Robotics

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Robots are machines built to perform complex tasks that may be too difficult, unsafe or just too tedious for humans. 

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Screenshot from a video showing a robotic torso springing to life. The torso and the background are white.

8 of the weirdest robots in the world right now

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

From humanoid AI-powered machines to tiny spider-like bots, 2024's robots are weird.

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Abstract technology image of AI robot installing binary data from node stream of dynamic array.

What is embodied AI?

By Peter Ray Allison published

Embodied AI enables robots and autonomous drones to interact with the real world, but how does it work?

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The 7 most disturbing humanoid robots that emerged in 2024

By Tim Danton published

From a disembodied torso to a "friendly" robot with unnervingly human facial expressions, here are seven of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world.

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A humanoid robot is on display during 2024 World Robot Conference at Beijing Etrong International Exhibition & Convention Center.

Robotics breakthroughs in 2024: Test your knowledge of the most exciting advancements in the field

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published

We've seen countless new innovations in the space of robotics, from humanoid robots to AI-powered machines — but how much do you know about them?

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Asian boy is learning to control the robotic arm.

Future robots could one day tell how you're feeling by measuring your sweat, scientists say

By Owen Hughes published

Scientists say a phenomenon called "skin conductance," which changes when you sweat, is a surprisingly accurate method for detecting emotions — with future robots that detect this able to tell your emotions.

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Side-profile of the robot bird.

Watch adorable birdlike robot waddle, fall down and leap into flight — it could change how drones take off forever

By Rory Bathgate published

With legs and wings, the RAVEN can take off with no runway, and even hop along the ground.

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an astronaut in a black long sleeve shirt floats in a cluttered space station behind a cubical robot with two blue tentacles like bunny ears.

NASA commander Suni Williams meets tentacled Astrobee robot on ISS

By Samantha Mathewson published

The robot's flexible arms are a technology demonstration that could one day aid in satellite maintenance and space debris management.

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the silhouette of a drone against a sunset

'Drones' swarm New Jersey and New York. How close are we to learning what these UAPs actually are?

By Lee Billings published

Reports of unidentified flying objects in the northeast U.S. are on the rise, but so far officials have few answers for alarmed residents.

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Four-legged robot in hilly terrain.

Watch Chinese security robot with wheels for feet scramble down hills and perform acrobatics

By Rory Bathgate published

Footage shows the DEEP Robotics 'Lynx' model traversing on two wheels and four across tough terrain.

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Screenshot from a video showing a robotic torso springing to life. The torso and the background are white.

Watch this terrifying robotic torso spring into life

By Sascha Pare published

Startup Clone Robotics has created an ultra-creepy humanoid torso with artificial muscles that are activated through a battery-powered hydraulic system and covered in ghostly-white "skin."

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