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October 13, 2017

Scientists develop shape-shifting 'skin' that would give robots the ultimate camouflage

Humans might think that we have a pretty good handle on camouflage, but in the grand scheme of things we're really just amateurs.

October 6, 2017

Transforming robot can swim, walk or glide

Thanks to special exoskeleton outfits, a tiny transforming robot can now become more than meets the eye. Once outfitted with the plastic exoskeletons, the small bots– dubbed Primers– are able to swim, walk, roll, sail and glide.

October 4, 2017

Get set for sex robot revolution, survey says

Could this be why the Jetsons were always smiling?

September 27, 2017

LA Children's Hospital fighting disease with tiny robots, big data

From IVEY the assistive robot to an AI-enhanced intensive care unit, Children's Hospital Los Angeles is betting big on technology.

September 27, 2017

Can robots create jobs for humans?

As President Donald Trump seeks to reinvigorate U.S. manufacturing, many industry leaders are looking to robots as the most efficient way for American factories to compete with cheap labor overseas.

September 27, 2017

Robot bartenders are whipping up cocktails on the Vegas strip

Robots have come to Las Vegas and they can now make thirsty customers a cold, stiff drink.

September 27, 2017

Robosuicide: Security robot 'drowns' after plunging into fountain

And you think you hate your job?

September 27, 2017

Afghan girls compete in robotics contest after finally arriving in US

The Afghan girls who originally were denied entry into the United States for a robotics contest made it to the competition in time -- and received an award for courageous achievement.

September 27, 2017

Robots are replacing workers where you shop

Last August, a 55-year-old Wal-Mart WMT +0.00% employee found out her job would now be done by a robot.

September 27, 2017

Steve the robot cop is 'on life support' after near drowning, but may work again

Steve the robot cop recently demonstrated that building such contraptions isn't always easy. Currently drying off after falling into a fountain, its maker is now trying to work out what exactly went wrong.