Yusaku Maezawa Who Looked for Life Partner to the Moon Acquires “Lovot,” Believing Robots Can Be Romantic Partners

TECH & INNOVATION 04.11.2022 05:01 AM

Zozotown owner Yusaku Maezawa recently bought robotics startup Groove X. Read about the reason behind the billionaire's interest over the industry.

Robot Scientist Used to Analyze Over 12,000 Studies on Breast Cancer; How Will This Invention Help Solve Reproducibility Crisis?

04.07.2022 09:00 AM

Researchers developed Eve, a robot scientist to analyze thousands of studies on breast cancer. Find out if this may help address the reproducibility crisis.

3D-Printed Fingertip: Can Artificial Skin Develop the Same Sensitivity as Humans?

04.06.2022 02:00 AM

A 3D-printed fingertip has been created and it works like the human skin. Read more if it is as sensitive or if needs improvement.

Shapeshifting Robot 'Magnetic Slime' Developed to Search and Retrieve Inside Human Bodies

04.05.2022 07:00 AM

Hong Kong researchers created an easy solution to retrieve objects in and out of a person's body. Read how the magnetic slime robot works.

BirdBot: Robotic Legs Inspired by Flightless Avians Can Run with Less Energy

04.01.2022 10:30 AM

The development of robotic limbs are surging in the past decade. Check out this new flightless bird-inspired machine that could run faster than the traditional motor-based robots.

Over 4,000 Disinfection Robots Set for Sell or Rent This Year, Here’s How It Works

03.31.2022 04:52 AM

Autonomous service robots are now increasing, partly due to the risks of pandemic, in recent years. Check these new robotic units in South Korea that focuses on disinfecting establishments.

Boston Dynamics Robotic Guard Dog 'Spot' Hired to Protect Pompeii Archaeological Site

03.30.2022 03:30 AM

Robots which can do human-like functions are now dominating jobs. Read more about Pompeii archaeological site's newly-hired guard named Spot.

New Experiment Challenges AI to Obtain Human Consciousness

03.28.2022 09:00 AM

The scientific community is still divided ti whether AI systems could achive sentience or not. Read about this experiment that challenges the limits of AI in attaining human-like consciousness.

Magnetic Tentacle Robot Developed for Easier Bronchial Tree Observations and Lung Operations

03.23.2022 04:20 AM

Bronchoscopy and other lung operations are always being met with limitations of the instruments specialists use. Read on to know more about a new solution that could help doctors effectively and easily navigate the lungs.

Intuition Robotics Launches Personal Aide 'ElliQ' to Help Older Adults in Health and Daily Activities

03.21.2022 04:20 AM

Robotic personal aides gained the spotlight in recent years due to the effective assistance they offered throughout the pandemic. See more about this new innovation that focuses on older adult companionship and members of assisted living facilities.

MorphFace Robots with Realistic Pain Expression for Reduced Errors, Bias by Doctors Developed

03.15.2022 11:50 AM

Researchers developed robots that can produce actual pain expressions. Find out how this helps reduce errors and bias by doctors during physical examination.

Snake-Like Robot Designed for the Moon; 13 Students Develop COBRA to Search for Lunar Water

03.15.2022 11:31 AM

A team of students developed a snake-like robot they designed for the moon to search for water there. Learn about the phase the development is already in.

Shape-Shifting Robots Wrapped in Active Matter Will Be More Flexible

03.14.2022 10:00 AM

Each shape and design of machines is intended to benefit their purpose but also limits their functionality. Read on to know the concept that could build the foundation of shape-shifting robots.

Insect-Like Robots with Artificial Muscles Can Fit Into Any Space

03.04.2022 03:44 AM

Experts developed an insect-inspired robot that can fit into almost anywhere. Read on to find out how the machines replicate what a real bug can do.

Amazon's Invite-Only Home Robot "Astro" Perform House Chores, Hold Beverages, and More!

02.24.2022 12:37 PM

Watch a video showing how Astro's service works at home. A number of people released a new set of clips that presents Amazon's latest robotic innovation.

Child Robot Nikola Can Convey Six Basic Emotions But Humanoid Lacks a Body

02.16.2022 21:58 PM

Japanese research institute RIKEN develops a new humanoid under the Guardian Robot Project. The robot, known as Nikola, could perform six various facial expressions.

World’s First Hotel Service Robot That Can Carry Up to 66 Pounds Introduced by LG

02.09.2022 09:09 AM

Electronics company LG has recently rolled out the world's first-ever hotel service robot which it claims has a semi-autonomous operation has the capacity to carry a maximum of 66 pounds of products.

Headless 100-Pound, 4-Legged Robot Dogs to Help Secure US-Mexico Border

02.07.2022 10:34 AM

The Department of Homeland Security officials recently tested 100-pound, four-legged headless robot dogs in Virginia and Texas, to eventually help secure the US-Mexico border.

Meet Cecilia the Robot Bartender, an Interactive AI Mixologist That Can Concoct 120 Cocktails Per Hour

02.04.2022 11:29 AM

Interactive artificial intelligence or AI mixologist named Cecilia is the world's first-ever interactive robot bartender who's currently infiltrating the North Miami-based Florida International University's Chaplin and School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: Torch Relay Includes Two Robots Passing The Smokeless Flame Underwater in China's Yongding River

02.04.2022 04:06 AM

The first-ever torch relay underwater conducted between two robots was exhibited during the handover ceremony Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics 2022.

Female Robots With Human-Like Features More Preferable in the Service Industry

02.03.2022 22:07 PM

Female robots or fembots are preferred in the service industry compared to male robots with machine features.