robots (418 articles)
robots are mechanical or virtual artificial agents, typically guided by a computer program or electronic circuitry.
could robot nurses help save frontline workers during pandemics like COVID-19?
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diligent robotics has brought to market a robot nurse designed to reduce workloads so that hospitals can use their staffs as efficiently as possible.
diligent robotics has brought to market a robot nurse designed to reduce workloads so that hospitals can use their staffs as efficiently as possible.
autonomous robots used to disinfect hospital rooms with concentrated UV light
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the UVD robots are extremely helpful at preventing and reducing the spread of infectious diseases, viral infections, and bacteria.
the UVD robots are extremely helpful at preventing and reducing the spread of infectious diseases, viral infections, and bacteria.
futuristic samsung surveillance smart pet visualized by gaetano de cicco
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the dog-bot expresses emotions on screen with either question marks or exclamation marks.
the dog-bot expresses emotions on screen with either question marks or exclamation marks.
this octopus-inspired robot soft arm can grip, move, and manipulate objects
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the soft robotic arm is complete with suction cups, allowing it a firm grip on objects of all shapes, sizes and textures.
the soft robotic arm is complete with suction cups, allowing it a firm grip on objects of all shapes, sizes and textures.
cyborgs, robots, and biohackers: the first-ever survey of transhumanism
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the photo series by vintiner and fletcher illustrates three gradual stages of transhumanism from ‘testing ground’, ‘patient zero’ to ‘humanity 2.0’
the photo series by vintiner and fletcher illustrates three gradual stages of transhumanism from ‘testing ground’, ‘patient zero’ to ‘humanity 2.0’
japanese scientists develop 'blade runner' robot that can feel pain
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the team inserted an artificial pain system presented through the form of ‘affetto’, a hyper-realistic child robot.
the team inserted an artificial pain system presented through the form of ‘affetto’, a hyper-realistic child robot.
MIT's sensorized skin gives soft robots an idea of touch and place
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once covered with it, MIT’s sensorized skin will give robots proprioception or the awareness of motion and position of its body.
once covered with it, MIT’s sensorized skin will give robots proprioception or the awareness of motion and position of its body.
these robotically-painted portraits are among the first cultural artifacts of a dawning age
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husband and wife artistic duo rob and nick carter take on digital age technologies with one of their most technically pioneering projects to date.
husband and wife artistic duo rob and nick carter take on digital age technologies with one of their most technically pioneering projects to date.
the neomano robotic glove powers people with hand paralysis
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the product prototype, named neomano, is a 'smart glove' designed to help patients rehabilitate a hand after a stroke.
the product prototype, named neomano, is a 'smart glove' designed to help patients rehabilitate a hand after a stroke.
a robot bird built using 40 pigeon feathers flies like the real thing
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scientists wanting to understand the mechanics of bird flight have created pigeonbot, a robot made from 40 pigeon feathers.
scientists wanting to understand the mechanics of bird flight have created pigeonbot, a robot made from 40 pigeon feathers.
LG's ThinQ technology showcases the virtue of artificial intelligence in fashion and food at CES 2020
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LG’s massive exhibition space at CES 2020 embodied the company’s anywhere is home concept with the LG ThinQ zone — showcasing a truly connected lifestyle.
LG’s massive exhibition space at CES 2020 embodied the company’s anywhere is home concept with the LG ThinQ zone — showcasing a truly connected lifestyle.
the marscat home bot is the world's first bionic robotic cat
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the robot cat autonomously moves using its 16 motorized joints and recognizes 20 keywords including 'come here'.
the robot cat autonomously moves using its 16 motorized joints and recognizes 20 keywords including 'come here'.
designboom TECH predictions 2020: death and destruction by remote control?
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simple-to-acquire and easy-to-adapt, are systems that make our lives easier actually a danger to us all.
simple-to-acquire and easy-to-adapt, are systems that make our lives easier actually a danger to us all.
michael hansmeyer 'automates' islamic architecture with muqarna mutation
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hansmeyer created an intricate geometric algorithm to apply on a total of 15,000 extruded aluminum tubes and 300,000 tiles.
hansmeyer created an intricate geometric algorithm to apply on a total of 15,000 extruded aluminum tubes and 300,000 tiles.
TOP 10 robotic stories of 2019
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bio bots dominate our TOP 10 robotic stories of 2019, ranging from solar-powered insects to dog-like drones.
bio bots dominate our TOP 10 robotic stories of 2019, ranging from solar-powered insects to dog-like drones.
MIT's self-assembling cube robots could be used in emergency response situations
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the robots can self-assemble to form various structures with applications including emergency staircases.
the robots can self-assemble to form various structures with applications including emergency staircases.
extremely dextrous robot arm uses AI to solve rubik's cube one-handed
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the system features a 24-joint human-hand-like design.
the system features a 24-joint human-hand-like design.
the somnox sleep robot mirrors breathing patterns to help you nod off
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the somnox sleep robot is designed to be cuddled like a teddy bear, helping to induce a slow, regular rhythm of breathing.
the somnox sleep robot is designed to be cuddled like a teddy bear, helping to induce a slow, regular rhythm of breathing.
NASA unveils shapeshifting transformer robot to explore titan
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the shapeshifter is made of smaller robots that can morph into rolling spheres, flying drones, swimming submersibles.
the shapeshifter is made of smaller robots that can morph into rolling spheres, flying drones, swimming submersibles.
ECOVACS outlines a future of coexistence between humans and robots
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shown at IFA 2019, ECOVACS' new visual identity reflects a future where their robot designs will live in an interdependent world with humans.
shown at IFA 2019, ECOVACS' new visual identity reflects a future where their robot designs will live in an interdependent world with humans.
MIT creates robotic thread designed to crawl through the human brain
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the magnetically controlled device could enable doctors to remotely deliver clot-reducing therapies in response to stroke or other brain blockages.
the magnetically controlled device could enable doctors to remotely deliver clot-reducing therapies in response to stroke or other brain blockages.
BioUrban robotic tree fights pollution by performing the work of 368 real trees
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created by BioMitech, the project sees a kind of artificial tree that, like its natural peers, absorbs pollution and returns clean air.
created by BioMitech, the project sees a kind of artificial tree that, like its natural peers, absorbs pollution and returns clean air.
russia to send a humanoid robot in the commander's chair into space
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dubbed the skybot F-850, the robot is an automatic device that has a predefined program with elements of artificial intelligence.
dubbed the skybot F-850, the robot is an automatic device that has a predefined program with elements of artificial intelligence.
'arque' is a robotic tail that improves human agility and balance
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researchers at keio university in japan have developed a robotic tail inspired by the way animals use their own to improve mobility and shift their center of gravity.
researchers at keio university in japan have developed a robotic tail inspired by the way animals use their own to improve mobility and shift their center of gravity.
carlo ratti and olafur eliasson join forces in attempt to create 'world's largest mosaic'
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the collaboration is a personalized call to action through art and for the future of our planet.
the collaboration is a personalized call to action through art and for the future of our planet.
scientists develop robotic contact lenses that zoom in by blinking twice
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the team has created the lens by harnessing the electric signals that naturally occur when a human eye moves.
the team has created the lens by harnessing the electric signals that naturally occur when a human eye moves.
carlo ratti’s robotic bartender mixes drinks on a milanese rooftop
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the robots have been specially modelled on the gestures of italian dancer and choreographer marco pelle from the new york theatre ballet.
the robots have been specially modelled on the gestures of italian dancer and choreographer marco pelle from the new york theatre ballet.
GXN proposes underwater 3D printers to repair the cracks in our planet
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'break the grid' imagines a near future where cracks in coral reefs and high-rises are fixed with such devices.
'break the grid' imagines a near future where cracks in coral reefs and high-rises are fixed with such devices.
