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Why You Shouldn't Expect to See 'Blade Runner' Replicants Anytime Soon

October 17, 2017 | Article

Why don't we have intelligent robots that seem human, like the replicants in "Blade Runner"?
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Humanity's Sci-Fi Future: Are We Really Ready for Intelligent Robots?

October 10, 2017 | Article

As technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, specialized and perhaps even autonomous, what does that mean for the humans who design and depend on it?
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Recipe for a Replicant: 5 Steps to Building a Blade Runner-Style Android

October 06, 2017 | Countdown

The Blade Runner replicants are nearly indistinguishable from humans in every way except for their emotions. Here's what we'd need to build such a human-like robot in real-life.
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Robotic Farm Completes 1st Fully Autonomous Harvest

September 29, 2017 | Article

It's harvest season in many parts of the world, but on one farm in the United Kingdom, robots — not humans — are doing all the heavy lifting.
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Origami-Style Suits Turn Robots into Real-Life 'Transformers'

September 27, 2017 | Article

In experiments, self-folding, heat-activated origami suits created for robots could help the machines walk, roll, sail and glide, according to the new study.
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Super-Sticky Robot Clings Underwater Like 'Hitchhiker' Fish

September 20, 2017 | Article

A new robot boasts a strong underwater grip.
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Assemble! 'Voltron'-Like Robots Can Elect Their Own Leader

September 13, 2017 | Article

With a nod to the "Voltron" Defender of the Universe," a team of scientists has created robots that work together and decide which one will lead them.
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Stretchy Artificial 'Skin' Could Give Robots a Sense of Touch

September 12, 2017 | Article

Rubber electronics and sensors that operate normally even when stretched to up to 50 percent of their length could work as artificial skin on robots, according to a new study.
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This Lumpy Robot Lends Endearing Touch to Social Bots

September 05, 2017 | Article

A robot called "Blossom" resembles a handmade child’s toy, representing a softer side of social robots.
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How Do You Make a Likable Robot? Program It to Make Mistakes

August 09, 2017 | Article

People find imperfect robots more likable.
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