Robotics
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Lego Boost Review: The Best Robot Kit for Kids
By Avram Piltch published
The best robot kit for younger kids, Lego Boost turns programming into a game your child will want to play.
Magic Bots: Vine-Inspired Robots Can Grow on Demand
By Charles Q. Choi published
Robots that mimic ivy vines can grow thousands of times their original lengths at speeds faster than the average person can run, a new study finds.
Advanced Vision Algorithm Helps Robots Learn to See in 3D
By Tracy Staedter published
Researchers are improving the ability of robots to identify three-dimensional objects even if their shape is partially obscured.
Should We Fear the Rise of Intelligent Robots?
By Arend Hintze published
A scientist who spends his days developing artificial intelligence systems, reveals what about AI keeps him up at night.
Hybrid Driving-Flying Robots Could Go Beyond the Flying Car
By Charles Q. Choi published
Whether they're swooping in to deliver packages or spotting victims in disaster zones, swarms of flying robots could have a range of important applications in the future.
Space Robots to the Rescue! How NASA Will Service Aging Satellites
By Mindy Weisberger published
Satellites were built to last, but how might space agencies service them if they run low on fuel?
Please and Thank You: How DARPA Is Teaching Robots Manners
By Kacey Deamer published
By teaching robots social norms, researchers think the machines could more seamlessly interact with humans.
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