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Desk Pets outs cool Trekbot RC robot

, Oct 8th 2010 Discuss [0]

Back at the end of August, we talked a bit about the cool bug styled Skitterbot from Desk Pets. The little bugs skittered around the house and could be had in several colors. The company that makes those Skitterbots has unveiled a new RC robot toy called the Trekbot that is similar to the Skitterbot in how it charges and operates. Read The Full Story

iPod, iPhone, and iPad turned into walking robots

, Sep 24th 2010 Discuss [0]

Today is officially the day of freakin' awesome DIY stuff. I really like this one considering it wraps three things I really like - gadgets, robots, and awesome - into one package. PachimonDotCom has taken the iPad, iPod nano, and the iPhone 4 and turned them into walking robots. Read The Full Story

Carnegie Mellon’s Modular Snake Robot Can Climb Trees, Pipes, and Your Body

, Sep 3rd 2010 Discuss [1]

When robots take over the world, it's always because a certain robot was created to help mankind, or at least a facet of mankind's life. That's what it seems like, anyway, in those Sci-Fi movies that seem more like future told than fictional creation. In the case of Carnegie Mellon's modular snake robots, which are being create to be helpful to the human race, we're wondering if creating a(n) (evil) snake robot that can climb up our torso and peer into our soul is a good idea. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Surface Used to Control Swarm of Robots [Video]

, Aug 26th 2010 Discuss [3]

Using a remote control, in the sense of some old-fashioned RC car, may be a great way to control the robots of today, but what about tomorrow? Sure, the military's got some pretty impressive computer equipment out there to make sure their UAVs aren't flown into a mountain or something, but what about the general public? When robots become like pets in just a few years (it's going to happen...), we're going to need a brand new way to control them that's far easier than today's methods. That's right where Microsoft's Surface and Robot Developer Studio come in. Read The Full Story

Robot Sentry Peppers Targets with Paintball Gun [Video]

, Aug 11th 2010 Discuss [0]

We've all heard (and seen) the Doomsday scenarios: we make advanced robots, they become self-aware, and then the end of all humanity happens. Science-fiction to most, but a real worry for others out there in the world. In the case of this little robot sentry, which doesn't actually walk around in the video, we can see where some paranoid folks would get the wrong idea, especially if it were to get some kind of glowing red eye, and start referring to itself in the first person. Read The Full Story

R2-D2 Toy Responds to 40 Voice Commands, Will Play Tag

, Aug 4th 2010 Discuss [0]

Every time you watch Star Wars, and R2-D2 rolls out into the scene, do you ever find yourself thinking, "Hey, I want one of those."? Well, if you have, there's a brand new way for you to get your hands on one. This new toy, powered by a bevy of batteries, is designed to bring R2-D2 to life, as much as that's possible, anyway. With the ability to walk around your home in that trademark waddle, and respond to your voice commands, it will definitely feel like you've got the real deal. Read The Full Story

WowWee Roboscooper Available for Pre-Order, Slips Into Our Hearts

, Aug 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

So far, small robots seem to be the best kind. They tend to be ridiculously cute, and if they're small enough, then we know that we don't have to worry about them taking over the world. Unless you include sheer numbers. In any event, here's the WowWee Roboscooper. He does pretty much what you might imagine from his title: he scoops up things. But, before you think he may take the place of your robotic vacuum, there's a catch. Read The Full Story

WowWee Roboscooper channels Wall-E

, Aug 1st 2010 Discuss [0]

Robotics company WowWee has outed its latest domestic 'bot offering, and they've looked to Wall-E for their inspiration.  The WowWee Roboscooper is a six-wheeled remote-controlled robot with a big set of grabbing hands that can pick up objects and deposit them in the cargo bay at the back. Read The Full Story

RAPUDA Robotic Arm Aides Those With Disabilities

, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

Even if those in the know are constantly watching the next batch of robot announcements to look for any signs of a robotic apocalypse, sometimes we get stories like this one. Where, for the briefest of moments, we realize why some folks out there still think robots may be a source of good in this world. Of course, we know the truth, even if we are pleasantly surprised to see the RAPUDA doing its thing, helping those who need it. Read The Full Story

HRP-2 Promet Takes Robot Baby Steps Over Uneven Terrain

, Jul 29th 2010 Discuss [0]

Considering the multitude of robots we feature here over the weeks, it's good to see one that's still at its most basic, starting at its roots. We've seen robots of all sorts: bipedal, four-legged, and even ones that have wheels instead of legs. There are plenty of humanoid ones out there, too. And while this one's got its own fair share of humanoid features, from the video embedded below, you can see that it's still well in its baby years. So there should be no fear of it taking over the world, quite yet. Read The Full Story

Ranger Walking Robot Walks 14.3 Miles to Beat Distance Record

, Jul 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

Apparently, all those other robot designs have been wrong. It actually takes four legs to actually make it any kind of distance, or to stay up-right. This creation is called Ranger, and it just managed to break world record. While the distance is impressive in of itself, it's more about the power source inside this four-legged design. After all, it's the real shining achievement. Other than this guy's balance, that is. Read The Full Story

Anybots QB telepresence robot on sale now for $15k

, Jul 28th 2010 Discuss [1]

It looks, we have to admit, a whole lot like a frisbee stuck on top of a Segway, but it's actually Anybots' latest telepresence robot, the Anybots QB, and it's on sale today.  The company is taking preorders for the first 100 'bots, each priced at $15,000, with first deliveries expected in fall 2010.  Your money gets you a self-balancing robot - signed and numbered by the Anybots team, no less - together with invites to a launch party and early access to other goodies as part of the company's "100 Club". If you're more interested in the tech, meanwhile, than the perks, then you'll probably want to know that the Anybots QB has a 5-megapixel camera paired with an LCD display, and can trundle at up to 3.5mph around your office allowing staff working remotely to virtually attend and interact with those on-site.  Connecting via WiFi b/g and a straightforward online UI, the Anybots QB has a battery good for up to eight hours use (which just so happens to be a working day). Read The Full Story
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