Industrial repair ‘snake’ robot now being tested for cancer surgery
A repair robot that takes inspiration from the bendiness and sensing ability of snakes is now being exploited for use in human surgery.
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Joseph Shavit
- Dec 31, 2021
Introducing the world's first punk rock band made completely of robots
What happens when you give a robot a guitar? Well, turns out it'll sprout a mohawk and go join a punk rock band.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 11, 2021
A visit from a social robot improves hospitalized children’s outlook
A new study finds a visit from human-controlled robot encourages a positive outlook and improves medical interactions for hospitalized kids.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 8, 2021
LEONARDO, the Bipedal Robot, Can Ride a Skateboard and Walk a Slackline
Researchers built a bipedal robot that combines walking with flying to create a new type of locomotion, making it exceptionally nimble.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 29, 2021
Amazon unveils 'Jetsons'-like roaming robot for the home
Amazon's new robot, called Astro, doesn't cook or clean like the animated character from "The Jetsons," but it can alert you of intruders.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 26, 2021
How robots can tell how clean is ‘clean’
Cleaning robots have evolved from disc-shaped vacuum cleaners found in homes to advanced models that can navigate complex spaces.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 21, 2021
Meet Grace, the healthcare robot designed to talk to people in Covid isolation
The team behind humanoid robot Sophia has invented Grace to interact with the elderly as well as Covid-19 patients in isolation.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 20, 2021
Leaping squirrels could help scientists develop more agile robots
Understanding the split-second decisions squirrels make as they jump from branch to branch will help scientists develop more agile robots
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 10, 2021
Legged robots developed new way to navigate difficult terrain
The success of robotic swarms in aerial, aquatic, and land-based environments can be attributed to ease of navigation in a controlled space
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 18, 2021
Animatronic dolphins could replace captive animals at theme parks one day
Darting around the pool as a group of swimmers stands in the shallow end, the dolphin looks much like those that jump through hoops
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 16, 2021
Meet the world's first punk rock band made completely of robots
The One Love Machine Band is the freshest new punk band to come out of Berlin – and its members are made entirely of scrap metal
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 8, 2021
Scientists invent new E-Skin for robots to interact with and feel their surroundings
New creation could give machines human-like sense of touch to better judge human intentions and respond to changes in the environment
Joseph Shavit
- May 19, 2021
Humans relate to robots by identifying relatable aspects of their behavior
No one expected the "Automated Guided Vehicles" at St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim, Norway, to have personalities.
Joseph Shavit
- May 5, 2021
A touch from a conversing robot is linked to positive emotional state
A small study found that people who were touched by a humanoid robot while conversing with it subsequently reported a better emotional state