The robot Tsutenkaku is a robot in the shape of a tower which measures 1.70 m and was developed by 7 Japanese companies. Such originality is tough to beat. The creators of Tsutenkaku say that it is the largest humanoid robot in the world. On the technical side, Tsutenkaku walks on its two legs…
We told you in January about the virtual conference organized by Robotic Trends on 16 June 2010. This time the event, called Robotics Summit, has been given its own internet site: www.robovirtualevents.com. This conference aims to be a new international meeting place for roboticists, profession…
Bots High is a film in progress which shows robots fighting in American High Schools. The video documentary allows us to follow the course of several teams from the initial design of their robot to the final struggle for victory, honor but also for fun at the National BattleBots Championship. …
Here is a somewhat peculiar animation of a robot who drinks and drinks... Masahiro Ushiyama's experiment aims to create a realistic animation of a greeting robot without using facial expressions (mouth, eyes). It is indeed very successful ... even if watching a drinking robot seems as sad as wat…
Robopocalypse is a film in progress from Steven Spielberg inspired on an uncompleted comic book from Daniel H. Wilson. Wilson also wrote "How to Survive A Robot Uprising" :-) and "How to Build a Robot Army". Drew Goddard who wrote the screenplay for Cloverfield, will be adap…
Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) was an American writer of Russian origins. He was a visionary and considered as one of the leading figures in science-fiction, and he is specially known in robotics by his three laws (1942, Runaround): Fiirst Law: "A robot may not injure a human being or, through …
It's that time again! Time for the March celebration of GoRobotics' 10th Birthday. We're once again giving away fabulous robot prizes to 3 lucky winners. Previous contests have been great, and we're excited to be doing it again with prizes from our sponsors Pololu, Super Droid Robots, Zagros Robo…
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…
