Robots

San Francisco 2 days ago

San Francisco supervisors halt police use of 'killer' robots after public outcry, for now

San Francisco supervisors voted Tuesday to put the brakes on a controversial policy that would let police use robots for deadly force.

Police and Law Enforcement November 29

San Francisco ridiculed over 'laughable' push for robot police: 'Taking policy decisions' from 'Terminator'

Duke University Professor Sultan Meghji voiced opposition to the plan that would allow unmanned robots to use deadly force when in situations deemed too dangerous for a human.

VIDEO November 29

San Francisco ridiculed over push for robot police capable of lethal force

Duke University Professor Sultan Meghji discusses the possible consequences of implementing robotic law enforcement agents.

VIDEO September 30

A new STEM-based school program is teaching kindergarteners how to use robots

Robotics classes are becoming popular in middle and high schools, but now a new program aims to bring those 21st century skills to early childhood education.

Google August 30

Artificial Intelligence powered by Google helps French officials tax over 20,000 undeclared pools

Artificial intelligence developed by Google recently helped French tax officials discover over twenty thousand undeclared swimming pools.

Russia July 24

Russian chess robot breaks child's finger during Moscow match

A Russian chess robot broke one of its opponent's fingers during a match at the Moscow Chess Open. The 7-year-old boy was freed moments after the robot grabbed him.

VIDEO July 7

UK millionaire buys Cold War radar to hunt UFOs

William Sachiti, a British millionaire, discusses his recent purchase of a Cold War-era radar and his plans to restore it

VIDEO June 4

Human component is key to industrial robotics: Industry CEO

Fanuc America Corp CEO and president Mike Cicco weighs in on the use of robots to address America’s labor shortage.

Robots March 24

Tech you didn’t know you needed — 10 handy gadgets worth buying

There are the tech stand-outs that you'll genuinely use and appreciate.

SPORTS January 21

'Robot umpires' coming to Triple A ball this year after tryout in lower leagues

Robotic umpires that use an automated system for determining ball and strike calls will now be used in Triple-A baseball for the 2022 season, MLB officials announced.