Category: Robots
Hyundai acquires controlling stake in robotics firm Boston Dynamics
South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai has bought a controlling stake in robotic firm Boston Dynamics from SoftBank. The deal values the mobile robot firm at $1.1 billion. Additional financial details […]
CES 2021: Moorebot launches $179 Scout robot
Moorebot, which brought us the Hubble HUGO Baby Cam and the ZEUS fighting robot, today announced the new $179 Scout robot at CES 2021. Moorebot’s capabilities include Smart Home integration […]
Proscenic launches M7 Pro Robot Vacuum cleaner
Smart home appliance manufacturer Proscenic – which makes components for Panasonic, Hitachi, Zojirushi and Philips – has announced the availability of its £399 M7 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner. Featuring simultaneous […]
Kitronik Launches :Move Motor for BBC Micro:bit
Kitronik, the Nottingham based electronics and educational technology company that supplies schools across the world, has launched its latest product for use with the BBC micro:bit – the :Move […]
Hyundai exoskeleton wins Red Dot design award
Hyundai’s exoskeleton wearable robot, the Vest Exoskeleton (VEX), has won the Product Design category (Innovative Product field) at the Red Dot Design Awards – the prestigious international design competition, now […]
Scientists develop robot personal trainer
Scientists have developed a robot personal trainer to coach runners through an exercise programme on the treadmill. Humanoid robot Pepper can tell jokes, show sympathy, lean in towards the runner […]
Scientists create Trimbot, a gardening robot
Scientists have created Trimbot, a gardening robot that can prune roses and trim bushes, making light work of gardening chores. The green-fingered robot uses mapping technology to find its way […]
Scientists develop robot inspectors for offshore wind farms
Scientists have developed fully autonomous robots which are able to inspect wind farms for damage. Unlike many drones, these do not require a human operator and can assess the integrity […]
Russian capsule carrying robot fails Space Station docking
A Russian space capsule carrying a humanoid robot has failed to dock as planned with the International Space Station. A statement from the Russian space agency Roscosmos said the failure […]
Life-like robots closer to reality
Life-like robots that can make decisions, adapt to their environment and learn, are one step closer to becoming reality. Researchers at the University of Bristol have demonstrated a new way […]
