行能力，实现了机器人四足爬行与检测功 能同步完成，有效提高传热管检测效率。团队研发出该型四足传热管检测机器人，采用四足构型、高效 运动规划、视觉定位等技术，为核电设备智能运维提供了新型解决方案。目前，该成果已在中广核集团 核电机组实现工程应用，可覆盖"华龙一号"等多种堆型，相比传统传热管检测机器人覆盖率大幅提升， 实现了传热管检测的全覆盖，大幅降低了工期和维护成本。(新京报) ...