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November 3, 2015

Well-armed design: 8 Octopus-inspired technologies

The octopus has inspired much technological innovation, and with good reason.

November 3, 2015

Island to get first German drone delivery service

Deutsche Post DHL says it is starting Germany's first drone package delivery service, a test program transporting medicine to a pharmacy on a North Sea island.

November 3, 2015

MIT ‘cheetah-bot’ could hit speeds up to 33 mph

When the ‘cheetah-bot’ runs, it bounds with a grace and speed that resembles its animal namesake. The four-legged MIT-designed robot weighs almost as much as its feline counterpart and now researchers have developed an algorithm that lets it jump and run untethered with the potential to reach speeds around 30 mph.

November 3, 2015

6 smart robots taking over the world

Robots are getting smarter.

November 3, 2015

Robot arm can catch flying objects

There are some things a robot can't do, but catching a flying object is no longer one of them.

November 3, 2015

Google acquires robotic experts Boston Dynamics

Google has bought Boston Dynamics, an advanced robotics company with several high-profile robots to its name. The move is the latest in a series of similar deals recently sealed by the tech giant.

November 3, 2015

Smartphone-controlled ‘cockroach cyborg’ coming to TED conference

For his TED presentation this week, neuroscientist Greg Gage will attach a small electronic backpack to a cockroach that will allow him to control the insect with a smartphone. Greg hopes his 'roach cyborg' will help get kids interested in neuroscience.

November 3, 2015

Beer-pouring robot knows when you need a refill

A new beer-pouring robot can predict human behavior a few seconds into the future, enough to know when to offer a refill.

November 3, 2015

Scientists build robot bat wing

Robotic bat wings could aid in the design of novel flapping aircraft, researchers say.

November 3, 2015

The latest in wearable tech: A heat-generating shirt

Are you someone who runs hot and cold? Constantly taking your sweater on and off?  Well, those days could be long behind you thanks to wearable tech.