A few days ago we told you about two new robots that have emerged in Japan: M3-Kindy and Noby. Noby is a humanoid baby that simulates a little baby aged 9 months. The purpose of this type of robot is to be able to study its interactions with humans in behaviors that resemble a real baby. The v…
This very special robot prototype is capable of climbing stairs by jumping. The same thing for the descent in which it absorbs the shocks by immediately positioning its chassis at ground level. The operation: 4 electric jacks allow this unusual feat. It's really ingenious and spectacular but it …
July 19, 2010, is a holiday in Japan (Marine Day which takes place on the 3rd Monday in July) and for the occasion this year a competition of cleaning robots on the beach (the 13th event focused on robotics) has been organized. What a great environmentally-friendly idea! The event is centered on …
Is Google going to offer mini robots controllable via Bluetooth for each purchase of an Android telephone? No, that's not the plan but it would be a good idea. Meanwhile, Hideyuki Takei and Reo Matsumura have created this small robot controlled via an Android cell phone. Really fun and success…
Electrolux has unveiled the concept of a bio robot refrigerator at the Electrolux 2010 Design Lab, which is generating chatter in the blogosphere. The idea of this cooler robot is based on a luminescent biopolmyer gel which surrounds individual items of food. The optimum cooling temperature of …