robots (338 articles)
robots are mechanical or virtual artificial agents, typically guided by a computer program or electronic circuitry.
toyota taps pizza hut to make robotic pizza making tundra pickup truck
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the vehicle, dubbed the tundra PIE pro, is programmed to have the pies freshly baked as you drive to your delivery destination.
the vehicle, dubbed the tundra PIE pro, is programmed to have the pies freshly baked as you drive to your delivery destination.
studio drift installs hanging bouquet of robotic flowers that blossom when you are near
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the cluster of robotic flowers reacts to the visitors as if they where the sun to a blooming flower, opening to reveal a complex structure of unfolding fabric.
the cluster of robotic flowers reacts to the visitors as if they where the sun to a blooming flower, opening to reveal a complex structure of unfolding fabric.
uniqlo warehouse replaces 90% of staff with robots offering a glimpse into the future
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it has become an ubiquitous fear that robots will take over the world one day and a simple look at how factories are changing in the twenty-first century makes this a glimpse into »
it has become an ubiquitous fear that robots will take over the world one day and a simple look at how factories are changing in the twenty-first century makes this a glimpse into the future not hard to imagine.
the mythical unicorn robot kit designed to get kids into coding
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the mythical unicorn features a purple tail and mane topped with a programmable light-up horn and built-in color sensor.
the mythical unicorn features a purple tail and mane topped with a programmable light-up horn and built-in color sensor.
scientists develop a robotic skin that brings life to inanimate toys
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the elastic 'skin' sheets are embedded with a variety of sensors and actuators capable of animating the legs of a stuffed animal or causing a foam tube to flex.
the elastic 'skin' sheets are embedded with a variety of sensors and actuators capable of animating the legs of a stuffed animal or causing a foam tube to flex.
construction robot builds 'rock print pavilion' using loose stones and string
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the scheme comprises 30 tonnes (33 tons) of loose stones, which the robot has bound together using 120 kilometers (75 miles) of string.
the scheme comprises 30 tonnes (33 tons) of loose stones, which the robot has bound together using 120 kilometers (75 miles) of string.
nicolas bigot details the life of robots in photo series 'the robot next door'
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the visually striking photo series shows a dystopian future where robotics and humans have merged.
the visually striking photo series shows a dystopian future where robotics and humans have merged.
california law bans automated bots that pretend to be human
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under a newly signed bill, these bots will need to disclose their nature, making it clear to the user that they’re conversing with a machine rather than a human.
under a newly signed bill, these bots will need to disclose their nature, making it clear to the user that they’re conversing with a machine rather than a human.
humanoid construction robot HRP-5P is capable of installing walls and handling screwdrivers
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developed by japan's national institute of advanced industrial science and technology, the robot aims at replacing heavy duty human labor.
developed by japan's national institute of advanced industrial science and technology, the robot aims at replacing heavy duty human labor.
this self-solving rubik's cube is powered by a custom 3D-printed robotic core
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a video shows the rubik’s cube being placed onto the table before running freely and solving itself.
a video shows the rubik’s cube being placed onto the table before running freely and solving itself.
chinese e-commerce giant alibaba launches hotel porter robot known as space egg
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the robot is integrated with the company’s AI assistant, tmall genie, which like amazon's alexa communicates through smart speakers.
the robot is integrated with the company’s AI assistant, tmall genie, which like amazon's alexa communicates through smart speakers.
engineers give robot dog an extra arm to be humans' new best friend
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ALMA is a quadrupedal robot with an extra mechanical arm, capable of performing a range of 'manipulation tasks'.
ALMA is a quadrupedal robot with an extra mechanical arm, capable of performing a range of 'manipulation tasks'.
MIT's robotic arm masters dexterity by teaching itself how to see
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the system, called dense object nets (DON), employs technology that enables robots to make clever distinctions between objects.
the system, called dense object nets (DON), employs technology that enables robots to make clever distinctions between objects.
meet HAL, the robot child capable of bleeding, yawning and expressing pain
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the hyper-realistic robot is able to answer a series of questions and simulate a variety of common emotional states.
the hyper-realistic robot is able to answer a series of questions and simulate a variety of common emotional states.
quad arm robot solves a rubik's cube in about three seconds
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with this robot, the cube doesn't require any modification, while it is much easier to place and remove it from its 'claws'.
with this robot, the cube doesn't require any modification, while it is much easier to place and remove it from its 'claws'.
ROB|ARCH 2018: fabio gramazio discusses the potential of robotic fabrication
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this year's conference will consider topics and issues such as autonomous control systems and computerized materials and structures.
this year's conference will consider topics and issues such as autonomous control systems and computerized materials and structures.
london design biennale 2018: norway technologically connects inclusive design to classrooms
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the exhibition features a virtual gaming platform that engages students, whilst the other is a telepresence robot that includes children with long-term illnesses to school life.
the exhibition features a virtual gaming platform that engages students, whilst the other is a telepresence robot that includes children with long-term illnesses to school life.
AI robot instantly defeats where's waldo using facial recognition
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'there's waldo' is capable of identifying and pointing to waldo with a top speed of 4.45 seconds.
'there's waldo' is capable of identifying and pointing to waldo with a top speed of 4.45 seconds.
this is the most expressive robot we've ever seen
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dubbed SEER: simulative emotional expression robot, the humanoid head was created by japanese artist takayuki todo
dubbed SEER: simulative emotional expression robot, the humanoid head was created by japanese artist takayuki todo
aerial biped robot dances around using a quadrotor for balance and movement
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with slim, tall legs it can move lighter and quicker than conventional robots.
with slim, tall legs it can move lighter and quicker than conventional robots.
vector is anki's AI-powered desktop robot and the future of home droids
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the mini bot can detect the user's face, answer your questions and play games too.
the mini bot can detect the user's face, answer your questions and play games too.
watch how the world's largest robot was built, single handedly, by a man in japan
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a video by great big story shows how the 28-foot tall robot can be controlled by a user from inside -- and even shoot tennis balls.
a video by great big story shows how the 28-foot tall robot can be controlled by a user from inside -- and even shoot tennis balls.
the power of robotic arms gives this guy multiple VR-controlled limbs to work with
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quipped with two cameras attached to the top of the backpack, a remote user can visualise what the person wearing the backpack is seeing, controlling the spare limbs through »
quipped with two cameras attached to the top of the backpack, a remote user can visualise what the person wearing the backpack is seeing, controlling the spare limbs through oculus rift VR.
AI-driven robot learns how to rotate a cube with the dexterity of a human
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dactyl learned to solve the object reorientation task entirely in simulation without any human input.
dactyl learned to solve the object reorientation task entirely in simulation without any human input.
centauro is a horse-like disaster response robot with karate chopping hoofs
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based on the design of a centaur, it's wheeled legs provide movement and freedom, meanwhile a human-like torso and arms allow it to successfully perform motor functions.
based on the design of a centaur, it's wheeled legs provide movement and freedom, meanwhile a human-like torso and arms allow it to successfully perform motor functions.
this hyper-aggressive pogo-stick robot demonstrates studies of extreme locomotion
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it harnesses enough power to give it the highest vertical jumping agility of any battery powered robot at 1.83 m/s.
it harnesses enough power to give it the highest vertical jumping agility of any battery powered robot at 1.83 m/s.
this 3D-printed origami robot captures delicate sea creatures without crushing them
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the 12-sided contraption known as the rotary actuated dodecahedron (RAD) can be attached to the arm of an underwater rover to capture soft marine life.
the 12-sided contraption known as the rotary actuated dodecahedron (RAD) can be attached to the arm of an underwater rover to capture soft marine life.
rolls-royce is developing a tiny robot cockroach to crawl inside airplane engines and fix them
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kitted out with a camera and 3D scanner, it could allow engineers to remotely assess an issue before tooling the little critter with the necessary equipment to fix the problem.
kitted out with a camera and 3D scanner, it could allow engineers to remotely assess an issue before tooling the little critter with the necessary equipment to fix the problem.
