robotics
Scientists Created a Shape-Shifting Robot Made of Triangles for Future Space Missions
The polygonal Mori3 robot is similar in concept to the shape-shifting robot TARS from 'Interstellar,' and could make repairs in space.
William Shatner Introduces the ‘Future’ of Robotics In Rarely Seen 1984 Video
'The Future Is Now!' is a techno-optimistic walk through robotics of 30 years ago, led by Captain Kirk himself.
This Star Wars-Inspired E-Skin Lets Robots ‘Feel’ Objects
The material can also self-heal like human flesh.
Progress on Russian’s ‘Anti-Mosquito Laser Turret’ Halted by Winter
Its creator claims it can "neutralize" two mosquitoes per second.
Sex Robots Should Target the Elderly and the Disabled, Experts Say
Too many sexbots are marketed towards young, able-bodied men—at the expense of those who need them the most.
Where Did That Horrifying Malfunctioning Dental School Robot Come From?
A viral video of a dentist training robot sent me on a search for its origins.
Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog is Now Available for Purchase at $74,500
This marks the first time the company has made any of its robots available for sale.
Spot is a Cop
A new report shows that Boston Dynamics loaned its Spot robot to the Massachusetts State Police, and civil liberties groups are concerned.
This Startup Wants the Rights to Your Face in Perpetuity for $127,000
London-based startup Geomiq is commissioning friendly faces for a mystery client's robot.
The Internet Has Spent Three Years Taking Care Of This Guy’s Plants
The subreddit r/takecareofmyplant has 11,300 members, all dedicated to, well, taking care of a plant.
This Programmer Turned the 36-Year-Old Apple IIe into a Robot
Yet again the Apple II community has found something extremely cool to do with the vintage computer.
How Robotics Are Transforming the Lives of Greece's Underprivileged Kids
Eight 18-year-olds are offering kids in their neighbourhood a way out by passing forward the skills they've learned.