Slicing up pizza robots
So, true story. Over the weekend I was talking to someone about restaurant robotics. It’s a concept people often have trouble visualizing — and understandably so. Among other things, there’s really no commonly accepted form factor in a cate.....»»
San Francisco decides killer police robots aren’t such a great idea
Explosive robots were approved for the SFPD arsenal, then the protests started. Enlarge / The social media flyer for the "no killer robots" rally. (credit: EFF) The robot police dystopia will have to wait. Last week the.....»»
San Francisco makes U-turn on "killer robots" plan
San Francisco reverses its decision to allow police to use robots equipped with lethal weapons......»»
With a small network of satellites around Mars, rovers could navigate autonomously
When it comes to "on the ground" exploration of Mars, rovers make pretty good advance scouts. From Pathfinder to Perseverance, we've watched as these semi-autonomous robots do what human explorers want to do in the future. Now, engineers are studying.....»»
San Francisco to allow police "killer robots"
The measure permits police to deploy robots equipped with explosives in extreme circumstances......»»
San Francisco allows police to use robots to remotely kill suspects
The SFPD is now authorized to use explosive robots when lives are at stake. Enlarge / A Talon robot, one of the models in the SFPD robot lineup. (credit: QinetiQ) The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has voted to all.....»»
Researchers demonstrate light-induced locomotion in a nonliquid environment and report a new type of liquid-like motion
Motion is everywhere in living systems and is necessary for mechanical functions in artificial systems, such as robots and machines. Functional mechanical structures that can change volume and shape in response to external stimuli (such as light, hea.....»»
"Good Night Oppy": Why this movie about a Martian robot will make you reach for your handkerchief
Get those Kleenex ready. You'll never again see robots as just lurching, whirring, beeping hunks of metal......»»
Getting Started With Combat Kitbots
So you want to fight robots? Try these battle-hardened kits for building antweight (1lb) combat bots. The post Getting Started With Combat Kitbots appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
A single fiber actuator inspired by human muscles
To effectively replicate the movements of humans and animals, robots should integrate muscle-like structures. These artificial muscles should attain an optimal performance across all relevant actuation parameters, including energy density, strain, st.....»»
Domino’s buys 800 Chevrolet Bolt EVs as pizza delivery vehicles
After experimenting with sidewalk robot deliveries, the pizza giant is getting EVs. Enlarge / Domino's new fleet of 2023 Chevrolet Bolts are unmistakeable. (credit: Domino's Pizza) While it may not be your favorite pizza.....»»
New Meta AI demo writes racist and inaccurate scientific literature, gets pulled
Galactica language model generated convincing text about fact and nonsense alike. Enlarge / An AI-generated illustration of robots making science. (credit: Ars Technica) On Tuesday, Meta AI unveiled a demo of Galactica,.....»»
Fruit flies use corrective movements to maintain stability after injury
Fruit flies can quickly compensate for catastrophic wing injuries, researchers found, maintaining the same stability after losing up to 40% of a wing. This finding could inform the design of versatile robots, which face the similar challenge of havin.....»»
Horizon: Call of the Mountain release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
For all the details on how Horizon: Call of the Mountain will work when you enter a world of robots in VR, here's everything we know about this PS VR 2 title......»»
Getting Involved: Robot Sports Aren’t Just Combat — There’s Something Fun for Everyone
From 1997 to 2004, I competed around the world in a number of different robot categories, primarily sumo robots. I also worked a lot of shows (judges are always in demand) while teaching robotics at San Francisco State University. One thing I notice.....»»
The Roboteers: The Real Magic of Fighting Robots? Discovering The Community Love
The thing about being a robot builder is, well … we’re odd. If you’re thinking about building a robot, well … you’re odd too. But that’s OK! The very best thing about robot events is that they’re entirely populated by weirdos. Every ra.....»»
Robots will roam a university to study “a socio-technical problem”
Robots will wander a Texas campus so researchers can study human-robot relations. Enlarge (credit: Boston Dynamics) Will robots take over the world? Will our new machine overlords be generous gods or cruel taskmasters? A.....»»
Know Your Combat Robots! A Field Guide to Competition Weight Classes and Weapons
The combat robotics community spreads across the entire world, with major competitions happening on almost every continent. Combat robots are divided into different weight classes based on the robot’s overall weight, and within those classes an am.....»»
The best sci-fi movies on Amazon Prime Video (November 2022)
Robots, aliens, and time-traveling odysseys are just a few of the adventures you’ll go on when indulging in Amazon Prime Video’s collection of sci-fi cinema......»»
Innovative Shins Turn Quadrupedal Robot Biped
The word quadruped means, technically, “four feet.” Roboticists tend to apply the term to anything that uses four limbs to walk, differentiating it from bipedal robots, which walk on two limbs instead. But there’s a huge, blurry crossover th.....»»
Google wants to let robots write their own code
New Google open source benchmark demonstrates robots can accomplish simple tasks without a programmer's input......»»