Robots
Russia Unveils New Rocket-Launching Robot Dog
Russian engineers debuted the robot dog at the ARMY-2022 arms conference in Moscow on Monday.
Toothbrush Claiming to Have 'AI' Tech Baffles Internet: 'Big Oral Brother'
Oral-B's new "AI" toothbrush sparked interest in whether it is a marketing tactic or is it genuinely a necessary and efficient feature.
Germany Wins 'RoboCup,' the Robot Soccer World Cup
The University Institute of Science's Team NimbRo had been fitted with new high-tech vision systems to help them spot the ball more accurately.
Chess Robot Goes Rogue, Breaks Seven-Year-Old Player's Finger
The child reportedly made a hasty move before the robot was finished with its action.
AI Robo-Doctor Speeds Up Sight-Saving Technology
A humanoid robot has quickened sight-restoring research by finding the best conditions to grow replacement retina layers from human stem cells.
Scientists Designing AI Robots to Work in Earth's Most Extreme Places
Manchester researchers have been advising government and energy sector leaders on the safe development of AI robots being used in extreme environments.
Scientists Create Fish-Shaped Robots to Absorb Microplastics in Oceans
Chinese scientists have developed a small, self-propelled robot that can "swim" into the oceans' hard-to-reach spots and clean them up.
Robots Become Racist and Sexist Bigots Due to Flawed AI, Study Says
"A robot operating with a popular Internet-based artificial intelligence system consistently gravitates to men over women, white people over people of color, and jumps to conclusions about peoples' jobs after a glance at their face," the study suggests.
Soon, Humanity Won't Be Alone in the Universe
Even if humanity has been alone in this galaxy, till now, we won't be for very much longer. For better or worse, we're about to meet artificial intelligence — or AI — in one form or another.
Scientists Develop Living Human Skin for Robotic Finger
Researchers at the University of Tokyo are bringing androids a major step closer by crafting living human skin on robots.
Future Care Homes Could Have Robots That Pat Our Backs and Talk to Us
Japanese researchers found that people get more of an emotional boost from a robot that talks and touches them than a robot that only does one of either.
'Deserved': Internet Applauds Man Who Automated 'Useless' Boss Out of Job
Sharing his story with r/MaliciousCompliance, one Redditor explained how his manager's cost-cutting measures put her own job on the chopping block.
'Bow Wow' Robot Invented by Teen Pets Dogs While Owners Are Away
"I thought, 'What problem can I solve in this world?' and I looked at my dog who's always sad when we're home alone," the inventor said.
Cool or Creepy? Video Shows AI Robot Taught How to Open Doors
Opening doors is a complex task for robots. Using a deep learning approach, researchers taught one to open a door with a 96.8% success rate.
Incredible Video Shows Flubber-Like 'Magnetic Slime' That Can Grasp Objects
The "magnetic slime" can negotiate narrow channels with a diameter of 1.5 millimeter and can fix broken electrical circuits.
'Robot Dogs' at the Border are Expensive Civil Rights Violations
This disturbing turn to dystopian, invasive and dangerous technology along the border must end.
From Birds on Venus to Swimming Robots, NASA Unveils Mind-Blowing Projects
NASA has selected new early-stage projects that "expand the scope of the possible," including projectiles capable of pummeling Earth-threatening asteroids.
'We Created Robot Dogs To Patrol The U.S. Border'
The border has so much going on from a security standpoint, and it's a large, complex terrain. It seems like a natural fit for a legged robot dog.
Tesla's Humanoid Robot Explained as Elon Musk Says It's a Priority for 2022
Plans for the 5'8" robot were announced in August 2021, with Musk suggesting that a prototype could be built at some point this year.
'We Created Living Robots That Self-Replicate'
The Xenobots can self-heal, and they reproduce in an entirely different way—Xenobots build other Xenobots.
Hyundai Wants To Own Your Entire Mobility Ecosystem
Hyundai has an all-encompassing vision for the future that includes further vertical integration.
Video of Realistic Humanoid Robot Has the Internet Terrified: 'Oh My God'
The robot can be seen looking around the room and staring at its hands in a demonstration by British robotics firm Engineered Arts.
Robot Company Offers $200K for Right to Use One Applicant's Face 'Forever'
The only requirement for applicants is that they must have a "kind and friendly" face.
Viral Video of Robot Server at Denny's Sparks Debate—'I Would Walk Out'
As labor shortages continue in the U.S., restaurants are turning to help in the form of robots, but not everyone is a fan.
25 Tech Gifts (You and) Your Kids Will Go Crazy Over
This guide has gadgets for every kid on your list this year—to help them to play, learn, code, rock out and roll down the street.
Woman Walking Robotic Dog Down the Street Compared to 'Black Mirror'
The woman had a yellow robot dog on a leash, which obediently trotted beside her as they crossed the road.
Autonomous Robots to Battle Underground Could One Day Explore Alien Worlds
The winning team could also see their robots used in underground rescue missions on Earth as well as scooping $2 million in prize money.
With Labor Shortage, Dallas Restaurant Using Robots as Hosts, Runners
The three robots take guests to tables, bring out orders and even serenade diners with "Happy Birthday." The owner said the robots cost him $8 to $10 a day to operate.
Tesla Stock Rises by Less Than 1 Percent After Elon Musk's Big Bot Reveal
Tesla is developing a humanoid robot powered by artificial intelligence, Elon Musk revealed on Thursday.
Restaurant 'Hires' Robot to Serve Tables Amid 'Exhausting' Worker Shortage
According to general manager Ana Ortiz, the robot server is a "lifesaver" for stressed-out staff.