Tag: robots

A Simpler, Gentler Robotic Grip

By Kristina Grifantini | 09/28/2009 | 1 Comment

A new artificial hand shows promise for home robots and prosthetics.

From Battle Stations to Fire Stations

By TR Editors | 08/18/2009 | 1 Comment

Helping Robots Get a Grip

By Kristina Grifantini | 07/20/2009 | 7 Comments

A new approach lets dexterous robotic hands grasp easily.

A Robot that Navigates Like a Person

By Anne-Marie Corley | 06/30/2009 | 4 Comments

A new robot navigates using humanlike visual processing and object detection.

Cutting-Edge Robots Show Off in Japan

By Kristina Grifantini | 05/12/2009 | 9 Comments

ICRA 2009 will showcase everything from tree-climbing machines to robots that politely ask for directions.

Making Robots Give the Right Glances

By Kristina Grifantini | 03/11/2009 | 0 Comments

By mimicking nonverbal actions, robots could become better assistants.

Gecko Tape That Lets Go

By Kristina Grifantini | 01/22/2009 | 0 Comments

Special tips on gecko hairs can grip and release.

The Year in Robotics

By Kristina Grifantini | 12/29/2008 | 0 Comments

Advances in robotics for personal assistance, medicine, and the military in 2008.

Robot Mimics a Canine Helper

By Kristina Grifantini | 10/23/2008 | 6 Comments

A robot inspired by helper dogs could assist the disabled and the elderly.

Teaching Robots New Tricks

By Rachel Kremen | 09/29/2008 | 1 Comment

Robotic helicopters learn complex tricks by analyzing demos.

Building a Self-Assembling Stomach-Bot

By Kristina Grifantini | 09/22/2008 | 0 Comments

Modules that self-assemble inside the stomach could perform more-sophisticated diagnosis and treatment.

A Robotic Helping Hand

By Kristina Grifantini | 03/24/2008 | 1 Comment

Georgia Tech's prototype robot responds to instructions given with an ordinary laser pointer.

Local Area Network Droids

By Duncan Graham-Rowe | 03/11/2008 | 2 Comments

IRobot is developing communications robots for the military.

The Year in Hardware

By Kate Greene | 12/26/2007 | 0 Comments

The past 12 months have featured touch screens, context-aware gadgets, autonomous vehicles, and brain-computer interfaces.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Bots!

By Kate Greene | 12/18/2007 | 0 Comments

MIT fares well in DARPA's famous robotic-car race.