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- Soft-Bots May Be the Next Big Thing in RoboticsResearchers all over the world are working on new types of soft-bodied robots that emulate such creatures as the octopus, to carry out new more advanced activities.
- Having Fun Building, Designing, Playing with Robosapien and MindstormsDesigning and building robots like Mindstorms and playing with Robosapien.
- Sam's New FriendSam is ready for a new life. She wants to do something that she’s never done, including to drive a car that she hates. On the way to the Rocky Mountains, Sam faces a new adventure that opens her mind to enjoy a new era in the world.
- Hasbro I-Dog Robotic Music Loving CanineA review of the Hasbro i-Dog Robotic Music Loving Canine.
Humanoid Robotics, a Creative New TechnologyCreators like Dr. David Hanson and researchers at Georgia Tech are designing new humanoid robots.- Fortune Magazine: What If There's No Fix for High Unemployment?Technological advancements in computerization and robotics are increasingly replacing jobs in every sector of our economy. As a result, unemployment may remain high into the unforeseeable future and never rebound to acceptable levels.
- My Robotic CatA humorous story about a man and his phone.
- The Model 3300 Robotic Clone ReturnA description of the chaos caused by an overly zealous personal services robot in the ordinary household.
Why You Should Join a First Robotics TeamReasons why to join a first robotics team. Some things about a first robotics team.- 5 Facts About American RoboticsA few facts about the robotics business in America.
- Artificial Intelligence and RoboticsWhat is Artificial Intelligence? This is an age old question and the answer lies in the eyes of the beholder. ........
Balloons Filled with Coffee Become Robotic Hands of the FutureThe use of balloons and coffee grounds has created the best robotic hand scientists have ever known.
Top Ten Futuristic RobotsA new robotic lifeguard, named "Emily", is one of dozen new robots being built to take over many everyday tasks that humans do. Ten other examples are discussed in this article.- Pressure Sensitive E-Skin Revolutionizes RoboticsScientists working at UC Berkeley have announce the discovery and fabrication of a new type of pressure sensitive material, called e-skin, that can be used to simulate real human skin.
Da Vinci Surgery-Hysterectomy Via RoboticsHigh def visuals and robotics offer patient's easier recoveries after major surgery such as the da Vinci Hysterectomy surgery. Here is my experience.- Jaypawa Inc. Unveils Robotic Worker Design with the NightBuddy XThe Jaypawa Electric Corporation is responsible for the creation of the NightBuddy X. What we have here is an incredibly complex robot that could change the workforce for either the better or the worse.
- Robotic Skateboard Will Get You Around Without Making You SweatA first glance at the Robotic Skateboard makes you wonder how it can properly work. It is rather bulky and looks more like a large robotic remote control car than anything else.
- Aquabot Turbo T4RC Robotic Pool Cleaner ReviewThe Aquabot Turbo T4RC robotic pool cleaner can power wash, scrub, vacuum or micro filter clean your pool. The integrated timer allows you to operate the unit anywhere from one to seven hours before automatically shutting off.
- Japan Creating Robotic Teddy Bears to Become Companions for ElderlyThe teddy bear has a built in camera that is used for face tracking. This camera is important because it will track the face of the user and use that information to decide on what actions it should make.
- Honda Robotic Walker Will Solve Health Issues for Factory WorkersThe main purpose of the Honda Wearable Robotic Walker is to support the body-weight of the person wearing the device. This results in stress on the knees being greatly diminished.
- Robotic Lawn Mowers - Don't Be Afraid; They Were Made to HelpOn a bright sunny day you're outside doing your own thing in the front yard, when suddenly a robot equipped with shinning sharp blades whirling at 5,800 revolutions per minute comes to you.
Roxxxy, the Talking Sex Robot: A Robotic Girlfriend?Would you pay $7,000 to have a permanent "girlfriend"? Before you get the wrong idea, take a closer look at Roxxxy, the wave of the future ...
How Are Medical Robots Used?Welcome to the future, Robotic technology plays a role in everything from manufacturing our medications to open heart surgery. Robotic organs may be the next major contribution to modern medicine.- Discoveries in Robotics or Robotic Discoveries?My thoughts and hopes surrounding a recent, stunning milestone in scientific achievement that seemed to go comparatively unnoticed compared to the implications of what really happened.
- How Surgeries Are Performed by Da Vinci Robotic Surgical SystemsNew technology allows surgeons to complete major operations without the large incisions using robotics-assisted surgical methods.
- How Robotics Can Help People with Physical DisabilitiesLooking for how the future will be better for the disabled? This explains the many ways of connecting mechanical devises and shows examples where robots can provide help for the disabled.
Effect of Robotic Pets on the Elderly and Future of Real PetsRobotic pets stand to benefit the health of the retiring baby boomer generation to such an extent that we should start thinking about transforming the pet industry.- Hex Bugs: A ReviewThis article reviews the incredibly popular Hex Bugs. How many kinds are there and what do they do?
- Robotic Cleaners - 5 Reasons Why You Should Have One in Your HomeHousework will never be the same again! Never clean a floor again because now you can have your own little robot do it for you and you don't even have to be at home to supervise.
FIRST Robotics Competition Design Requirements Revealed HereThe FIRST Robotics Competition was the brainchild of the inventor of the Segway, Dean Kamen.- VEXplorer RC Robotic Construction System Going for $85A great holiday gift idea for nearly anyone on your list, made by Revell, the folks who bring robotics products to school curriculums everywhere.
FIRST of the FIRSTA five-men team (Four Males and One Female) high school seniors from the Atlanta Area School For the Deaf for the first time will compete at a Robotics Lego League- The Mio Pup Robotic Puppy: Safe for Your Childen and a Great Teaching ToolHowever, they are great toys for younger children to have and use until they are ready for an actual pet. One product on the market that caught my eye is the Mio Pup. The following is my review of this robotic puppy and all of the neat things that it does do.
- Robotic Pool VacuumsInformation you need to know before even stepping into a pool store.
- Will that Aquabot Robotic Swimming Pool Cleaner Work for You?You've heard about the Aquabot, seen the little glass display case in your local swimming pool supply store, and are thinking about taking the plunge. But is it the best choice for you?
- Review of HEXBUG Micro Robotic Creatures: AlphaI think the HEXBUG Micro Robotic Creatures: Alpha is a cool gadget for kids and adults alike. Although you won't find yourself playing with the thing for hours on end, it does offer some entertainment value, and is cool to watch.
- 2010: Improve Your Life with the Realization of Consumer Mini RoboticsImagine waking up to a robot voice calling your name. Now imagine controlling how the robot voice is saying your name. Now imagine eating a perfectly prepared breakfast by a robotic chef. Welcome to 2010.
Medical Robot, MDMedical robots are the growing wave of surgical medicine. With more and more robots assisting doctors in surgical procedures the outcomes have been precision, less time spent in the OR and faster patient recovery.- Ode to a Robotic BearA discarded, dismembered children's toy, found lying in the parking lot of a church, raises many questions.
- Cars that Drive ThemselvesSlowly but surely, the technology that will allow cars to drive themselves while you sit back and relax is becoming science fact instead of science fiction.
