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The real robot economy and the bus ticket inspector
While driverless car pilot projects get going across the UK, the robot economy has already started on the top deck of a London Bus
While driverless car pilot projects get going across the UK, the robot economy has already started on the top deck of a London Bus
Robotics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Feb 13, 2015, 7:25am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Feb 13, 2015, 7:25am
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This Incredible Hospital Robot Is Saving Lives. Also, I Hate It
The robot, I’m told, is on its way. Any minute now you’ll see it. We can track them, you know. There’s quite a few of them, so it’s only a matter of time. Any minute now. Ah, and here it is. Far down the hospital hall, double doors part to reveal the automaton.
The robot, I’m told, is on its way. Any minute now you’ll see it. We can track them, you know. There’s quite a few of them, so it’s only a matter of time. Any minute now. Ah, and here it is. Far down the hospital hall, double doors part to reveal the automaton.
Robotics
Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2015, 7:56am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2015, 7:56am
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Cheaper robots could replace more factory workers
The falling cost of industrial robots will allow manufacturers to use them to replace more factory workers over the next decade while lowering labor costs, according to new research.
The falling cost of industrial robots will allow manufacturers to use them to replace more factory workers over the next decade while lowering labor costs, according to new research.
Robotics
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 10, 2015, 11:23am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 10, 2015, 11:23am
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Watch 100 mini robots perform a synchronized dance
Japanese scientist Tomotaka Takahashi programmed 100 miniature Robi robots to dance in sync. The robots are about one foot tall and weigh just over two pounds.
Japanese scientist Tomotaka Takahashi programmed 100 miniature Robi robots to dance in sync. The robots are about one foot tall and weigh just over two pounds.
Robotics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015, 9:13am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015, 9:13am
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Are robot butlers on the horizon?
Within a decade, people may own machines that will walk the dog, fold the laundry or fetch a cold beer from the fridge
Within a decade, people may own machines that will walk the dog, fold the laundry or fetch a cold beer from the fridge
Robotics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 15, 2015, 7:36am
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Quiet cuttlefish robot dives through underwater forest
By copying the undulating swimming skills of cuttlefish, a low-key underwater robot is able to tackle obstacles in its way
By copying the undulating swimming skills of cuttlefish, a low-key underwater robot is able to tackle obstacles in its way
Robotics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2015, 11:06am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2015, 11:06am
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Robot sand artist turns beach into giant canvas
Using your phone or tablet, send a drawing to this little bot created by Disney Research and watch it trace the lines in the sand by dragging a rake behind it
Using your phone or tablet, send a drawing to this little bot created by Disney Research and watch it trace the lines in the sand by dragging a rake behind it
Robotics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 06, 2015, 10:10am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 06, 2015, 10:10am
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Will remote-controlled robots clean you out of a job?
"Digital immigrants" in other countries could soon guide robots around your house. Some find that creepy – and that could be just the start of the trouble
"Digital immigrants" in other countries could soon guide robots around your house. Some find that creepy – and that could be just the start of the trouble
Robotics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 04, 2014, 6:50am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 04, 2014, 6:50am
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Robots help Amazon fill its holiday orders
To quicken the pace at its warehouse fulfillment centers, the online retailer has enlisted self-guided robots to retrieve products
To quicken the pace at its warehouse fulfillment centers, the online retailer has enlisted self-guided robots to retrieve products
Robotics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 02, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 02, 2014, 7:45am
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Self-driving cars on display at the LA Auto Show
Volvo is showing off its autonomous vehicles, which it claims could prevent car crashes
Volvo is showing off its autonomous vehicles, which it claims could prevent car crashes
Robotics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 20, 2014, 12:49pm
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 20, 2014, 12:49pm
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Drone decision: Ruling gives FAA tighter grip on unmanned crafts
A new ruling by the NTSB is rattling America's fledgling drone industry. While the Federal Aviation Administration is still considering how to regulate the commercial use of drones, NTSB is calling them aircraft, which could set a precedent. Jeff Pegues reports.
A new ruling by the NTSB is rattling America's fledgling drone industry. While the Federal Aviation Administration is still considering how to regulate the commercial use of drones, NTSB is calling them aircraft, which could set a precedent. Jeff Pegues reports.
Robotics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014, 8:12am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014, 8:12am
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Rise of the Robot Security Guards
Startup Knightscope is preparing to roll out human-size robot patrols.
Startup Knightscope is preparing to roll out human-size robot patrols.
Robotics
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 13, 2014, 8:41am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 13, 2014, 8:41am
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Robot 'dolphins' give clues to Antarctic melt in data revolution
Dolphin-sized robots are giving clues to a thaw of Antarctica's ice in a sign of how technology is revolutionizing data collection in remote polar regions, scientists said on Monday.
Dolphin-sized robots are giving clues to a thaw of Antarctica's ice in a sign of how technology is revolutionizing data collection in remote polar regions, scientists said on Monday.
Robotics
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014, 7:48am
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Would you buy coffee from this robot?
Nestle Japan will put 1,000 humanoid robots to work as sales clerks
Nestle Japan will put 1,000 humanoid robots to work as sales clerks
Robotics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 30, 2014, 8:55am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 30, 2014, 8:55am
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Rattlesnake repertoire boosts snake-like robot's skills
How do you make a better snake robot? You study snakes, of course.
How do you make a better snake robot? You study snakes, of course.
Big robot fleet takes to UK waters
A fleet of marine robots is being launched in the largest deployment of its kind in British waters.
A fleet of marine robots is being launched in the largest deployment of its kind in British waters.
Robotics
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Oct 03, 2014, 9:27am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Oct 03, 2014, 9:27am
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Robotic octopus can swim, crawl and carry stuff
Thanks to addition of octopus-like "web," the robot can now move faster than ever
Thanks to addition of octopus-like "web," the robot can now move faster than ever
Robotics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 01, 2014, 2:36pm
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 01, 2014, 2:36pm
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US opens 'drone zones' for a year of pioneer testing
From farming to firefighting, drones will soon fly into everyday life in the US – the Federal Aviation Administration has six flight zones paving the way
From farming to firefighting, drones will soon fly into everyday life in the US – the Federal Aviation Administration has six flight zones paving the way
Robotics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Sep 19, 2014, 8:10am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Sep 19, 2014, 8:10am
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Robotic cheetah runs and jumps untethered
The speed and agility of the fastest land animal on earth inspired researchers to build its robot "cousin"
The speed and agility of the fastest land animal on earth inspired researchers to build its robot "cousin"
Robotics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 16, 2014, 8:25am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 16, 2014, 8:25am
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Robot could load up dishwasher
A robot unveiled today at the British Science Festival will be loading dishwashers next year, its developers claim.
A robot unveiled today at the British Science Festival will be loading dishwashers next year, its developers claim.
Robotics
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Sep 12, 2014, 12:00pm
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Sep 12, 2014, 12:00pm
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Google trying to build package-delivering drones
Efforts represent latest salvo in broader competition with Amazon, which is also seeking to develop drones as delivery vehicles
Efforts represent latest salvo in broader competition with Amazon, which is also seeking to develop drones as delivery vehicles
This Robot Army Can Organize Itself
Expect the future to be overrun with millions more like it
Expect the future to be overrun with millions more like it
Robotics
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Aug 15, 2014, 9:42am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Aug 15, 2014, 9:42am
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How much should workers fear robots?
The advent of robotic technologies and AI are changing the landscape, but experts differ on how they'll affect the job market
The advent of robotic technologies and AI are changing the landscape, but experts differ on how they'll affect the job market
Robotics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 07, 2014, 6:43am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 07, 2014, 6:43am
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Birds beat machines in hover test
Micro-drones are just starting to catch up with the hovering and flight performance of the tiny hummingbird, say scientists.
Micro-drones are just starting to catch up with the hovering and flight performance of the tiny hummingbird, say scientists.
Robotics
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014, 10:32am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014, 10:32am
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Icy moon explorer gets an Alaska road test
Camped on a glacier, Lisa Grossman meets a robot that could pierce the ice of Jupiter's moon Europa and check its hidden ocean for signs of life
Camped on a glacier, Lisa Grossman meets a robot that could pierce the ice of Jupiter's moon Europa and check its hidden ocean for signs of life
Robotics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jul 25, 2014, 7:20am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jul 25, 2014, 7:20am
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Study: Robotic surgery no better than traditional surgery
Costly robotic surgery is rising in popularity, but researchers find it doesn't improve the patient's care
Costly robotic surgery is rising in popularity, but researchers find it doesn't improve the patient's care
Robotics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 24, 2014, 8:21am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 24, 2014, 8:21am
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World's fastest humanoid robot learns sign language
The latest evolution on Honda's iconic white android, Asimo, combines athletic running with a delicate and dextrous touch
The latest evolution on Honda's iconic white android, Asimo, combines athletic running with a delicate and dextrous touch
Robotics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 17, 2014, 4:23pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 17, 2014, 4:23pm
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The Moral Hazards and Legal Conundrums of Our Robot-Filled Future
Whether you find it exhilarating or terrifying (or both), progress in robotics and related fields like AI is raising new ethical quandaries and challenging legal codes that were created for a world in which a sharp line separates man from machine. Last week, roboticists, legal scholars, and other experts met at the University of California, Berkeley law school to talk through some of the social, moral, and legal hazards that are likely to arise as that line starts to blur.
Whether you find it exhilarating or terrifying (or both), progress in robotics and related fields like AI is raising new ethical quandaries and challenging legal codes that were created for a world in which a sharp line separates man from machine. Last week, roboticists, legal scholars, and other experts met at the University of California, Berkeley law school to talk through some of the social, moral, and legal hazards that are likely to arise as that line starts to blur.
Poppy the 3D-printed robot comes to life super-fast
Watch this incredible time-lapse of the world's first 3D-printed, open-source humanoid robot leap into life from starter parts
Watch this incredible time-lapse of the world's first 3D-printed, open-source humanoid robot leap into life from starter parts
Robotics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jun 20, 2014, 8:15am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jun 20, 2014, 8:15am
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To Put Two Rovers On Mars, Scientists Had To Get Clever With Packing
To fit in their shipping container, two Mars rovers had to be folded up into a tiny package and then unfolded — a prime example of what NPR science correspondent Joe Palca calls "unfolding science."
To fit in their shipping container, two Mars rovers had to be folded up into a tiny package and then unfolded — a prime example of what NPR science correspondent Joe Palca calls "unfolding science."
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