robots (325 articles)
robots are mechanical or virtual artificial agents, typically guided by a computer program or electronic circuitry.
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.
HEXA the six-legged robot plant chases the sun to look after its succulent
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HEXA seeks out the suns when needed, retreats to the shade when it's had enough, and even performs a little dance to let you know it needs water.
HEXA seeks out the suns when needed, retreats to the shade when it's had enough, and even performs a little dance to let you know it needs water.
big clapper is the $4,500 applauding robot on a mission to cheer up the world
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it uses the universal language of applause, employing its soft rubber hands to produce a realistic sound of clapping.
it uses the universal language of applause, employing its soft rubber hands to produce a realistic sound of clapping.
MIT's 'blind' cheetah 3 can now tackle tougher terrain and even tougher disaster zones
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the blind cheetah 3 is essentially a 90-pound mechanical search and rescue robot which works by nimbly 'feeling' its way through its surroundings.
the blind cheetah 3 is essentially a 90-pound mechanical search and rescue robot which works by nimbly 'feeling' its way through its surroundings.
canguRo transforms from robot assistant to self-driving vehicle
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the robot proposes a new relationship between user and vehicle, running along its owner at a maximum speed of 10km/h.
the robot proposes a new relationship between user and vehicle, running along its owner at a maximum speed of 10km/h.
this engineer built a robot to turn a beach into giant notepad
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the robot acts like a printer, engraving messages as it rolls over soft surfaces.
the robot acts like a printer, engraving messages as it rolls over soft surfaces.
RIP asimo: a look back at the life of honda’s famed humanoid robot
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from playing football with a US president to taking over daytime TV, although honda has announced it will cease its production, asimo remains an icon and posterboy of bi-pedal »
from playing football with a US president to taking over daytime TV, although honda has announced it will cease its production, asimo remains an icon and posterboy of bi-pedal robotics.
guardbot the robot surveillance ball can roll on any terrain - and even swim
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guardbot shifts its center of gravity allowing it to easily provide forward and backward motion as well as make 360-degree turns.
guardbot shifts its center of gravity allowing it to easily provide forward and backward motion as well as make 360-degree turns.
robot rodeo pits disaster bots against surreal challenges
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welcome to the bizarre world of robot boot camp, where nuclear crises and alien space invasions are fabricated to train robots and their operators in the case of the unexpected.
welcome to the bizarre world of robot boot camp, where nuclear crises and alien space invasions are fabricated to train robots and their operators in the case of the unexpected.
creator's burger robot serves up gourmet diner classics for 6 dollars
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a contraption as conscious of quality as it is precision.
a contraption as conscious of quality as it is precision.
carlo ratti associati + makr shakr launch nino, the first mass-market robotic bartender
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the machine features two mechanical arms which can precisely prepare and serve any drink in seconds.
the machine features two mechanical arms which can precisely prepare and serve any drink in seconds.
rotating robot chefs power this restaurant created by MIT engineers
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dubbed 'spyce', the kitchen is kitted out with autonomous woks that can prepare meals in under three minutes.
dubbed 'spyce', the kitchen is kitted out with autonomous woks that can prepare meals in under three minutes.
disney's human-scale stickman robot has amazing acrobatic skills
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the seven foot robot boasts a simple two degree of freedom making it capable of aerial acrobatics such as backflips and trapeze stunts.
the seven foot robot boasts a simple two degree of freedom making it capable of aerial acrobatics such as backflips and trapeze stunts.
