Science fiction films like A.I. and I-Robot portray a world entwined with artificial intelligence (AI). However, what we don't see on the big screen is how this technology could work in the real world. A joint partnership involving researchers from Cornell University has started to create a giant repository of knowledge collected from the internet that robots can use to learn new skills.
By Stuart Milne
1 Sep 2014
What do the actors Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alan Tudyk and Ben Burtt all have in common? They all play the role of a robot in a future where robotics have become so advanced that they have replaced, if not taken over, the majority of human activities.
By Alessandro Pirolini
21 Aug 2014
Traditionally, one of the most challenging areas of robotics has been the ability to successfully emulate human behaviour. Now, products like the 'Dextrus' hand from the Open Hand Project may mean low cost, intuitive robotic hands are within reach.
For many years scientists, engineers and technology enthusiasts have deliberated about the viability of autonomous vehicles, which are often confined to sci-fi movies.
By Stuart Milne
2 Jul 2014
A robot is an electro-mechanical device controlled by an electronic circuit or a software tool. It can replace humans in performing tasks in dangerous and extreme environments.
Manufacturers of pharmaceutical products rely on automated robotic systems for efficient and controlled material handling.
By Kalwinder Kaur
10 Jan 2014
A robotic arm is a mechanical arm that can be programmed to perform tasks similar to that of a human arm.
By Kalwinder Kaur
8 Jan 2014
Robots are electro-mechanical devices directed by electronic circuits and computer programs. When it comes to robots, we often picture a robot developed in human form. But robots can be built in a wide range of sizes and shapes, from a round ball to an insect form.
This article discusses the world's first robot to contain artificial organs.
By Kalwinder Kaur
9 Dec 2013
Robotic technology has always been on the forefront when it comes to making our lives easier and safer.
By Kalwinder Kaur
2 Dec 2013