[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/twitter/lukas_m_ziegler) "A drone or a submarine 🫧 A student just built a drone that flies through the air and swims underwater and it actually works. As part of his Bachelors project Andrei Copaci created a 3D-printed hybrid drone with variable pitch propellers meaning the blades shift mid-flight to adapt between air and water. Just a laptop a printer and a smart idea. The drone is fully custom-coded and transitions seamlessly between flying and swimming. We're entering a new era where curious students can prototype what once took massive funding and R&D efforts"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1946856475197931567) 2025-07-20 08:55:29 UTC 10.4K followers, 1.9M engagements "De-icing power lines ⚡ I bet you haven't seen a use case for a drone like this During extreme temperatures below -10C this drone protects transmission lines. The DJI drone is capable of removing ice from power lines and preventing power outages. For dislodging the ice buildup it carried a XX kg de-icing stick. 🧊 Rather than climbing icy towers by hand their drone does the job. Despite extremely cold weather it has a special tool to knock off the ice ensuring power stays on without putting anyone at risk"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1947255959396495373) 2025-07-21 11:22:53 UTC 10.4K followers, 14.1K engagements "One Interface. Every Robot. Zero Complexity. 🤖 During automatica I had a chance to see what makes @siemensindustry so special when it comes to robotics. I quickly got my answer. With Siemens' SIMATIC Robot Integrator all robotsregardless of brandcan be controlled through a single unified interface. Using the new SRCI (Standard Robot Command Interface) Siemens gives manufacturers the freedom to choose any robot without compatibility headaches. With Inspekto visual inspection is built inno separate tools or special training needed. It works with robots and PLCs to spot defects and ensure"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1945416795055161594) 2025-07-16 09:34:42 UTC 10.4K followers, 1408 engagements "Robot or a samurai 🤺 The @Yaskawa_Motoman Bushido Project is a fusion of robotics and traditional swordsmanship. In this project a robot replicates the precise sword techniques of Iaijyutsu master Isao Machii a world record holder. Using advanced motion capture Machii's movements are recorded in 3D and then perfectly mimicked by the robot. One of the highlights is the "lemon scene" where the robot slices a lemon with astonishing precision showcasing its mastery of different sword cuts. 🍋 It's incredible to watch technology and ancient art merge so seamlessly. Have you ever seen a robot"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1942485015536759232) 2025-07-08 07:24:51 UTC 10.2K followers, 18.1K engagements "Broccoli harvesting machines 🥦 Yup you read that right. These machines can pick broccolis automatically. Over 2000 heads per hour. Such machines typically use vision systems (now fancy called AI systems hehe) to identify mature broccoli heads ready for harvest. Here Six delta robots working together to make sure that the efficiency is there Huge market for robotics and it's great to see more often that robots are there Farmers you're getting a helping arm or six arms 👩🏼🌾"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1945140417546052084) 2025-07-15 15:16:29 UTC 10.4K followers, 174K engagements "Home office as excavator operator be like 🚧 No this isnt Excavator Simulator XXX. These are real construction workers in China remotely operating excavators. from an office. What used to be hard physical labor is now an air-conditioned desk job. Operators sit at monitors controlling heavy machinery in real time without ever setting foot on the job site. What about this idea Every movement they make every video feed captured is being used to train an AI model. The end goal A system that eventually replaces the human operators entirely. What are your thoughts"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1946967751924293924) 2025-07-20 16:17:39 UTC 10.4K followers, 9416 engagements "🚨 BREAKING: Last week @geekplusrobot became the worlds first listed company in the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) warehouse sector achieving the largest robotics IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. 🧵 Why it's huge for robotics market"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1945085801383010707) 2025-07-15 11:39:27 UTC 10.4K followers, 1786 engagements "Terminator arrived 😳 Disney Research has created a skinless robot that mimics human facial expressions blinking and subtle head movements. This humanoid animatronic bust developed in collaboration with researchers from the University of Illinois and Caltech uses a chest sensor to detect and face people. At the same time its 19-degree freedom system allows for realistic head and eye movements including rapid eye movements known as saccades. The robot's attention engine identifies and responds to nearby stimuli and it even mimics breathing with slight up and down motions. While currently"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1945758619464847610) 2025-07-17 08:12:59 UTC 10.4K followers, 1861 engagements "@ClementDelangue thanks for making robotics accessible ;)"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1946972406620545454) 2025-07-20 16:36:09 UTC 10.4K followers, XXX engagements "One Geek+ robot picks packs and ships faster than XX humans. In X warehouse they run over 2000 bots. For companies like UPS Coupang and Decathlon"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1945086201364468218) 2025-07-15 11:41:03 UTC 10.4K followers, XXX engagements "Robotics is no bullshit 💩 I mean it just look at these barn cleaning robots. @LelyHolding Discovery Collector uses clever suction technology to manage manure on farms. Cows are happier and healthier when barns are cleaner producing better milk. In this way farmers can have a more hygienic farm. 🐄 Furthermore it shows us how much agriculture can be automated and how farms and barns can benefit from the robotics progress. Using robotics in farming promotes sustainability and a better future for everyone. It's amazing how smart machines like these can handle tough jobs and make farming much"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1938952396807303583) 2025-06-28 13:27:30 UTC 10.4K followers, 174.3K engagements "Hamster-powered robot 🐹 A robot that looks like a hamster ball and can fly over obstacles on its own. Revolute Robotics created a machine called the Hybrid Mobility Robot. I had a chance to meet their team in Boston earlier this year. Two special rings allow this robot to roll in any direction and whirl like a helicopter. A lightweight exoskeleton absorbs shock during landing and prevents vibrations from damaging electronics. Typically the HMR rolls on the ground but can also fly to overcome obstacles or climb steep inclines. This robot can go places that humans might not be able to reach"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1946163487396315330) 2025-07-18 11:01:48 UTC 10.4K followers, 18.1K engagements "🚨 BREAKING @UnitreeRobotics is preparing to go public in China The robotics startup has kicked off its IPO process officially entering the tutoring phase. The company has secured XX government and university contracts in China worth over $XXX million with over half of that revenue coming in the last year alone. Its upcoming IPO aims to tap into investor demand in a rapidly heating market for humanoid robotics backed by local supply chains strong AI R&D and government subsidies. The vision is clear: give intelligent machines real-world utility in logistics manufacturing and service"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1946500599744209164) 2025-07-19 09:21:21 UTC 10.4K followers, 1961 engagements "Lets paint a motorcycle fuel tank Well the robot will do it. Meet the worlds first explosion-proof collaborative paint robot: the @FANUCAmerica CRX-10iA/L Paint. Built for painting powder coating and fiberglass work this cobot combines industrial safety with collaborative performanceand its certified for ATEX Zones. It handles up to XX kg reaches over XXX meters and uses a clever underflip motion to work smoothly in tight complex spaces. Programming Just drag and drop on a tablet. In short: its flexible fast to deploy and ready to work where traditional robots cant. When even paint jobs in"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1947203175301202379) 2025-07-21 07:53:08 UTC 10.4K followers, 1830 engagements "Build robots for a better future 🚜 The @farm_ng_inc Amiga is more than just a farm robot its an open-source development platform for agricultural innovation. Developers can easily build on top of its modular design and developer-friendly SDK. Let's review other projects that were based on the Amiga robot At the Alcorn State University researchers developed a robot that uses UVC light to kill crops pests and diseases instead of chemical pesticides. It moves through crop rows using GPS and sensors to apply light precisely without harming plants. Such a cool one Another great project at"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1942896070939332708) 2025-07-09 10:38:15 UTC 10.1K followers, 43.1K engagements "Be like Jordan 🏀 This automatic will make you look like a pro. Computer vision meets motion control and planning algorithms. This robot built from scratch has advanced computer vision to track the ball's movements. This allows the backboard's tilt to be controlled guiding the ball precisely toward the hoop. Computer vision tracks the ball's trajectory in real time. He could guide the ball through the hoop by tilting the backboard strategically with remarkable accuracy"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1944740969154330969) 2025-07-14 12:49:13 UTC 10.4K followers, 8937 engagements "Quadrupeds are fast. Agile. Great at locomotion. But can they manipulate A new approach from Carnegie Mellon University Google DeepMind and Bosch is teaching quadrupedal robots to do more than walk theyre learning to interact. Its called Human2LocoMan: a system that uses human data to pretrain robot policies before finetuning on real hardware. The result A four-legged robot that can walk carry organize scoop and sort with both single and dual-arm control. By pretraining on human motion they cut the amount of robot data in halfwhile improving success rates by over XX% in unfamiliar"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1940784965777543199) 2025-07-03 14:49:28 UTC 10.4K followers, 60.6K engagements "Robot swapping batteries on its own 🔋 @UBTECHRobotics just gave humanoid robots the power to work non-stop literally. The Chinese robotics firm has unveiled a world-first: a fully autonomous hot-swappable battery system for humanoid robots. Their latest model Walker S2 can now replace its own battery without human help in under three minutes using dual-arm precision advanced positioning and adaptive algorithms. That means robots can now work 24/7 with zero downtime. Beyond just swapping the system lets robots choose between charging or swapping depending on task urgency enabling real-time"  [@lukas_m_ziegler](/creator/x/lukas_m_ziegler) on [X](/post/tweet/1945891865426846184) 2025-07-17 17:02:28 UTC 10.4K followers, 4827 engagements
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@lukas_m_ziegler
"A drone or a submarine 🫧 A student just built a drone that flies through the air and swims underwater and it actually works. As part of his Bachelors project Andrei Copaci created a 3D-printed hybrid drone with variable pitch propellers meaning the blades shift mid-flight to adapt between air and water. Just a laptop a printer and a smart idea. The drone is fully custom-coded and transitions seamlessly between flying and swimming. We're entering a new era where curious students can prototype what once took massive funding and R&D efforts"
@lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-20 08:55:29 UTC 10.4K followers, 1.9M engagements
"De-icing power lines ⚡ I bet you haven't seen a use case for a drone like this During extreme temperatures below -10C this drone protects transmission lines. The DJI drone is capable of removing ice from power lines and preventing power outages. For dislodging the ice buildup it carried a XX kg de-icing stick. 🧊 Rather than climbing icy towers by hand their drone does the job. Despite extremely cold weather it has a special tool to knock off the ice ensuring power stays on without putting anyone at risk" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-21 11:22:53 UTC 10.4K followers, 14.1K engagements
"One Interface. Every Robot. Zero Complexity. 🤖 During automatica I had a chance to see what makes @siemensindustry so special when it comes to robotics. I quickly got my answer. With Siemens' SIMATIC Robot Integrator all robotsregardless of brandcan be controlled through a single unified interface. Using the new SRCI (Standard Robot Command Interface) Siemens gives manufacturers the freedom to choose any robot without compatibility headaches. With Inspekto visual inspection is built inno separate tools or special training needed. It works with robots and PLCs to spot defects and ensure" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-16 09:34:42 UTC 10.4K followers, 1408 engagements
"Robot or a samurai 🤺 The @Yaskawa_Motoman Bushido Project is a fusion of robotics and traditional swordsmanship. In this project a robot replicates the precise sword techniques of Iaijyutsu master Isao Machii a world record holder. Using advanced motion capture Machii's movements are recorded in 3D and then perfectly mimicked by the robot. One of the highlights is the "lemon scene" where the robot slices a lemon with astonishing precision showcasing its mastery of different sword cuts. 🍋 It's incredible to watch technology and ancient art merge so seamlessly. Have you ever seen a robot" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-08 07:24:51 UTC 10.2K followers, 18.1K engagements
"Broccoli harvesting machines 🥦 Yup you read that right. These machines can pick broccolis automatically. Over 2000 heads per hour. Such machines typically use vision systems (now fancy called AI systems hehe) to identify mature broccoli heads ready for harvest. Here Six delta robots working together to make sure that the efficiency is there Huge market for robotics and it's great to see more often that robots are there Farmers you're getting a helping arm or six arms 👩🏼🌾" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-15 15:16:29 UTC 10.4K followers, 174K engagements
"Home office as excavator operator be like 🚧 No this isnt Excavator Simulator XXX. These are real construction workers in China remotely operating excavators. from an office. What used to be hard physical labor is now an air-conditioned desk job. Operators sit at monitors controlling heavy machinery in real time without ever setting foot on the job site. What about this idea Every movement they make every video feed captured is being used to train an AI model. The end goal A system that eventually replaces the human operators entirely. What are your thoughts" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-20 16:17:39 UTC 10.4K followers, 9416 engagements
"🚨 BREAKING: Last week @geekplusrobot became the worlds first listed company in the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) warehouse sector achieving the largest robotics IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. 🧵 Why it's huge for robotics market" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-15 11:39:27 UTC 10.4K followers, 1786 engagements
"Terminator arrived 😳 Disney Research has created a skinless robot that mimics human facial expressions blinking and subtle head movements. This humanoid animatronic bust developed in collaboration with researchers from the University of Illinois and Caltech uses a chest sensor to detect and face people. At the same time its 19-degree freedom system allows for realistic head and eye movements including rapid eye movements known as saccades. The robot's attention engine identifies and responds to nearby stimuli and it even mimics breathing with slight up and down motions. While currently" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-17 08:12:59 UTC 10.4K followers, 1861 engagements
"@ClementDelangue thanks for making robotics accessible ;)" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-20 16:36:09 UTC 10.4K followers, XXX engagements
"One Geek+ robot picks packs and ships faster than XX humans. In X warehouse they run over 2000 bots. For companies like UPS Coupang and Decathlon" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-15 11:41:03 UTC 10.4K followers, XXX engagements
"Robotics is no bullshit 💩 I mean it just look at these barn cleaning robots. @LelyHolding Discovery Collector uses clever suction technology to manage manure on farms. Cows are happier and healthier when barns are cleaner producing better milk. In this way farmers can have a more hygienic farm. 🐄 Furthermore it shows us how much agriculture can be automated and how farms and barns can benefit from the robotics progress. Using robotics in farming promotes sustainability and a better future for everyone. It's amazing how smart machines like these can handle tough jobs and make farming much" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-06-28 13:27:30 UTC 10.4K followers, 174.3K engagements
"Hamster-powered robot 🐹 A robot that looks like a hamster ball and can fly over obstacles on its own. Revolute Robotics created a machine called the Hybrid Mobility Robot. I had a chance to meet their team in Boston earlier this year. Two special rings allow this robot to roll in any direction and whirl like a helicopter. A lightweight exoskeleton absorbs shock during landing and prevents vibrations from damaging electronics. Typically the HMR rolls on the ground but can also fly to overcome obstacles or climb steep inclines. This robot can go places that humans might not be able to reach" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-18 11:01:48 UTC 10.4K followers, 18.1K engagements
"🚨 BREAKING @UnitreeRobotics is preparing to go public in China The robotics startup has kicked off its IPO process officially entering the tutoring phase. The company has secured XX government and university contracts in China worth over $XXX million with over half of that revenue coming in the last year alone. Its upcoming IPO aims to tap into investor demand in a rapidly heating market for humanoid robotics backed by local supply chains strong AI R&D and government subsidies. The vision is clear: give intelligent machines real-world utility in logistics manufacturing and service" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-19 09:21:21 UTC 10.4K followers, 1961 engagements
"Lets paint a motorcycle fuel tank Well the robot will do it. Meet the worlds first explosion-proof collaborative paint robot: the @FANUCAmerica CRX-10iA/L Paint. Built for painting powder coating and fiberglass work this cobot combines industrial safety with collaborative performanceand its certified for ATEX Zones. It handles up to XX kg reaches over XXX meters and uses a clever underflip motion to work smoothly in tight complex spaces. Programming Just drag and drop on a tablet. In short: its flexible fast to deploy and ready to work where traditional robots cant. When even paint jobs in" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-21 07:53:08 UTC 10.4K followers, 1830 engagements
"Build robots for a better future 🚜 The @farm_ng_inc Amiga is more than just a farm robot its an open-source development platform for agricultural innovation. Developers can easily build on top of its modular design and developer-friendly SDK. Let's review other projects that were based on the Amiga robot At the Alcorn State University researchers developed a robot that uses UVC light to kill crops pests and diseases instead of chemical pesticides. It moves through crop rows using GPS and sensors to apply light precisely without harming plants. Such a cool one Another great project at" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-09 10:38:15 UTC 10.1K followers, 43.1K engagements
"Be like Jordan 🏀 This automatic will make you look like a pro. Computer vision meets motion control and planning algorithms. This robot built from scratch has advanced computer vision to track the ball's movements. This allows the backboard's tilt to be controlled guiding the ball precisely toward the hoop. Computer vision tracks the ball's trajectory in real time. He could guide the ball through the hoop by tilting the backboard strategically with remarkable accuracy" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-14 12:49:13 UTC 10.4K followers, 8937 engagements
"Quadrupeds are fast. Agile. Great at locomotion. But can they manipulate A new approach from Carnegie Mellon University Google DeepMind and Bosch is teaching quadrupedal robots to do more than walk theyre learning to interact. Its called Human2LocoMan: a system that uses human data to pretrain robot policies before finetuning on real hardware. The result A four-legged robot that can walk carry organize scoop and sort with both single and dual-arm control. By pretraining on human motion they cut the amount of robot data in halfwhile improving success rates by over XX% in unfamiliar" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-03 14:49:28 UTC 10.4K followers, 60.6K engagements
"Robot swapping batteries on its own 🔋 @UBTECHRobotics just gave humanoid robots the power to work non-stop literally. The Chinese robotics firm has unveiled a world-first: a fully autonomous hot-swappable battery system for humanoid robots. Their latest model Walker S2 can now replace its own battery without human help in under three minutes using dual-arm precision advanced positioning and adaptive algorithms. That means robots can now work 24/7 with zero downtime. Beyond just swapping the system lets robots choose between charging or swapping depending on task urgency enabling real-time" @lukas_m_ziegler on X 2025-07-17 17:02:28 UTC 10.4K followers, 4827 engagements