Kyoto, JP -3 March 2009- Staff. Researchers at Toshiba’s Akimu Robotic Research Institute were thrilled ten months ago when they successfully programmed Kenji, a third generation humanoid robot, to convincingly emulate certain human emotions. At the time, they even claimed that Kenji was capable of the robot equivalent of love. Now, however, they fear that his programming has taken an extre... read full post picked by tgkprog 9 months ago

Opening a car door or turning up the heating at home could become just a wish away with Honda's new technology that connects thoughts inside your brain with a robot. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

It claims nothing beats this robot when it comes to pouring beer.
But seriously, ive never seen anything so inefficient in my life.
Possibly the worlds most tedious robot.
(Scroll down for video) picked by Milkshake 3 years ago

Researchers from CNRS and the Spanish foundation Fatronik have designed a manipulator-type robot that is twice as fast as all existing robots. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The robot shown Monday has 30 motors in its body that allows it to walk and move its arms as well as eight motors on its face to create expressions like anger and surprise. picked by kakana 9 months ago

Keepon is a robot project by Marek Michalowski of Carnegie Mellon to create a socially rhythmic robot that detects beats and dances to them. picked by trushafty38 3 years ago

Scientists in Dundee have announced plans to create a "robot village" in an effort to learn how different cultures emerge in society. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

A robot teacher has been introduced to a classroom in Japan where she takes attendance and gives out the day's assignment. "It is planned that the first robot teachers will be used in several classrooms where they will be operated by controller teachers operating from a control centre." picked by equinox 7 months ago

"The idea that behavior or personality traits can influence health is one that's been around for a long time. We're just now getting a handle on to what extent they do," said Stephen Boyle of Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina. picked by kakana 3 months ago

University professor leaves a $5,000 robot in an unlocked SUV and it is (not surprisingly) stolen. Hilarity ensues. picked by Moe 11 months ago

Here's a modular robot from the University of Pennsylvania that can reassemble itself after being kicked into pieces. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

As the brain ages, it remembers things differently, according to New Brain Imaging Study. picked by karenben 11 months ago

Very well made animation of a Nazi 'mechwarrior' like robot in the second world war. picked by Ankabout 3 years ago

The world's first robot to guard children was developed in South Korea. Scientists dubbed the robot OFRO, and it's main goal is to protect children in the middle school. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Hello Kitty had release this fabulous Hello Kitty Robo. This robot can communicate with your using the Hello Kitty's voice. It can chat with you in 3 different situations.(copy&paste...actual text) picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Little test to see which side of the brain you use most. picked by marinuse 2 years ago

Jules, the talking, thinking robot from Hansen Robotics... talks about sex with one of his creators.

Yes, it appears set up, but the robot... really isn't.

More info at picked by psycmoe 2 years ago

The creators believe there's an emerging business in the design and sale of lifelike robotic companions, or social robots. And they'll be showing off the robot boy to students in grades 3-12 at the Wired NextFest technology conference Thursday in Los Angeles. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

A killer robot questions his way of life for a moment. picked by cylonrobot 1 year ago

We've already seen a robot that can dance, do household chores and even feel 'empathy' for humans. Now a robot in Japan has proven it can prepare and cook you pancakes. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago