Robots at Walmart replaced by humans, report says
Forget the robot uprising; Walmart seems to be experiencing a human uprising after a report claimed the firm has replaced some of its robots with people.
How a hyperrealistic robo-dolphin is paving the way for animatronic aquariums
Ex-Hollywood practical effects artist Roger Holzberg is on a mission to revolutionize aquariums. How? By replacing the animals with hyperrealistic robots
Despite obvious dangers, autonomous killer robot tech is charging ahead
Thanks to the proliferation of lethal autonomous weapon tech, the world's military powers are now engaged in an arms race that's increasingly difficult to stop.
White Castle invests in burger-flipping robots to make fast food even faster
White Castle is upping its investment in Flippy robotic chefs for its kitchens, expanding from just one location to 10.
The plan to rid the world of potholes with a fleet of asphalt-spewing robots
Between this, robot delivery drivers and autonomous cars, the streets of the near-future are going to look very, very different.
The robot ‘artist’ that’s challenging humanity’s concept of creativity
Can a machine be creative? Many would argue no — it's the programmer who is being creative. But with Aida, making that distinction isn't so easy
Smoothie-making bot at Walmart signals the rise of the robot fast-food worker
You know that food preparation robots are going mainstream when they pop up in Walmart. Blendid's new smoothie-making robot kiosk in Fremont is only the latest.
Flippy the fast-food-prepping robot goes on sale for $30K
Robot fry chef Flippy is now available for purchase by eateries, opening up access to the next-gen food preparation tool to a wider audience than ever.
Want to drive a giant, four-legged racing mech? This is your chance
If you've always dreamed of piloting a mech that looks like it marched right out of the world of StarCraft or Warhammer 40,000, this is your chance.
Tiny robot can be made to ‘walk’ using pulsed laser beams
Cornell University has created a robot so tiny it's not visible with the naked eye -- and made it walk using pulsed laser technology.
Giving robots a layer of fat could help supercharge their battery life
Researchers have developed a new rechargeable zinc battery that could be worn around robots like a layer of fat to give them extra battery life.
This tiny robot could help surgeons perform ultra-delicate procedures
This tiny robot, which weighs less than a penny, can copy surgeon's hand movements on a smaller scale to carry out immensely delicate procedures.
Pandemic-fueled automation is gobbling up jobs, and we’ll never get them back
The automation of jobs was already happening before 2020, but now the COVID-19 pandemic has kicked the trend into high gear.
This tiny robot tank could one day help doctors explore your intestine
Developed by researchers at the University of Colorado, this tiny robot tank could carry out robo-colonoscopies to help doctors uncover problems in your guts.
Wild new food robot prints, grills, and serves plant-based burgers on demand
This food robot could 3D print a patty and grill it to your specifications inside of six minutes. Welcome to the future of food preparation.
These shrieking robotic scarecrows protect offshore wind farms from seagull poop
Seagulls pooping is a surprisingly big problem. A screaming robot scarecrow developed by a company called Scaretech could help.
Ford gives Boston Dynamics’ high-tech robot dog Spot a job
Ford will use two robot dogs to scan the layout of one of its plants in Michigan. Robot specialist Boston Dynamics began offering Spot to industry in June 2020.
These are the delivery robots that will soon invade your city’s sidewalks
Delivery robots are coming to a sidewalk near you — if they're not there already. Here are six of the companies building these next-generation delivery bots.
Robotic rubdown: New robo-masseuse could make its way into your home
Researchers from the U.K.’s University of Plymouth have built a robot masseuse for the home. The question: Would you allow a robot to give you a massage?
9 military robots that are totally terrifying … and oddly adorable
Robots are the future of most industries, and nowhere is that more apparent than the military. Here are some of the coolest military robots.
New artificial skin will allow robots to detect touch and textures
Researchers have developed artificial skin they claim is able to detect touches more than 10,000 times faster than human's sensory nervous system.
Japanese convenience stores will use VR-controlled robots to stack shelves
A chain of convenience stores in Japan is testing out VR-controlled robots controlled by employees to stack shelves. It's social distancing, Skynet-style.
Watch Spot and Pepper robots come together to cheer their baseball team
Japan's baseball season has resumed, but only the players are allowed in the stadiums. That's why they're using robots to provide the mid-game entertainment.
A flock of bionic birds and an autonomous robot arm are Festo’s latest creations
German automation company Festo is at it again. Its latest robots -- an autonomous bionic arm and a flying robot bird -- are here, and they're awesome.
Self-driving forklifts are here to revolutionize warehouses, for better or worse
Third Wave Automation raised $15 million to make self-driving forklifts a reality. Here's how it's going to change warehouses as we know it.
Three words: Robot. Talent. Agency.
The company promises to do for 'robot actors' what talent agents do for human performers: Pair them up with producers and take a cut of any proceeds generated.
Coronavirus-hunting robot will stick a horrifyingly long swab up your nose
A new robot carries out coronavirus-hunting swab tests without the doctor having to be in the same room. It looks supremely uncomfortable.
Rehab robot exoskeleton helps stroke patients with physical therapy
Upper body robot exosuit features two articulated arms which guide users through various preprogrammed exercises that can be customized for each patient.
RoboCut is a robot sculptor that would put Edward Scissorhands to shame
Researchers at ETH Zurich Computational Robotics Lab have created a cutting robot that can turn a block of styrofoam into just about any shape you can imagine.
Spot the robot dog is now available for general sale — but it ain’t cheap
Boston Dynamics has started selling its Spot robot. We take a look at how the design has developed over the years to become the amazing robot you see today.
This robotically built cabin offers a peek into the high-tech future of housing
Ashen Cabin is an experimental log cabin built with the aid of a giant 3D printer and construction robot. It may be the future of sustainable housing.
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot gives New Zealand sheepdogs a run for their money
A new video Tuesday shows Boston Dynamics' Spot robot carrying out a variety of agricultural assistive tasks, like inspecting crops and, yes, herding sheep.
How do we help astronauts deal with isolation? Floating robo-therapists
Astronaut can feel isolated in space. Could a smart beachball-looking robot give them someone to confide in?
This next-gen firefighting robot has a spotter drone and a foam blaster
Estonian company Milrem Robotics has developed a new firefighting tank robot. Equipped with an accompanying drone and other tech, it's ready to battle blazes.