Robotics
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Why won't we let robots into our homes – and our hearts?
By Cat Ellis published
In depth Anki, creator of cute robot companions, has gone bust. Why didn't the world embrace its charming creations?
Need a lift? Boston Dynamics' SpotMini robots gang up to tow a truck
By Cat Ellis published
As the bots start trotting off the production line, the World's Strongest Man might soon find himself out of a job.
Why do we mourn our space robots?
By Becca Caddy published
Space Week Getting to the core of why interplanetary rovers are able to tug on our heartstrings.
This robot brain can teach other machines to pick up unknown objects
By Olivia Tambini, Cat Ellis published
The new system could mean factory robots will no longer need to be pre-programmed to recognize different objects.
Researchers develop an origami-inspired robot hand with a gentle touch
By Cat Ellis published
The gripper is soft but strong, and can pick up anything from a hammer to a single broccoli floret.
Researchers develop robot leg that learns to walk by itself
By Cat Ellis published
The leg uses animal-like tendons, and has even learned to recover after being tripped to avoid falling.
MIT develops ant-like robot that navigates using the skies instead of GPS
By Cat Ellis published
AntBot uses a 'celestial compass' made from two tiny light sensors to find its way.
This little robot can melt and re-form its own legs to change its stride
By Cat Ellis published
The jack-of-all-trades bot can adapt its skeleton on the fly to suit different environments.
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