Scientists Want to Put High-Tech Reins on Robots, No Joke

Scientists Want to Put High-Tech Reins on Robots, No Joke

The end goal is to have the robots act like guide dogs for firefighters exploring smoke-filled buildings

  • Sci Pry
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 12th, 2015
“Terminator” Liquid Metal Robot Kind of, Sort of Created in the Lab

“Terminator” Liquid Metal Robot Kind of, Sort of Created in the Lab

Scientists in China create liquid metal droplet able to move on its own and squeeze through labyrinths

Robotic Bear Caretaker Can Lift People from Beds

Robotic Bear Caretaker Can Lift People from Beds

Made for aged people who have trouble moving around

The Grasp Robot Will Sit on Your Shoulder and Guide You Through Tasks

The Grasp Robot Will Sit on Your Shoulder and Guide You Through Tasks

Or at least will let someone else provide remote assistance

The World's First Drone Circus Will Blow Your Mind: AIR 2015

The World's First Drone Circus Will Blow Your Mind: AIR 2015

Unless you feel they completely defeat the purpose

Bring Your Fish Tank to the 21st Century with Robotic Jellyfish

Bring Your Fish Tank to the 21st Century with Robotic Jellyfish

They will glow in the dark and swim all day long

This Robot Can Duplicate Your Handwriting - Video

This Robot Can Duplicate Your Handwriting - Video

Handwritten letters may actually make a comeback

SkyProwler, the Transforming Vertical Take-Off and Landing Drone

SkyProwler, the Transforming Vertical Take-Off and Landing Drone

This is a miniature VTOL with similarities to SkyCruiser

New Website Will Turn Your Home into No-Fly Zone

New Website Will Turn Your Home into No-Fly Zone

Enter the home address and you're all set for the future

Spot, the Quadruped Robot That Can Take a Kick

Spot, the Quadruped Robot That Can Take a Kick

Might be the thing for you if you don't mind headless dogs

PrintME 3D Printed Robots Can Be Yours for $136.88

PrintME 3D Printed Robots Can Be Yours for $136.88

They are a new type of educational tools that double as toys

MIT Creates an Autonomous Zipper Control Robot - Video

MIT Creates an Autonomous Zipper Control Robot - Video

It will zip up your jacket even as you rush out the door

How to Put Down Ship Fires: Give a Robot a Micro-Flyer Drone - Video

How to Put Down Ship Fires: Give a Robot a Micro-Flyer Drone - Video

CMU researchers create a little helper for SAFFiR

Inflatable Balloon Allows Robot to Swim like an Octopus - Video

Inflatable Balloon Allows Robot to Swim like an Octopus - Video

It is not a toy, even though it definitely looks like one

Very Large 3D Printer Created Specifically for Schools

Very Large 3D Printer Created Specifically for Schools

STEM Education should benefit from its creation

Balance Is the Greatest Skill of Eddie the Robot – Video

Balance Is the Greatest Skill of Eddie the Robot – Video

This is a 3D printed contraption you can make yourself

Behold the Quadcopter, Michigan's Latest Crash Scene Investigator – Video

Behold the Quadcopter, Michigan's Latest Crash Scene Investigator – Video

Policemen will use them to get a handle on upturned cars

 
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