Dr. Spot: MIT, Boston Dynamics Use Mobile Robot in Hospital to Reduce COVID-19 Spread

Medicine & Technology Mar 20, 2021

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), together with robotics company Boston Dynamics, have deployed a four-legged mobile robot in a hospital to join in the fight against COVID-19.

Shape-Shifting Four Legged Robot Can Extend and Retract Legs Adjusting to Its Environment

Mar 19, 2021

Researchers from the University of Oslo in Norway have developed a shape-shifting four-legged robot that can change its limbs in response to its environment.

Oregon Robot Named ‘Digit’ Walks Around Albany to Experience Real-World Problems

Mar 18, 2021

Digit, Agility Robotics' newest robot version, is being tested by its engineers as it walks around Albany to experience real-world problems.

Amazon Vesta Robot Leak: Smart Device the Size of Two Cats Feature Microphone, Cameras, Screen

Mar 11, 2021

Vesta, Amazon's long-rumored home robot, is currently at its late-prototype phase, a new leak recently revealed, although it may launch as what's described as a limited invite-only product.

New Generation of Insect-Inspired Smaller, Faster Drones Introduced

Mar 08, 2021

Taking inspiration from nature - particularly the agile and fast-moving insects - researchers found a way to make drones smaller and faster.

Fish-Inspired Robots Invented to Secretly Retrieve Water Samples

Feb 27, 2021

Fish-inspired robots including catfish Charlie were invented to secretly collect water samples. They are mostly unmanned underwater vehicles controlled through a line-of-sight handset.

Robotic Dog Caught in Action While Clearing Crime Scene in Bronx

Feb 26, 2021

Watch as NYPD's Digidog, the robotic dog, is tested and deployed to clear a crime scene in the Bronx. The robot is seen trotting with its four legs along the pavement with its handler.

Researchers Created a Magic Carpet Through Light; Will This Hoverboard Make It To NASA?

Feb 15, 2021

Experts made a magic carpet based on light-induced flow technology. Such innovation could carry climate sensors high in the atmosphere soon.

Robots are Being Taught to Autonomously Evolve to Survive in Distant Planets

Feb 07, 2021

A team of researchers from different universities are working on a set of robots that can autonomously evolve and produce child robots to survive on distant planets.

Creators of Sophia the Robot Plan to Mass-Produce Robots this Year

Jan 26, 2021

Hanson Robotics, the creator of Sophia the Robot, has announced its plans to mass-produce robots this year amid the pandemic.

Boston Dynamics Robots Hit the Dance Floor in Latest Video

Dec 31, 2020

The Atlas and Spot robots of Boston Dynamics can do so many things such as sprinting, gymnastics, backflips, opening doors to allow entry of an army of their friends, washing dishes, and a whole lot more.

New Electronic Skin May Play Significant Role in Prosthetics Future

Nov 30, 2020

Scientists were able to make electronic skin that is as flexible as the skin, which promises a great future in the field of prosthetics, AI, soft robotics, and personalized medicine.

Robot Employed At a Japanese Shop To Tell Customers to Wear Face Masks

Nov 19, 2020

A Japanese shop has deployed Robovie the robot that politely asks the customers to wear face masks inside the shop and practice social distancing.

Robotic Glove Uses Light To Measure the Sense of Touch

Nov 14, 2020

The new technology can someday upgrade AR and VR experiences.

Star Wars' R2D2 Lookalike Telepresence Robots Makes Students Feel They're in School

Nov 11, 2020

These robots can help you learn during virtual class since they'll make you feel like you are in the classroom.