Wheelie the robot from Toshiba is a new two-wheel domestic robot showcased by the Japanese on March 10 at the Toshiba Science Museum in Kawasaki. It uses the same principle as the Segway in order to balance on two wheels. Wheelie moves autonomously, avoiding obstacles thanks to its laser and vi…
Virtopsy laboratory for the Medical-Legal Institute of the University of Berne in Switzerland, has developed Virtobot, a robot capable of conducting autopsies on cadavers without opening them up. According to TSR.ch, the device, in addition to this feat, makes it possible to retain autopsy data …
Twendy-One is a robot built by the team of researchers working for professor Shigeki Sugano at the Japanese University of Waseda. It's a domestic robot which was created to provide help to the elderly. The design required ten years of work and funding from twenty private companies. It has forty-…
Here is the Asian Michael Jackson reincarnated in Manoï robot, which is also a stunt performer. This all makes this little Manoi robot simply amazing. It dances to the rhythm of the music then turns its head back, with both feet up in the air. Maybe if a full size person version is built, …
Husqvarna has announced the launch of its new collection of robotic lawn mowers, all in color. Husqvarna is number 1 in outdoor motorized equipment. The Swedish company was founded in 1689. The new collection of robotic lawn mowers comes in 4 colors: white, brown, blue and orange. From 1995 to…
GarbageBot is a robotic garbage can invented by Osaka University and Mitsubishi. Its eyes contain laser recognition technology which allows it to separate waste: up to six different types of plastic. Because GarbageBot will separate more than plastic to then be recycled, this will also enable r…
Here is a prototype of the Lego robot from Element Commune: the LP-11. The LP-11 is a new robotic combat mecha which can walk. Its design and colors give it character. Notice too that it lifts its feet like a human; it doesn't slip on the ground, unlike most other models. Video evidence: [fli…
The French company Robosoft has just presented the Kompaï domestic robot in New Orleans to assist the elderly, dependants, or autistic people. Robosoft has more than 25 years of experience in robotics and has been providing solutions since 1985 in various industries, such as transport, clea…
Three videos, not that recent but very informative, which show the choreographed dances by Kiva. Kiva Systems manufactures autonomous robots for handling goods which automate the processing of orders in warehouses. In particular, this enables increased productivity. Their ballet is quite simp…
Yesterday in London Samsung presented its new robotic vacuum cleaner which should be on the European market in the next few weeks. The Samsung Navibot is equipped with two processors, 40 sensors and takes 30 photos per second to scan the room. When its batteries are weak, it recharges itself …
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Japanese have just pushed the boundaries of the imagination back a little further in terms of robotics with the creation of a humanoid baby robot called Yotaro. Its purpose? To boost births in Japan. The baby's face is made of translucent silicone and…
Admire this magnificent robot, Manoï AT01, customized as a robot cat. An improved version of Manoi danced at Clarkson University. It's a real mini robotic Catwoman dancing gracefully and with especially surprising speed for a robot. She moves quickly but doesn't fall. Mind-blowing. Her pe…
RobotShop has received a new project, Nano SeeedStudio DSO poket Oscillator. It is something like an iPod for robotic enthusiasts, this type of product previously cost 10 to 15 times more and was bulkier. This one only weighs 60 grams. The Seeedstudio measures the frequency, cycle, Vpp, Vram, V…
The Chinese University of Zhejiang has created the HaiBao robot to welcome visitors to the Shanghai World Expo 2010 (China) that is taking place now. Hai Bao is 1.55 meters high and speaks 6 different languages. It speaks, has a screen on its face, can shake hands with visitors and takes pictur…
Robot Stock News says that they have tried to order the highly anticipated Neato Robotics robot vacuum cleaner but its launch seems to be delayed. The Neato Robotics is a very promising intelligent vacuum cleaner that will directly compete with Roomba by iRobot. RSN tried to pre-order the pro…
What a great idea for recycling and reviving old materials. It is even more charming to us when it comes to turning them into robots. Brauer is a French artists who gives life to objects and creates radiant works of art and decorative sculptures. Below are additional photos of robotic art foun…
