SARCOS half human half robot
SARCOS next generation soldier
Read more: technology.newscientist.com A robot developed by roboticists at the University of Pennsylvania is made of modules that can recognise each other.
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RuBot II – The Rubik’s cube solving robot.
www.mechatrons.com Read this before you comment! This is the new version of RuBot by Pete Redmond from Dublin, Ireland. It’s very different to the prototype but it has to be the coolest looking robot solver ever. RuBot II set a new Guinness world Record in Jan 2009. Check out the other videos and the faq at www.mechatrons.com. There are cameras in the eyes of the head that scan the cube before the pneumatic arms solve it. It usually solves the Cube in about 35 seconds (not including the scan) no matter how much it is mixed up. The solving algorithm is taken care of by Herbert Kociemba’s Cube Explorer software and usually solves the cube in a maximum of about 20 moves. In this video, the cube wasn’t mixed up too hard so RuBot was able to find the optimum solution. Thanks to all of those who think it is too good to be true. That is a real compliment! If you still don’t believe it, Look at the other RuBot videos – they have better scrambles. Or better still, call in on one of RuBot’s live demonstrations. By the way, that’s my daughter in the clip with RuBot. She was just starting to grow her hair long so it does look a little odd. You should see her now.
the Trons – self playing robot band
New Zealand garage robot band The Trons practising in the lounge before their Berlin gigs! More on myspace.. www.myspace.com
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Robots In Fiction – Humanoid Helpers and Mechanical Menaces
Robots In Fiction – Humanoid Helpers and Mechanical Menaces
A robot is an electromechanical device capable of performing both programmed and autonomous tasks. Robots in fictional media tend to have humanoid characteristics and are able to interact with their human creators. Fictional robots also tend to be highly intelligent and follow human orders.
Much of the drama of robots in fiction occurs when robots either exceed their programming or their programming becomes corrupted. A robot that began a story as humanity’s faithful servant often ended it by becoming the villain. The following is a brief overview of robots in fiction.
Reading About Robots
In 1942, science fiction author Isaac Asimov introduced the world to his Three Laws of Robotics. In a series of short stories and novels, Asimov explained these Three Laws through the interaction of robots and humans.
Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics were 1) A robot may not harm a human being, or, through inaction,
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Robot Kits
Robot Kits
Robot Kits
Fascinated with electronics, then you will be doubly fascinated with the robots. And if you are indeed, then get yourself the robot kits so that you can have an amazing learning experience at your home. With the robot kits not only you will be able to understand and implement the knowledge of electronics, but after completion of the task you can have the ultimate robotic companion. But for the beginners, let us understand what is a robotic kit? Technically a robot kit is a special construction kit, which is used for building robots, especially autonomous mobile robots. In all, the robot kits are a great educational tool that keeps you involved and informed at the same time.
The robot kits are available for all the age groups and there can be many options while selecting it. Beginners can start with the entry level robot kits to venture in this field. Remember it is always better to understand the complete process and
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