Category Archives: Robot Gadgets

Short Order Cooks Need a New Job: Motoman is Here

The newest in Japanese human-robots is the extraordinary Motoman, a creepy, four and a half foot tall man-machine who wants to cook for you. Highly advanced in both design and artificial intelligence, Motoman is a fantastic accomplishment within the field.

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Michigan State Students Construct Winiboni, a Window Washing Robot

In one of the more interesting tech stories of the week, a group of Michigan State University students have constructed a window washing robot. The device, named Winiboni was programmed by a team of innovative engineering students and is meant …

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Wakamaru Domestic Robot Makes Debut in Japanese Play

The future of household robots has made an unlikely debut in a production by Japanese playwright, Oriza Hirata. Two Wakamaru (pictured above) are making appearances in Hataraku Watashi or I, Worker where they form a central part of the cast …

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Sociable Robot Design Handles Social Networking; Covers Your Desk in Goop

In perhaps the most bizarre design concept we’ve ever seen, Nicolas Myers’ Sociable Robot is the newest take on online social networks. Through a goo dispensing base and the tactile response of the mass of ooze, users are able to …

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Roofus Snow Shoveling Robot Concept Design Keeps You Warm

Winter and frequent, heavy snowfalls can create some pretty nasty work for both home driveways and building parking lots. To deal with these common problems, Michal Glogowski has created Roofus, a robotic laborer which is more than happy to take …

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Human-Robot Interaction Makes the Uncanny Valley Creepier Than Ever

The Human-Robot Interaction project underway at the University of West England and the University of Bristol has been hard at work on research into creating human looking robots. With the creation of Jules, the newest robot from the groundbreaking study …

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WowWee Rovio Lets You Buy a Home Robot

If you’ve ever wanted to have your very own robotic sentry then make sure you read this post. WowWee has released Rovio, an approximately $300 USD answer toward making all of your sci-fi dreams come true this holiday season.

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