Robot articles

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  Printed robots could be on the way thanks to NSF research project

  By Andrew Webster on April 4, 2012 09:12 am + 4 comments

  Robots can be amazing, but they're also expensive, complicated, and for most us something we only Continue reading…

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  MorpHex robot can now walk and roll

  By Andrew Webster on April 3, 2012 09:59 am + 16 comments

  We first saw the MorpHex back in December, but at that time the morphing robot was missing one key Continue reading…

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  Navy robot training center simulates life in the desert and jungle

  By Andrew Webster on April 3, 2012 09:16 am + 4 comments

  The upcoming Naval firefighter SAFFIR will be tested on a decommissioned boat, but for other robot Continue reading…

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  Manchester surgeons use 3D imaging to aid robotic surgery

  By Adi Robertson on April 2, 2012 04:01 pm + 1 comments

  A team at the Manchester Royal Infirmary has become the first in the UK to use 3D projections in a Continue reading…

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  reaDIYmate: Wi-Fi connected characters made with papercraft

  By Sam Byford on March 30, 2012 02:35 am

  Mixing paper and electronics seems to be the new in thing at Kickstarter. A few days ago we saw the Continue reading…

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  Boston Dynamics' Sand Flea robot can jump 30ft into the air

  By Jamie Keene on March 28, 2012 01:35 pm + 22 comments

  Boston Dynamics has developed a robot capable of jumping up to 30ft from a standstill, with enough Continue reading…

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  Researchers develop robot hand to give your videoconferencing the 'human' touch

  By Bryan Bishop on March 27, 2012 09:14 pm + 15 comments

  Video chatting with other people can provide a greater sense of immediacy than an IM or even a phone Continue reading…

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  Robot uses AI and camera tracking to rehabilitate stroke victims

  By Andrew Webster on March 27, 2012 04:59 pm + 2 comments

  Stroke patients don't always keep up with their rehabilitation exercises once they leave the Continue reading…

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  Watch tiny fighting robots vie for the Robo-One championship

  By Adi Robertson on March 27, 2012 09:34 am + 8 comments

  Japan's Robo-One tournament for humanoid boxing robots took place last weekend, and Robots Dreams h Continue reading…

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  DARPA-developed suspension makes a smooth ride for robots

  By Andrew Webster on March 26, 2012 09:39 am + 8 comments

  The Department of Research and Defense has unveiled a new advanced suspension system that lets Continue reading…