Robots
While LA Journalists Hid Under Desks, a Robot Wrote a Story About the Earthquake
Journalism robots might not be such a bad idea. Especially when you’re trying to stay safe after an earthquake.
This Prosthetic Hand Lets a Drummer Play Again
“I’ll bet a lot of metal drummers might be jealous of what I can do now,” he said. “Speed is good. Faster is always better”
This Robot Is Trying to Get Into College
The Todai Robot artificial intelligence system is trying to clear the University of Tokyo entrance exam
This Paper Chameleon Robot Is Surprisingly Lifelike
At first glance, you might mistake this chameleon for the real thing. But this little green lady is made out of paper and gears.
The Ultra-Strong Robotic Muscles of the Future Could Be Made From Fishing Line
One day, we could have muscles made of fishing line in our own bodies, too
A Swarm of Tumbleweed-Like Robots Might Be the Ideal Desert Data Gatherers
The hardy robots can traverse places that would be difficult or very expensive to send human data-gatherers
Could a Computer Ever Learn to Identify Death?
Identify signs of life in a human might still be beyond a computer’s grasp
These Non-Gear Shaped Gears Work Better Than You’d Expect
These are the manic pixie dream gears you’ve been waiting for
Cheers! Robot Bartender Mixes Drinks, Senses When You Need a Double Shot
Will the Monsieur be the espresso machine of party cocktails?
When Drones Get Personal
So we've seen how a drone can deliver a package, but can one become a buddy with a camera?
Should Robots Have Rights?
Would you murder a robot? If you did, should you be charged for it?
Beware. Scientists are Creating Machines That Can Evolve on Their Own
Or to put it a nicer way, researchers have found a way for robots to grow on their own
Can’t Make a Conference? Send a Robot Instead
Now, even if you can't swing the trip to the First Annual Catholic Conference on Geocentrism, you can send a robot instead
Neuroscience Explores Why Humans Feel Empathy for Robots
Brain scans show that the neurological patterns linked with pangs of empathy for humans also occur when we see a robot treated harshly
Hope and Change: 5 Innovation Updates
Here's the latest on robots that work with humans, a revolutionary camera, home 3-D printers, mobile wallets and Google's driverless car
My Robot Helper of Tomorrow
Forget flying cars and jetbacks, whatever happened to my cereal-serving robot?
The Disco-Blasting Robot Waiters of 1980s Pasadena
In 1983, a Chinese fast-food restaurant hired a curious-looking pair of servers: Tanbo R-1 and Tanbo R-2
How to Become the Engineers of Our Own Evolution
The "transhumanist" movement says better technology will enable you to replace more and more body parts—even your brain
Fred and Ginger
Two robots, neither as graceful as its namesake, but no less accomplished, are among advances keeping scientists on the cutting edge
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