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Meet Daisy. Apple’s latest recycling robot was revealed, not coincidentally, a few days before Earth Day, in a press announcement summing up the company’s recent environmental accomplishments. The new ‘bot is an update to Liam, the recycling robot the company announced back in 2016. Daisy was…

What does the smart home of the future look like? Co-founder and CEO of iRobot, Colin Angle, says the robot vacuum Roomba will play an integral part.

You may or may not have heard, but the world saw the first robot obtain citizenship last fall. Although this was a historic milestone in the history of robots, it hasn’t come without its lot of controversies (both about the citizenship and the praise for the robot). This left many a [...]

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory has teamed up with the University of Minnesota to explore the wonders of soft robots. The teams have published a study describing their findings as they look to build invertebrate-inspired robotics able to squeeze into and maneuver around obstacles. “Successf…

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The emergency response industry is turning to drones to tackle some its most difficult challenges, including healthcare logistics. Millions of people die each year due to lack of access to basic medical products.

In a rare mea culpa for the mercurial billionaire, Tesla CEO Elon Musk acknowledged that the company has been too reliant on robots for production. Yes, excessive automation at Tesla was a mistake. To be precise, my mistake. Humans are underrated. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 13, 2018 “…

An interactive interview with Susan Bennett, the original voice of Siri. Hear from the woman who gave Apple its voice, and a preview of what's to come.

Apple has inked a deal for a TV series adaption of Isaac Asimov's Foundation science fiction novels, reports Deadline. The series, create

The record was achieved at the Talent Land 2018 science and technology event in Guadalajara, Jalisco

Infographics look at jobs 95% likely to be taken by robots and the working hours that will be lost.

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Fetch Robotics capped off 2017 with a $25 million Series B, bringing its total up to $48 million. It’s clear that investors are taken with the San Jose-based automation company. By most accounts, increasingly automated warehouses are undergoing a staffing crunch, and Fetch offers the promise of hum…

Isolation causes bad physical and mental health, and as more young people live alone, researchers are looking for new ways to create community through technology. This "social networking" robot prototype built by Korean researchers is one attempt.

As the e-commerce industry continues to explode, one startup that’s benefitting is Boston-based 6 River Systems. The business, which builds robots that speed up production in warehouses, has raised $25 million Series B financing in a round led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from Norwes…

Economists have warned that AI is going to lead to widespread job destruction. But new research that looks in greater detail at the tasks demanded by a range of jobs suggests our fears may be overblown.

Hi, my name is Seán Tjong! My friends and I are entering a drone competition as part of our school curriculum. We’ve decided to document our adventures in drone building and racing. We’re excited to write and share our project’s journal on RobotShop’s Blog. We will update you on a [...]

To ensure the safety of larger aircraft carrying pilots and passengers, unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, can’t be flown higher than 400 feet so they don’t enter national airspace. Regulations in Russia, however, aren’t as strict, enabling drone pilot Denis Koryakin to fly his homebuilt, 2.3-poun...

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Lessons Menu: Lesson 1 – Getting Started Lesson 2 – Choosing a Robotic Platform Lesson 3 – Making Sense of Actuators Lesson 4 – Understanding Microcontrollers Lesson 5 – Choosing a Motor Controller Lesson 6 – Controlling your Robot Lesson 7 – Using Sensors Lesson 8 – Getting the Right Tools Lesson 9...

Udacity is hosting its annual Intersect conference this week, and the online learning platform is introducing some new programs and features for students at the event. Those include two new ways fo…