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Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot challenges BTS to a boy band dance-off in latest videoBoston Dynamics’ Spot robot challenges BTS to a boy band dance-off in latest video
SoftBank has reportedly halted production of its Pepper robotSoftBank has reportedly halted production of its Pepper robot
This $2,700 robot dog will carry a single bottle of water for youThis $2,700 robot dog will carry a single bottle of water for you
Have autonomous robots started killing in war? The reality is messier than it appearsHave autonomous robots started killing in war? The reality is messier than it appears
Sphero’s cute car-shaped robot is driven to teach kids about programmingSphero’s cute car-shaped robot is driven to teach kids about programming
The NYPD is sending its controversial robot dog back to the poundThe NYPD is sending its controversial robot dog back to the pound
Disney’s amazing bipedal robot Groot looks like Asimo discovered cosplayDisney’s amazing bipedal robot Groot looks like Asimo discovered cosplay
Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot has been taught to pee beer on commandBoston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot has been taught to pee beer on command
The French army is testing Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot in combat scenariosThe French army is testing Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot in combat scenarios
Boston Dynamics unveils Stretch: a new robot designed to move boxes in warehousesBoston Dynamics unveils Stretch: a new robot designed to move boxes in warehouses
The robots are coming for your office

A conversation with NYT’s Kevin Roose on how robotic automation will impact our future

Nilay Patel
Hyundai is getting serious about building a ‘walking car’ with four legsHyundai is getting serious about building a ‘walking car’ with four legs
Boston Dynamics’ Spot adds self-charging to live at remote sites forever

There are also new browser-based controls and a robotic arm attachment

Jon Porter
Walmart is expanding its robot-powered fulfillment centers to ‘dozens of locations’Walmart is expanding its robot-powered fulfillment centers to ‘dozens of locations’
Samsung is making a robot that can pour wine and bring you a drinkSamsung is making a robot that can pour wine and bring you a drink
Boston Dynamics robots take over the dance floor in latest videoBoston Dynamics robots take over the dance floor in latest video
Hyundai takes control of Boston Dynamics in $1.1B dealHyundai takes control of Boston Dynamics in $1.1B deal
Ian Carlos Campbell and Jon Porter
As the pandemic continues, cleaning robots are showing up for duty at the officeAs the pandemic continues, cleaning robots are showing up for duty at the office
Robot wolves prevent Japanese bear attacks, are also very creepyRobot wolves prevent Japanese bear attacks, are also very creepy
Walmart is giving up on shelf-scanning robots in favor of humansWalmart is giving up on shelf-scanning robots in favor of humans
This robot fry chef on rails can be yours for $30,000This robot fry chef on rails can be yours for $30,000
Toyota’s robot butler prototype hangs from the ceiling like a batToyota’s robot butler prototype hangs from the ceiling like a bat
iRobot is giving its vacuum cleaners a new AI-powered brainiRobot is giving its vacuum cleaners a new AI-powered brain
Please remain calm while the robot swabs your nosePlease remain calm while the robot swabs your nose
Amazon expands its robot delivery trials to more statesAmazon expands its robot delivery trials to more states
An ex-Googler’s new robot reimagines the future of home automationAn ex-Googler’s new robot reimagines the future of home automation
After the pandemic, doctors want their new robot helpers to stay

A robotic helping hand in a crisis

James Vincent
Robotic lab assistant is 1,000 times faster at conducting researchRobotic lab assistant is 1,000 times faster at conducting research
Boston Dynamics will now sell any business its own Spot robot for $74,500Boston Dynamics will now sell any business its own Spot robot for $74,500
Working from home, with robots

How Boston Dynamics’ engineers are upgrading the company’s four-legged Spot from their basements and backyards

James Vincent
This wearable robotic arm can hold tools, pick fruit, and punch through wallsThis wearable robotic arm can hold tools, pick fruit, and punch through walls
A restaurant in the Netherlands is using creepy robot waiters for social distancingA restaurant in the Netherlands is using creepy robot waiters for social distancing
A robot sheepdog? ‘No one wants this,’ says one shepherdA robot sheepdog? ‘No one wants this,’ says one shepherd
Sphero, makers of Disney’s BB-8 toy, spins off new robotics startup for police and military clientsSphero, makers of Disney’s BB-8 toy, spins off new robotics startup for police and military clients
Moxie is a $1,500 robot for kidsMoxie is a $1,500 robot for kids
Taylor Lyles
Never miss a shot again with this robotic basketball hoopNever miss a shot again with this robotic basketball hoop
Spot the robot is reminding parkgoers in Singapore to keep their distance from one anotherSpot the robot is reminding parkgoers in Singapore to keep their distance from one another
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot is helping hospitals remotely treat coronavirus patientsBoston Dynamics’ Spot robot is helping hospitals remotely treat coronavirus patients
Boston Dynamics’ Spot isn’t quite the terrifying robot hunter you think it isBoston Dynamics’ Spot isn’t quite the terrifying robot hunter you think it is
Spot is surprisingly good at pulling Adam Savage in a rickshawSpot is surprisingly good at pulling Adam Savage in a rickshaw

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