News articles tagged with 'robot'
Is my robot happy to see me?
— 20 Oct 2009 13:46 | TechnologyPeople are social creatures. Robots... not so much. When we think of robots, we think of cold, metallic computers without emotion. If science fiction has taught us anything, though,... — full story
Caltech scientists create robot surrogate for blind persons in testing visual prostheses
— 20 Oct 2009 11:41 | HealthScientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have created a remote-controlled robot that is able to simulate the 'visual' experience of a blind person who has been... — full story
Household robots do not protect users' security and privacy
— 9 Oct 2009 10:30 | TechnologyPeople are increasingly using household robots for chores, communication, entertainment and companionship. But safety and privacy risks of information-gathering objects that move around... — full story
Robot's gentle touch aids delicate cancer surgery
— 22 Aug 2009 15:12 | HealthNew, delicate surgery techniques to hunt for tumours could benefit from a lighter touch - but from a robot, rather than from a human hand. Canadian researchers have created a touchy-feely... — full story
Micro flying robots can fly more effectively than flies
— 31 Jul 2009 07:00 | TechnologyEngineers have long been stymied in their attempts to fabricate micro aerial robots that can match the amazing flight capabilities of nature's most advanced flying insects - flies.... — full story
Want responsible robotics? Start with responsible humans
— 30 Jul 2009 09:50 | TechnologyWhen the legendary science fiction writer Isaac Asimov penned the 'Three Laws of Responsible Robotics,' he forever changed the way humans think about artificial intelligence, and inspired... — full story
Robot learns to smile and frown
— 9 Jul 2009 12:59 | TechnologyA hyper-realistic Einstein robot at the University of California, San Diego has learned to smile and make facial expressions through a process of self-guided learning. The UC San Diego... — full story
From human bite to robot jaws
— 30 Jun 2009 14:44 | TechnologyThe UK spends around GBP2.5 billion each year on dental materials to replace or strengthen teeth. The Chewing Robot is a new biologically inspired way to test dental materials and it... — full story
Autonomous robot detects shrapnel
— 19 Jun 2009 07:41 | TechnologyBioengineers at Duke University have developed a laboratory robot that can successfully locate tiny pieces of metal within flesh and guide a needle to its exact location - all without... — full story
MIT robotic therapy holds promise for cerebral palsy
— 21 May 2009 13:12 | HealthOver the past few years, MIT engineers have successfully tested robotic devices to help stroke patients learn to control their arms and legs. Now, they're building on that work to help... — full story