Robotics
The latest news and reporting on robotics, from cutting-edge research to robovacs.
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MIT solved a century-old differential equation to break 'liquid' AI's computational bottleneck
On Tuesday, MIT researchers announced that they have devised a solution to a vexing computational bottleneck, not by widening the data pipeline, but by solving a differential equation that has stumped mathematicians since 1907.
Andrew Tarantola11.16.2022
Tiny robotic fingers let humans interact with insects
Researchers have built robotic 'microfingers' that would let you safely touch insects.
Jon Fingas11.11.2022
VR-controlled robots are being designed to treat injured soldiers
UK researchers envision a future where medical technicans send telepresence robots into harm's way.
Will Shanklin11.11.2022
A swarm of 500 drones will plague New York City with advertising tomorrow
A swarm of 500 drones will invade New York City's skyline to sell you on 'Candy Crush.'
Jon Fingas11.03.2022
DJI's Mavic 3 Classic drone drops a lens in return for a lower price
DJI has unveiled a Mavic 3 Classic drone that loses a key lens in exchange for a lower price tag.
Jon Fingas11.02.2022
Lego is discontinuing its Mindstorms robotics kits by the end of the year
Now, Lego has announced it will be discontinuing Mindstorms at the end of the year and providing support for the mobile app for at least another two years beyond that.
Steve Dent10.28.2022
Boston Dynamics and other industry heavyweights pledge not to build war robots
Boston Dynamics, along with five other industry leaders announced on Thursday that they will not pursue, or allow, the weaponization of their robots, according to a non-binding, open letter they all signed.
Andrew Tarantola10.07.2022
This biomechanical art installation gets stabby to the beat of a rhododendron’s electrical noise
Kinetic installation artist David Bowen has given a rhododendron agency in the awesomest way possible: with a really big knife and the power to wield it.
Andrew Tarantola10.05.2022
White House unveils its 'blueprint' for an AI Bill of Rights
On Tuesday, the White House OSTP released its long-awaited Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights to help guide AI development while safeguarding the rights of the American public.
Andrew Tarantola10.05.2022
Tesla debuts an actual, mechanical prototype of its Optimus robot
Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised last year to have a working prototype of the Optimus robot ready to show off at AI Day 2022. On Friday, he debuted one.
Andrew Tarantola10.01.2022
Watch Tesla's AI Day 2022 event at 9:15PM ET
Tesla is streaming its AI Day event live at 9:15PM ET — here's how to tune in.
Jon Fingas10.01.2022
Robotic sleeves can provide arm control to kids with cerebral palsy
Scientists are building robotic sleeves that could offer arm control to children with cerebral palsy, not to mention others with mobility issues.
Jon Fingas09.24.2022
Researchers turned dead spiders into literal claw machines
No, it wasn’t necromancy.
Igor Bonifacic07.27.2022
Brain-machine interface helped a man with paralysis feed himself using robotic arms
Scientists have developed robotic arms that let people with paralysis feed themselves.
Jon Fingas06.28.2022
Dyson's been secretly working on robots that do household chores
Dyson has revealed that it has an entire division that's secretly been developing robot prototypes that do household chores.
Steve Dent05.25.2022
Many Americans distrust emerging technology, new study finds
Change is hard and new things are scary, according to the survey's respondents.
Andrew Tarantola04.01.2022
NVIDIA's more powerful 'AI brain' for robots is available now for $1,999
NVIDIA is now selling its upgraded AI brain for robots, the Jetson AGX Orin, as a $1,999 developer kit.
Jon Fingas03.23.2022
AI discovery could advance the treatment of spinal cord injuries
Scientists have used a combination of AI and robotics to develop an enzyme that could treat spinal cord injuries and help people walk again.
Jon Fingas03.07.2022
German Bionic's connected exoskeleton helps workers lift smarter
The new Cray X exoskeleton from German Bionic not only lifts 30kg with ease, it also actively monitors the wearer's movements, preventing them from straining something painful.
Andrew Tarantola01.21.2022
Hyundai's MobED robot can elevate its wheels to navigate uneven surfaces
This week, Hyundai unveiled the Mobile Eccentric Droid or MobED, a new mobility platform for taking on even the trickiest surfaces and uneven ground.
Igor Bonifacic12.17.2021