'Flippy' The Fast Food Robot (Sort Of) Mans The Grill At Caliburger
The international burger chain says Flippy, which is so-far operating at a single franchise restaurant in Pasadena, Calif., can grill 150 burgers per hour.
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Sometimes We Feel More Comfortable Talking To A Robot
Artist Alexander Reben wants to know whether a robot could fulfill our deep need for companionship. He created a robot named BlabDroid that asks people to share their raw emotions and deep secrets.
At The Winter Olympics, Robots Are Here To Help. But Don't Assume They Work All Hours
Directions, weather reports and water bottles are a few things robots are delivering at the Olympics. They're also helping South Korea present itself as a tech-savvy nation with an eye on the future.
Tax Bill Favors Adding Robots Over Workers, Critics Say
They say the Republican tax proposals encourage companies to buy robots instead of hiring people and creating jobs. Some employers and economist say the bill should promote training instead.
Robot Muscles Inspired By Origami Lift 1000 Times Their Weight
The delicate art of paper folding is playing a crucial role in designing robotic artificial muscles that are startlingly strong. The design uses a soft material and could be safer around humans.
No Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Here: Behold A U.S. Vs. Japan Giant Robot Duel
Engineers Gui Cavalcanti and Matt Oehrlein have brought science fiction to life. Their giant robot Eagle Prime fights a giant Japanese robot in an epic battle airing on Twitch on Tuesday.
How To Make AI The Best Thing To Happen To Us
We can thrive with AI if we win the race between the growing power of our technology and the wisdom with which we manage it, but we must ditch the idea of learning from our mistakes, says Max Tegmark.
New Research Helps Robots See in 3-D
Researchers at Duke University have come up with an algorithm that helps robots see the world a little more
When Robot Face-Plants In Fountain, Onlookers Show Humanity — By Gloating
The Knightscope K5 is a state-of-the-art machine, a patrol bot built to rove complexes in search of "unusual activity." But on Monday, it appeared to have a little trouble with stairs.
Hungry? Call Your Neighborhood Delivery Robot
Self-driving delivery robots have popped up on the sidewalks of Washington, D.C. — and other locations have expressed interest. The bots learn about traffic patterns with every trip they take.