robots
The End Is Nigh: They’re Strapped A Gun To Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog, Spot [Video]
25 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Spot is the most famous robo-dog in the world, and his makers are less than impressed with a recent stunt by marketing collective MSCHF.
Could This Fruit-Picking Robot Help SA Farmers? [Video]
12 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Tevel Aerobotics Technologies has developed flying fruit-picking robots that provide autonomous on-demand harvest.
Our New Obsession: Robot Fish [Video]
14 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Harvard researchers have created tiny, adorable fish that might be key to developing robots that will prepare Mars for human habitation.
Not A Pop-Up: Actual Restaurant Using Actual Robots To Fully Automate Kitchen [Video]
13 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Given that Spyce is spelt with a ‘y’, and one of the co-founders is named Kale, the fact that it’s a rather unique restaurant concept shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.
Is Mixing Artificial Intelligence And Beer Really A Good Idea?
19 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
I could let it go when artificial intelligence was used to create creepy talking robots, but now it’s coming for our beer.
How Would You Feel About A Robot Waiter? [Videos]
29 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst the idea of a robot waiter is far-fetched here in South Africa, certain countries are already looking at ways to implement such technology.
This 18-Metre Tall Japanese Robot Is Warming Up [Video]
23 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Japanese film, manga and toy franchise Gundam has taken a robot from a popular anime series and brought it to life.
Robot Dolphins Are The Way Forward – And You Can’t Tell The Difference [Video]
13 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Scientists have come up with an ingenious solution to the ethical problem of keeping dolphins in captivity.
The Bricklaying Robot Has Landed [Video]
11 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you needed more proof that the robots are coming for our jobs, check out The Hadrian X.
Farmers Aren’t Enjoying Boston Dynamics’ Sheep Herding Robot Dog [Video]
25 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
First, the robots came for factory jobs, and we accepted it. Farmers don’t seem prepared to roll over on the sheep herding front, though.
Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog Is Helping To Fight COVID-19 [Video]
24 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Boston Dynamics robot dog, ‘Spot’, has joined efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Start-Up Uses Robots To Make Pizza – Fails Miserably
26 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Pizza-making robots might sound like a cool idea, but one tech company found out the hard way that theory and practice don’t always align.
Don’t Stress, Boston Dynamics’ Robots Aren’t Quite Ready For Total Domination
20 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As robots from the likes of Boston Dynamics continue to evolve, some have seen them as a symbol of the impending robot takeover. Not yet, it appears.
Cyborg ‘Supersoldiers’ Aren’t As Far-Fetched As You Think
10 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Movies like ‘Terminator’ have made the public somewhat wary of the idea of cyborgs. When you hear what the U.S. military has planned, that might not be a bad thing.
It Begins – Boston Dynamics’ Robot Working For The Police [Video]
27 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Boston Dynamics’ dog-like Spot robot, which has terrified those who worry that artificial intelligence will one day rule us all, has been working with US law enforcement.
Eight Incredible Artificial Intelligence Advancements You Might Have Missed
12 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our everyday lives, in small but significant ways, thanks to incredible advancements in the field.
A Bunch Of MIT’s Robots Went To Play In The Park And It’s Terrifying [Video]
11 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Some might say the robot uprising will begin when they learn to work together, which is why this video seems so unnecessary.
Tetraplegic Man Walks With Brain-Controlled Exoskeleton [Video]
04 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Technology that links a machine to the brain has made it possible for this tetraplegic man to walk again.
Stop It – Boston Dynamics Robot Now Does Gymnastics Routines [Videos]
26 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
I fully commit to the opinion that robots are going to be the end of us, especially ones that can do somersaults, a handstand, and even a split leap.
Robots And Tech Most Likely To Replace These Jobs In SA
09 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s official – the robots are coming for our jobs, and it looks like they’ll be making significant changes to a number of South African industries by 2030.
Sorry, What? YouTube Bans Robot Fight Videos Because Of Animal Cruelty
22 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
According to YouTube, robots are animals now, which is disturbing on a number of levels.
People Are Freaking Out About This Grocery-Store Patrolling Robot [Videos]
31 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
In an effort to keep up with other tech-enabled stores in the States, some shops have employed this robot. Customers don’t seem impressed.
Ikea’s Robot Furniture For Small Apartments Is Actually Very Clever [Video]
05 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
You can make the most of a small space with these genius furniture designs that simply disappear when you aren’t using them.
This Is Basically Like A Flying Boston Dynamics Robot [Video]
17 May 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Just what the world needs – an autonomous drone with reflexes so agile that it can dodge projectiles.
These Self-Driving Cranes Are Pretty Darn Impressive [Videos]
14 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Given the advancements we have seen with self-driving cars, it was only a matter of time until cranes were in on the action.
Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dogs Display Terrifying Strength By Pulling A Truck Uphill [Video]
17 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Boston Dynamics showcased the strength of their robot dogs by getting them to pull a truck uphill.
Warehouse Workers Should Fear This Boston Dynamics Robot [Video]
29 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Boston Dynamics’ updated Handle Robot is a force to be reckoned with, when it comes to stacking boxes. This is how it begins.
New Audi Tech Ensure You Don’t Get Stuck At Red Lights [Video]
21 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Audi has found a way to make every car trip better by ensuring that you sail through a stretch of green traffic lights.
Paragraph Samples From The AI Fake Text Machine They Are Too Scared To Release
15 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A new AI, dubbed GPT-2, is so good at responding to prompts that it’s been deemed too dangerous to release into the world.
Forget Chess, They’ve Made A Genius Robot That Plays Jenga! [Video]
31 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
MIT researchers have developed a robot that can play Jenga, marking significant progress in robotic interactive perception and manipulation.
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