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Industrial repair ‘snake’ robot now being tested for cancer surgery
A repair robot that takes inspiration from the bendiness and sensing ability of snakes is now being exploited for use in human surgery.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 27, 2022


Introducing the world's first punk rock band made completely of robots
What happens when you give a robot a guitar? Well, turns out it'll sprout a mohawk and go join a punk rock band.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 31, 2021


A visit from a social robot improves hospitalized children’s outlook
A new study finds a visit from human-controlled robot encourages a positive outlook and improves medical interactions for hospitalized kids.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 11, 2021


LEONARDO, the Bipedal Robot, Can Ride a Skateboard and Walk a Slackline
Researchers built a bipedal robot that combines walking with flying to create a new type of locomotion, making it exceptionally nimble.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 8, 2021


Amazon unveils 'Jetsons'-like roaming robot for the home
Amazon's new robot, called Astro, doesn't cook or clean like the animated character from "The Jetsons," but it can alert you of intruders.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 29, 2021


How robots can tell how clean is ‘clean’
Cleaning robots have evolved from disc-shaped vacuum cleaners found in homes to advanced models that can navigate complex spaces.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 26, 2021


Meet Grace, the healthcare robot designed to talk to people in Covid isolation
The team behind humanoid robot Sophia has invented Grace to interact with the elderly as well as Covid-19 patients in isolation.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 21, 2021


Leaping squirrels could help scientists develop more agile robots
Understanding the split-second decisions squirrels make as they jump from branch to branch will help scientists develop more agile robots
Joseph Shavit
Aug 20, 2021


Legged robots developed new way to navigate difficult terrain
The success of robotic swarms in aerial, aquatic, and land-based environments can be attributed to ease of navigation in a controlled space
Joshua Shavit
Aug 10, 2021


Animatronic dolphins could replace captive animals at theme parks one day
Darting around the pool as a group of swimmers stands in the shallow end, the dolphin looks much like those that jump through hoops
Joseph Shavit
Jul 18, 2021


Meet the world's first punk rock band made completely of robots
The One Love Machine Band is the freshest new punk band to come out of Berlin – and its members are made entirely of scrap metal
Joseph Shavit
Jul 16, 2021


Scientists invent new E-Skin for robots to interact with and feel their surroundings
New creation could give machines human-like sense of touch to better judge human intentions and respond to changes in the environment
Joseph Shavit
Jul 8, 2021


Humans relate to robots by identifying relatable aspects of their behavior
No one expected the "Automated Guided Vehicles" at St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim, Norway, to have personalities.
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2021


A touch from a conversing robot is linked to positive emotional state
A small study found that people who were touched by a humanoid robot while conversing with it subsequently reported a better emotional state
Joseph Shavit
May 5, 2021
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