February 22, 2018 Teen uses 3-D printing to build a new arm for his veteran dad An ambitious teen used his ingenuity, know-how and a little technology to build a new arm for his veteran dad, who was wounded in Iraq.
February 21, 2018 How 5,000 pencil-size robots may solve the mysteries of the universe A 45-year-old telescope is going to get a high-tech upgrade that will enable it to search for answers to the most perplexing questions in astronomy, including the existence of dark energy, a hypothetical invisible force that might be driving the expansion of the universe.
February 21, 2018 Whatever you do, don’t mess with Boston Dynamics’ SpotMini robot A new video from Boston Dynamics highlights SpotMini's ability to stay focused on a task despite someone trying to push it around. The robot is seen maintaining its balance and opening the door before walking off. By itself.
February 16, 2018 UC Berkeley researchers design cockroach inspired robot A cockroach, the insect that causes most people to cringe at the sight, might be the key to a scientific breakthrough in robot technology.
February 13, 2018 Boston Dynamics' latest robot can open doors The latest robot invention by Boston Dynamics — a company known for its unnerving four-legged SpotMini robots — can now open doors, as shown in the company’s latest YouTube video.
February 13, 2018 This electronic skin may help prevent robots from crushing us A metallic robot hand with "Terminator"-like power sounds good for the movies. But what about a real-life future where that android is now cradling your baby or just shaking your hand? That's when attributes like "gentle" and "sensitive" might be more warranted to avoid a human-crushing outcome.
February 1, 2018 Robots could be used to combat mine spills DENVER (AP) — Crumbling mine tunnels awash with polluted waters perforate the Colorado mountains, and scientists may one day send robots creeping through the pitch-black passages to study the mysterious currents that sometimes burst to the surface with devastating effects.
January 22, 2018 Pepper the robot fired from grocery store for not being up to the job Pepper recently started work in a grocery store as part of a trial to see how a robot might benefit customers. While popular with some shoppers, Pepper's apparent limitations showed it still has some way to go.
January 12, 2018 CES 2018: This bizarre sexbot can actually swap faces Though still nascent in terms of sheer numbers, sex robots have increased in popularity in recent years, with Abyss Creations’ ‘Harmony’ RealDoll arguably the most famous one. Creator Matt McMullen has taken Harmony one step further, giving the robot another face, dubbed Solana.
December 22, 2017 How social robots will invade our homes … and what we can do about it I’m not sure how I feel about social robots. The idea is to have a bot that talks to you, recognizes your face and voice, and can take family photos on cue. But it also feels like your home has been invaded by an alien -- one that might be recording everything you say.
