If robots are ever going to work alongside humans in the real world, they're going to need a softer touch. Harvard researchers have developed a new method for producing small-scale squishy robots, and demonstrated it by creating a flexible robotic peacock spider, driven by a microfluidics system.
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At IFA next week, LG is set to unveil what it calls a “wearable robot,” which is effectively an exoskeleton that workers step into to help take the load off their legs.
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We've had autonomous cars, autonomous trucks, and autonomous buses, and now Osaka-based diesel engine manufacturer Yanmar is introducing a new line of robotic tractors that operate in autonomous and semi-autonomous modes.
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Nearly 1,800 participants from 420 associated fairs in 81 countries, regions and territories took part in this year's International Science and Engineering Fair. But there can be only one winner, and that honor went to 19 year-old Oliver Nicholls for his prototype automated robotic window cleaner.
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A few years back we tried out a "drummer in a stomp" system called the BeatBuddy, which offers real-sounding, foot-controllable accompaniment for solo performers and bedroom jammers alike. A robotic Cajon player called the Cabot follows along the same lines, but is aimed at acoustic players.
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For a vacuum, sucking at a job is a good thing. The Deebot N79S is aimed towards low-pile carpeting and solid surface flooring, and does a reasonably good job of everyday maintenance on those floors. Its connectivity with Amazon’s Alexa, though, leaves a little to be desired.
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Musician Jason Barnes had part of his arm amputated in 2012, but with the help of a team led by prosthetics researcher GIl Weinberg he has found new ways to keep honing his craft, the latest example being a prosthetic arm that enables fine control over the keys of a piano.
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Youbionic started taking pre-orders for its 3D-printed robotic hand early last year. The company recently launched a new version, but hasn't stopped there. Looking to a near future where robotic enhancements make for improved humans, a two-handed prosthetic has been developed and gone up for sale.
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During the recent Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia it was revealed that Sophia, a robot constructed by Hong Kong company Hanson Robotics, has been granted citizenship marking the first time in the world a government has granted citizenship rights to a robot.
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Gardening can be a lot of work. For some people, that's the whole point in doing it. If you're not one of those people, however, then you might like GardenSpace. It's a robotic device that automatically monitors, waters and protects your plants.
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