Blogs Posts in Robots category; 16 blog posts

Meet Robonaut 2, the GenNext robot

Robotic technology was once a pure fiction but is now actually being developed. Humans have always dreamed of hi-tech robots that will think and work alongside human beings. And, now it seems that the dream is going to become a reali [...]

Posted On : Mar, 11 2010 | Comments : 0

Sexy Roxxxy gives new meaning to high-tech hardware

Ladies, we’ve been outsourced. Behold Roxxxy, the world’s first erotic robot, introduced this weekend at the Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas. Clad (barely) in a lace bra, thong and thigh-highs, Roxxxy is one can-do sex to [...]

Posted On : Jan, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Scientists to make slime mould robot called Plasmobot

A team of scientists at the University of the West of England (UWE) is planning to make a ‘Plasmobot’, a complete robot made out of a plasmodium slime mould. Though not famed for their intellect, single-celled organisms have alr [...]

Posted On : Sep, 07 2009 | Comments : 0

Toyota robot gets antsy, starts to run

Toyota has enhanced one of its Partner Robots to make it run at 7 km/hour, slightly faster than Honda's ASIMO, which learned to run at 6 km/hour back in 2005. Partner Robots are usually presented as mechatronic musicians, playing violins o [...]

Posted On : Aug, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

The robot that cares

Papero, the nurse robot with a "smiley" face, rolls up beside the hos-pital bed to discuss an imminent operation with an elderly patient called Maureen. "How are you feeling today, Maureen?" the robot asks. "Have yo [...]

Posted On : Apr, 27 2009 | Comments : 0

Robots with human skin-like sensitivity

Japanese researchers have proposed an idea to use stretchy circuits made from rubber and nanotubes to create an "e-skin", which will be flexible enough to completely cover a robot without limiting its movement. "Without hum [...]

Posted On : Aug, 11 2008 | Comments : 0

'Wall-E's' world may not be so far away

The mobile trash compactor is a symphony of squeaks, thunks and rattles, rolling forward on treads to bring its pivoting eyes to bear on us. Within moments we identify completely, launching "Wall-E," one of the rare films to fea [...]

Posted On : Jul, 21 2008 | Comments : 0

I-SOBOT micro humanoid robot

Robotomania continues. This time it is the worlds smallest fully articulated humanoid robot. If you are still looking for the best gift for your kids, get the new I - Sobot, a gadget that represents the big brother of the omnibot from the 8 [...]

Posted On : Dec, 15 2007 | Comments : 1

Robots take up traditional dance

Robots tend to be clumsy, or at least that’s the image that we get. After all, robots that are as agile as Spiderman as portrayed by numerous science fiction shows are but figments of the imagination. Even one of the most famous auton [...]

Posted On : Aug, 13 2007 | Comments : 0

Korea have created robot that can recognize faces

The first humanoid robot named Rogun KornTech of Korea has successfully invented that uses a high-end face tracking software and integrated cameras to recognize people. (ubergizmo) In Korea a start-up company (KornTech) has made a breakthr [...]

Posted On : May, 22 2007 | Comments : 0

The Robo Lawn

The LawnBot is completely not connected to iRobot’s victorious and ground-breaking success, although it does contribute to analogous features. Operating alone by means of its preprogrammed logical computer and a outer limits cable, th [...]

Posted On : May, 05 2007 | Comments : 1

Robot Car Tests Street Skills in Us Contest

A prototype robot car that can navigate in built up environments and moving traffic has been unveiled by scientists hoping to win a $2m (£1.02m) competition sponsored by the US military. They predict that self-driving cars similar to [...]

Posted On : Apr, 18 2007 | Comments : 0

The Perfect Partner for Girls 'RoboBoyfriend'

The RoboBoyfriend is the perfect guy for ladies from the MyPod generation (the fusion of MySpace and iPod). While real life boys are unreliable or sometimes a bit stupid, the RoboBoyfriend allows you to create your own guy. His facial expre [...]

Posted On : Apr, 09 2007 | Comments : 0

Kid Friendly Robot Wars

Robot Wars that are actually kid-friendly? Could it really be true? Well it looks like Rokenbok Defenders have found a way to remove the blades and flames and maintain the fun and excitement of robot wars. And they’re even affordable! [...]