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I know there’s a lot on your plate this year, so don’t worry about all these robots we’re making
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Okay, so you’ve probably seen an influx of robots and robot stories getting shared on the internet lately, and you’ve probably experienced some anxiety about some sort of impending robot-related doom.
As a lead robot scientist, I’m here to assure you that evvvvveerrrrrything is cool. It’s all good!
Why are we making these robots that can acrobatically execute a flawless backflip? Don’t worry about that! Just believe me when I say that it’s totally cool.
One of the robots we made yesterday already knew how to wield a gun and we didn’t even program that! This, of course, is one of many things you should not worry yourself with. Go grab a beer instead! Seriously. Nothing to see here. Read more…
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View More I know there’s a lot on your plate this year, so don’t worry about all these robots we’re makingCozmo is the robot for the kid that has everything – and it’s on sale
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Cozmo is still the coolest robot on the block.
The robot toy from Anki isn’t just a regular toy, it learns from the people around it and reme…
Which robot vacuum should you get? This list can help you figure it out.
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Robot vacuums are the hot item this season and though they could obviously make your life 100 times easier, there’s a hard part to the process: pic…
You can virtually inhabit Toyota’s new humanoid robot
Toyota has a new, third-generation humanoid robot bears the charming name “T-HR3” and is designed to be a helpful and safe assistant to humans. It also features a so-called “master maneuvering systems,” which is essentially a VR-powered remote operating platform that a human can use to have the T-HR3 mirror its movements. Yes, kind of like a jaeger from kaiju movie… Read More
17 STEM-focused gifts to inspire kids to learn coding and love robotics
This year’s STEM gift guide reflects the boom in ‘educational’ techie toys — featuring programmable and controllable robots of all stripes and shapes, as well as some fully fledged learn-to-code computers and a few lower tech alternatives for variety. Read More
Boston Dynamics robot can now nail a backflip and land steadily on its feet
The humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics that was once beat up by a jerk human and later stumbled on stage during an important presentation is now jumping and flipping like it’s nothing.
Atlas just nailed a backflip during an epic parkour routine. Is …
Boston Dynamics robot is ready to get backflipping revenge on tormentors
Atlas has been working on its moves.
The humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics that was once beat up by a jerk human and later stumbled on stage during an important presentation is now jumping and flipping like it’s nothing.
With its slick ne…
This cute, flying robot could be your new bestie
Meet Fleye, an autonomous flying drone that is designed with users in mind. Its unique design provides a safe and easy drone flying experience, but if you’re up for a challenge, you can program it to work on its own. Read more…More about Robots, Ma…
View More This cute, flying robot could be your new bestieWalmart’s robotics partner just raised $17.5 million to fund more store automation
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Get ready to see more robots cruising the aisles at stores.
Bossa Nova Robotics just raised $17.5 million to help it build out its line of inventory-scanning retail robots. The funding round comes fresh off of a deal the startup inked with Walmart last month that will put Bossa Nova’s automated store clerks in 50 of the big-box chain’s stores.
Investors behind the round include Intel Capital, WRV Capital, and Lucas Venture Group. The news brings Bossa Nova’s total funding to date to $41.7 million.
The company says the money will go towards building out its engineering team to scale its robotics operation and grow its data service. Read more…
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This octopus-inspired skin could one day camouflage objects
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Engineers at Cornell University created ‘CCOARSE’, a method to control the shape of an inflated object. They were inspired by the octopus, which can quickly change color and shape.
The process involves pouring silicone on a 3D mold and placing a rigid mesh onto it, which is then set using a simple algorithm. Read more…
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View More This octopus-inspired skin could one day camouflage objectsDid Black Friday come early? Because this Samsung POWERbot is $100 off right now
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Tired of doing your own cleaning? Same.
Good thing the Samsung POWERbot R9000 is $100 off right now.
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