20 Facts About Robots Infographic
March 31, 2011 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment
Learning is fun. Here are 20 facts about robots
Bangkok University Develops Restaurant Robots
January 20, 2011 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment
Bangkok University is now developing robotic waiters that will take your order and deliver it to your table as part of the “MK Robot Projectâ€. This is not the first technological innovation at MK Restaurant, which is Thailand’s largest and most popular chains.
President Obama Meets Japanese Robots
November 17, 2010 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment
President Obama recently took some time to meet with a few of Japan’s finest robots. And he was brave, doing Americans proud and not letting them get under his skin
Run With ASIMO Now Available For iPhone
November 8, 2010 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment
Sorry Android users, you’ll have to wait. But iPhone users can now download the free Run With ASIMO app.
Review: Zibits Mini R/C Robots
November 4, 2010 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment
We told you about Zibits way back earlier in the year and now we had a chance to check these little R/C bots out with our own hands as the company sent us a pair to review. You might remember, Zibits are small remote controlled robots that come in a variety of neat characters and colors.
Robots Punch Humans, Humans Cry
October 14, 2010 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment
So how does a robot know when its actions are causing meatbags discomfort? Sure they could scan for the signs of distress with facial features, physical clues, and audio, but it seems like they would rather learn by hitting humans again and again, then asking them how much it hurts.
Kid’s Walker Turns Children Into Killer Robots
October 4, 2010 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment
Sakakibara Kikai has put the final touches on a small exoskeleton designed specifically for children.
DARPA Still Trying To Create Terminators, This Time With Fiber-Optics
September 20, 2010 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment
DARPA, the U.S. Military’s premier research agency is reportedly still trying to create Terminators. They are looking into the potential of using smart prosthetics, with the science of neurophotonics
Opera Stars Robot Performers: It Ain’t Over Until The Fat Lady-Bot Sings
September 13, 2010 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment
Opera hasn’t exactly embraced technology, but that may soon change. Later this month, the Opera of the Future Group at the MIT Media Lab will premiere Death and the Powers, an opera more than 10 years in the making. It will feature life-sized singing robots and even a musical chandelier.
More Robots Taught To Deceive By Georgia Tech Engineers
September 13, 2010 by Syndicated · Leave a Comment
We already knew that lying robots were a bad idea. But now engineers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have constructed a bot that actively lies, cheats, hides and steals to accomplish its goals. The scientists “developed algorithms that allow a robot to determine whether it should deceive a human or other intelligent machines,” while also developing “techniques that help the robot select the best deceptive strategy to reduce its chance of being discovered.” For instance, if it is being pursued by an enemy, the running-robot recognizes the threatening situation, sends false signals and forges a trail in one direction before doubling back to hide
