Science Electronics Researchers develop sphere-shaped robot for exploring underground on the Moon Can the Moon's tunnels support human colonies? By Cohen Coberly, March 26, 2021, 3:38 PM
Science Magnetic spray coating used to create tiny, movable robots A magnetic skin for inanimate objects By Shawn Knight, November 23, 2020, 2:20 PM
Industry AI UK Army could be 25-percent robotic by 2030, says British general Do you want Skynet? Because this is how you get Skynet By Cal Jeffrey, November 9, 2020, 2:22 PM 12 comments
Tech Culture Electronics White Castle will begin testing its automated 'Flippy' cooking robot at 10 more locations After a successful pilot, Flippy's reach is expanding By Cohen Coberly, October 27, 2020, 2:09 PM 8 comments
Electronics Tech Culture The United States gets its first firefighting robot 3,500 pounds and capable of blasting 2,500 gallons of water per minute By Rob Thubron, October 15, 2020, 7:38 AM 8 comments
Science Yale scientists have developed a flexible robotic fabric It can heat or cool in reaction to temperature By Cohen Coberly, September 30, 2020, 5:16 PM
Electronics iRobot's latest Roomba makes automatic dust bin emptying more affordable A handy feature at a new, lower price By Shawn Knight, September 17, 2020, 1:52 PM
Science Engineers have given their robot a sense of touch with synthetic smart skin The skin has the potential the give robots the ability to adapt their grip in changing conditions By Cal Jeffrey, July 15, 2020, 2:10 PM
Electronics Tech Culture White Castle is replacing cooks with robots in some restaurants Are robots better cooks than humans? By Shawn Knight, July 14, 2020, 9:40 AM 16 comments
Tech Culture AI $70 million sci-fi flick 'b' stars an AI robot named 'Erica' Shooting is scheduled to begin in about a year By Cal Jeffrey, June 26, 2020, 12:40 PM 12 comments
Science Watch a wearable robotic arm punch through a wall Don't mess with machines By Rob Thubron, June 8, 2020, 10:47 AM 11 comments
Science A new human-like bionic eye offers potential in robotics and human augmentation Another step toward transhumanism? By Cal Jeffrey, May 21, 2020, 2:53 PM 7 comments
Science Researchers develop nerve interfaces amputees can use with zero training Trials have shown participants can use the limb immediately By Cal Jeffrey, March 5, 2020, 1:43 PM 9 comments
Industry Harvard researchers built an octopus-inspired robotic arm This is the closest imitation of a real tentacle By Adrian Potoroaca, February 28, 2020, 4:55 PM
Electronics Tech Culture Adam Savage taps Boston Dynamics robot to pull custom rickshaw The first of many Spot videos to come from Savage in 2020 By Shawn Knight, February 13, 2020, 2:47 PM
Tech Culture Disney's animatronic Spider-Man will swing over Disneyland crowds this summer Here comes the Spider-Man By Cal Jeffrey, January 31, 2020, 2:35 PM
Science Electronics Researchers create a robotic hand that can 'sweat' The tech could help soft-body robots stay cool By Cohen Coberly, January 29, 2020, 8:07 PM 13 comments
Electronics Software Boston Dynamics releases a public developer SDK for its dog-like 'Spot' robot Now everyone can teach a robot dog new tricks By Cohen Coberly, January 24, 2020, 6:24 PM
Tech Culture Industry Toyota to build 'city of the future' in the foothills of Mt. Fuji for testing AI, robots and self-driving cars Spread across 175 acres, the "Woven City" will initially house 2,000 people including scientists, engineers and industry partners By Humza Aamir, January 10, 2020, 9:03 AM
Electronics This robovac doubles as a mobile surveillance system for your home Obstacle avoidance is key to Lucy's operation By Shawn Knight, January 2, 2020, 3:06 PM
Electronics Tech Culture SmartCan hauls your garbage to the curb on pick-up day Automating a chore that everyone hates By Shawn Knight, September 30, 2019, 3:06 PM 8 comments
Industry Boston Dynamics' Spot is now on sale for the price of a 'luxury' car But you can't buy one... yet By Cal Jeffrey, September 24, 2019, 4:14 PM 10 comments
Industry Electronics Sphero acquires modular electronics maker littleBits to tackle educational toy segment Education is big business By Shawn Knight, August 23, 2019, 2:34 PM
Electronics Check out this robotic tail that could improve your agility and balance But will it help add 50 pounds to your deadlifts and squats? By Rob Thubron, August 6, 2019, 9:25 AM 24 comments
Electronics Harvard's Robobee can now fly untethered Thanks to tiny solar cells By Rob Thubron, June 28, 2019, 5:20 AM