robots (429 articles)
robots are mechanical or virtual artificial agents, typically guided by a computer program or electronic circuitry.
a japanese baseball team replaced fans with cheerleading robots
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owned by japanese tech giant SoftBank, the SoftBank hawks have employed an army of robots to sing, dance and encourage the team amidst a fanless game.
owned by japanese tech giant SoftBank, the SoftBank hawks have employed an army of robots to sing, dance and encourage the team amidst a fanless game.
'animate' technology kit brings children's dream robots to life
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with 'animate' kit by studio fantasio, children can craft cardboard robots and breathe life into them with the help of electronics.
with 'animate' kit by studio fantasio, children can craft cardboard robots and breathe life into them with the help of electronics.
these hyper-real robotic dolphins could replace captive marine mammals in shows
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the hyper-real creatures are seen as a way to reinvent the marine entertainment industry with a sustainable, safe, and profitable future.
the hyper-real creatures are seen as a way to reinvent the marine entertainment industry with a sustainable, safe, and profitable future.
RoboCut, a robot that can sculpt styrofoam like an artist
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RoboCut uses hot-wire cutting — a subtractive fabrication technique used to carve foam and similar materials — to create models.
RoboCut uses hot-wire cutting — a subtractive fabrication technique used to carve foam and similar materials — to create models.
HAMR-JR, coin-sized robot by harvard researchers inspired by a cockroach
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HAMR-JR can’t climb up the waterspout yet but it can run, jump, and carry heavy payloads, making it one of the most dexterous microrobots to date.
HAMR-JR can’t climb up the waterspout yet but it can run, jump, and carry heavy payloads, making it one of the most dexterous microrobots to date.
foldable agility robotics delivery bot squats in as your workout partner
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feel the burn and watch this humanoid join in a squat workout.
feel the burn and watch this humanoid join in a squat workout.
meet moxie, the robot that helps kids develop social, emotional & cognitive skills
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designed by yves béhar, moxie has been created to help kids develop different abilities through everyday play-based learning.
designed by yves béhar, moxie has been created to help kids develop different abilities through everyday play-based learning.
singapore deploys dog robots to remind people of safe distancing measures
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the robot dog by boston dynamics will broadcast a recorded message reminding park visitors about the safety measures.
the robot dog by boston dynamics will broadcast a recorded message reminding park visitors about the safety measures.
boston dynamics spot robot dog helps doctors treat COVID-19 patients
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the boston dynamics spot robot dog has learnt a new trick by remotely treating COVID-19 patients.
the boston dynamics spot robot dog has learnt a new trick by remotely treating COVID-19 patients.
the gravastar robot is a futuristic speaker that looks like it came from space
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zoeao, the manufacturers of gravastar, have come up with a unique concept for a bluetooth speaker by giving it a futuristic look and a 'war-damaged' aesthetic.
zoeao, the manufacturers of gravastar, have come up with a unique concept for a bluetooth speaker by giving it a futuristic look and a 'war-damaged' aesthetic.
a japanese university used remote-controlled robots and zoom to hold a virtual graduation
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the business breakthrough (BBT) university in tokyo weren't allowed to have a traditional graduation ceremony due to coronavirus.
the business breakthrough (BBT) university in tokyo weren't allowed to have a traditional graduation ceremony due to coronavirus.
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.
