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June 25, 2018

Could self-repairing 'Star Wars' droid L3-37 come to life? Not quite

Is the newest droid in the "Star Wars" universe the future of modern robotics ?

June 8, 2018

Why does artificial intelligence scare us so much?

When people see machines that respond like humans, or computers that perform feats of strategy and cognition mimicking human ingenuity, they sometimes joke about a future in which humanity will need to accept robot overlords.

May 22, 2018

Robots are able to grow human organs for the first time thanks to UW researchers

Intellectual luminaries such as Elon Musk, Bill Gates and the late Stephen Hawking have warned about the potential negative impact robots will play on society. But thanks to researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine, they can be used to produce human mini-organs as a "secret weapon in our fight against disease."

May 21, 2018

Wireless 'robofly' looks like an Insect, gets its power from lasers

A new type of flying robot is so tiny and lightweight — it weighs about as much as a toothpick — it can perch on your finger. The little flitter is also capable of untethered flight and is powered by lasers.

May 11, 2018

Inside the 'Westworld'-style factory producing humanoid robots

A world leader in lifelike humanoid robots has opened its doors for a rare look at its droid creation process.

May 11, 2018

Boston Dynamics' terrifying robots can now run, jump and climb

Boston Dynamics, the company known for its "nightmare-inducing" back-flipping robots, has unveiled two new videos that show them autonomously navigating through different terrains, including an office and a lab and jogging in a grass field.

May 11, 2018

Giant walking robot transforms into a sports car

Your commute may never be the same again. A trio of Japanese companies, aided by legendary mech designer Kunio Owara, has created a real-life transformer robot that becomes a sleek sports car at the touch of a button.

May 10, 2018

Italian researchers develop lighter, cheaper robotic hand

ROME (AP) — Italian researchers on Thursday unveiled a new robotic hand they say allows users to grip objects more naturally and featuring a design that will lower the price significantly.

May 8, 2018

Sony sells thousands of Aibo robot dogs as it considers US launch

Aibo the robot dog is selling steadily in its launch market, Japan. Sony released the new version of its robotic pet in January, adding lots of new features and more realistic movements compared to its clunky predecessor.

May 8, 2018

Ex-NASA engineers are building a 'revolutionary' underwater 'transformer'

Houston Mechatronics, led by ex-NASA engineers, announced what it calls a "revolutionary underwater robot" earlier this month, known as Aquanut. The robot is designed for work in both the military and oil industry and can transform into two modes: an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).