Mother undergoes innovative mastectomy with a $2 million robot called Carol
A mother of two in California is enjoying life once more after a groundbreaking surgery that utilized a robot to assist in the removal of her breast cancer. Vicky Pang, 46, discovered she had triple-negative breast cancer—an aggressive type—when she found a lump during a self-examination. Sadly, it had already spread to her lymph nodes. […]
Robot officer in Dublin, Ohio, returned after making no arrests in parking garage
Ohio Robot Cops End Parking Lot Patrols In Dublin, Ohio, a robot police officer, DubBot, was tested in a public parking area. However, after less than a year on the job, it was returned to the manufacturer due to lack of effectiveness. DubBot, created by Nightscope, was meant to deter crime, assist in emergencies, and […]
ABB Robotics and PSYONIC utilize data from bionic hands to improve robot gripping techniques.
New Collaboration in Robotics Robots have indeed come a long way in terms of speed and repetition, but when it comes to handling delicate or oddly shaped items, they can struggle significantly. This challenge has prompted an interesting partnership between ABB Robotics and PSYONIC, a bionics company from California. They aim to explore how real-world […]
Genesis AI introduces Eno, a robot on wheels that overlooks the human-like appearance.
Genesis AI’s Eno: A New Approach to Robotics Robot races are quite the spectacle these days, aren’t they? You’ve got the typical humanoid designs with legs and faces attempting to mimic us, but Genesis AI is trying something a bit different with their first general-purpose robot, Eno. Instead of going down the humanoid route, they […]
Booster Robotics T1 robot hits soccer balls with enough force to leave dents in walls
Robot soccer players have, well, given goalkeepers a fresh cause for concern. A recent video from Booster Robotics, titled “Try Stopping This Robot,” showcases the T1 humanoid robot unleashing powerful kicks toward a goal, and, honestly, it’s impressive. Many of the kicks strike the curtain behind the net, but a few deliver such force that […]
Colin Angle, the creator of Roomba, introduces a home robot that is sensitive and pet-like.
A robot that follows you around your home might seem a bit odd initially. Colin Angle, co-founder of iRobot and one of the minds behind Roomba, is convinced that the next generation of home robots could feel more like companions than just machines. His new venture, Familiar Machines & Magic, introduced its first concept robot […]
Robot performs kung-fu kicks at young child, upsetting mother
Robot Malfunctions at Children’s Event A tourist destination meant to entertain children recently encountered a troubling incident involving one of its young visitors. China’s prominent robot has faced frequent malfunctions, which makes its earlier showcase hard to take seriously, and now it’s raising concerns about children’s safety. This humanoid robot was humorously dubbed a “clown-like […]
The battle between AI and humans has started, as a robot kicks a child during a martial arts display in China.
Reflections on AI and Our Future In my time as a writer, I often find myself bemoaning the state of college football or analyzing moments from “The Sopranos”—you know, those obscure details that no one else has mentioned in decades. But every now and then, I stray into uncharted territory. Recently, I’ve been diving into […]
Robot soccer player breaks through wall
Soccer-Bot Creates a Scene World Cup players should savor their moment in the limelight, as robotic competitors are on the horizon. In a fascinating video, a high-tech soccer robot sends a ball flying with immense force, leaving a noticeable dent in a wall. This impressive clip features the Fun Size Booster T1, the flagship creation […]
Hello Robot Stretch: a four-wheeled robot could outpace humanoid robots in entering households
A New Era of Home Robots: Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 A novel robot, the Stretch 4 from Hello Robot, is making waves in the world of home automation. Unlike its humanoid counterparts, which often struggle with walking and balancing, this robot opts for a simpler wheeled design. Its utility in a domestic setting could be […]