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The five types of robots you meet at CESThe five types of robots you meet at CES
The cute, programmable Misty II robot is $800 cheaper than we thoughtThe cute, programmable Misty II robot is $800 cheaper than we thought
PepsiCo is rolling out a fleet of robots to bring snacks to college studentsPepsiCo is rolling out a fleet of robots to bring snacks to college students
Japan’s latest home robot isn’t useful — it’s designed to be lovedJapan’s latest home robot isn’t useful — it’s designed to be loved
Delivery robot spontaneously bursts into flames in CaliforniaDelivery robot spontaneously bursts into flames in California
Postmates has created a robot to speed up and automate its deliveriesPostmates has created a robot to speed up and automate its deliveries
This chest-mounted robot feeding arm could stuff your face when you’re too full to moveThis chest-mounted robot feeding arm could stuff your face when you’re too full to move
Google shuts down bipedal robot team SchaftGoogle shuts down bipedal robot team Schaft
Teaching robots body language offers common ground for humans and machinesTeaching robots body language offers common ground for humans and machines
Anki Vector review: modern-day Tamagotchi

The sequel to Anki’s lovable, Pixar-like toy robot is much more powerful. But it’s still very much a toy

Nick Statt
Micro-drones with winches can open doors and lift 40 times their own weightMicro-drones with winches can open doors and lift 40 times their own weight
Boston Dynamics’ four-legged robot can now do the Running ManBoston Dynamics’ four-legged robot can now do the Running Man
A new snakebot proves that climbing ladders won’t save you from killer robotsA new snakebot proves that climbing ladders won’t save you from killer robots
Anki’s latest robot Vector is available todayAnki’s latest robot Vector is available today
The UK invited a robot to ‘give evidence’ in Parliament for attentionThe UK invited a robot to ‘give evidence’ in Parliament for attention
Boston Dynamics will definitely win the first Robot Ninja WarriorBoston Dynamics will definitely win the first Robot Ninja Warrior
Anki will integrate Alexa into its robot companion VectorAnki will integrate Alexa into its robot companion Vector
The robotic farm of the future isn’t what you’d expectThe robotic farm of the future isn’t what you’d expect
A one-word Turing Test suggests ‘poop’ is what sets us apart from the machinesA one-word Turing Test suggests ‘poop’ is what sets us apart from the machines
Pioneering creator of collaborative ‘cobots’ Rethink Robotics shuts downPioneering creator of collaborative ‘cobots’ Rethink Robotics shuts down
This Japanese robot contractor can install drywallThis Japanese robot contractor can install drywall
A robot that can peel lettuce takes us closer to automating delicate farm workA robot that can peel lettuce takes us closer to automating delicate farm work
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has built a robot porter for hotels called Space EggChinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has built a robot porter for hotels called Space Egg
This ‘robotic skin’ can bring your stuffed toys to lifeThis ‘robotic skin’ can bring your stuffed toys to life
The DelFly Nimble robot can fly like a real insectThe DelFly Nimble robot can fly like a real insect
Sphero’s new robot has a programmable LED display and infrared sensorsSphero’s new robot has a programmable LED display and infrared sensors
iRobot’s latest Roomba remembers your home’s layout and empties itselfiRobot’s latest Roomba remembers your home’s layout and empties itself
This robot backpack is actually a helping pair of hands controlled by a humanThis robot backpack is actually a helping pair of hands controlled by a human
The company behind the adorably doomed robot Kuri is shutting downThe company behind the adorably doomed robot Kuri is shutting down
A helicopter for a head helps this bipedal robot walk with confidenceA helicopter for a head helps this bipedal robot walk with confidence
Children are susceptible to peer pressure from robotsChildren are susceptible to peer pressure from robots
The new Anki Vector robot is smart enough to just hang out
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It can detect your face, answer questions, and play games, too

Dieter Bohn
New study finds it’s harder to turn off a robot when it’s begging for its lifeNew study finds it’s harder to turn off a robot when it’s begging for its life
OpenAI sets new benchmark for robot dexterityOpenAI sets new benchmark for robot dexterity
The future of search-and-rescue robots might be centaur, not humanThe future of search-and-rescue robots might be centaur, not human
This brain-controlled prosthetic will lend you a hand — and a whole armThis brain-controlled prosthetic will lend you a hand — and a whole arm
The adorable Kuri robot has been canceledThe adorable Kuri robot has been canceled
This 3D-printed origami trap captures delicate sea life without hurting themThis 3D-printed origami trap captures delicate sea life without hurting them
This sun-chasing robot looks after the plant on its headThis sun-chasing robot looks after the plant on its head
Why you should let a robot cook your next meal
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The future of dining could be healthier, cheaper food made by robots

Nick Statt

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