Category Archives: Robot News

Robot Emotions on Display

Posted on July 26, 2011 by dkohn96

Polish Robot Coaxes Expressiveness Out of Weird Design From: IEEE Spectrum July 14, 2011 We’re always impressed by how much expressiveness and emotion can be squeezed out of even the simplest robot faces if they’re cleverly done, and Emys (for … Continue reading →

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Landroids

Posted on July 11, 2011 by dkohn96

Ran across this “Google Science Fair” video and had to share it. More on the Landroids at http://www.landroids.org/

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Robot Ad

Posted on July 10, 2011 by dkohn96

Had to share this one!

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Obama Commanding Robot Revolution, Announces Major Robotics Initiative

Posted on July 8, 2011 by dkohn96

From: IEEE Spectrum June 24, 2011 President Barack Obama loves robots. He’s invited bots to the White House and has even befriended a Japanese android. But now Obama has gone one step further: He’s decided to lead what may be … Continue reading →

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NI and LEGO Robotics Continuum

Posted on June 20, 2011 by dkohn96

More Videos National Instruments K12 Lab

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Robot Breakfast

Posted on June 18, 2011 by dkohn96

From: IEEE Spectrum June 11, 2011 by: Markus Waibel Once upon a time, a charming American robot called James met a striking German bot by the name of Rosie. They liked each other, so they moved in together. Now they … Continue reading →

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Robotics Summit

Posted on June 17, 2011 by dkohn96

If you missed the last Robotics Trends’ Virtual Conference Series – Robotics Summit back in March (see my report) here is your chance to participate again. The next one is on June 22. Click here for more info.

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Robotics engages students, experts say

Posted on June 9, 2011 by dkohn96

From: eSchool News June 7, 2011 By Jenna Zwang, Assistant Editor Engaging students at younger ages and making science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education more appealing were some of the main topics up for discussion at a roundtable discussion … Continue reading →

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Hearst Electronic Products – Robot Issue

Posted on June 8, 2011 by dkohn96

Click on the image below to see the magazine on line: Of special interest, to me at least, was the article Optimizing a mobile robot’s navigation performance But all the articles listed under “Issue Special” are of interest to roboticists.

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New Sample Return Robot Challenge Detailed

Posted on June 7, 2011 by dkohn96

From The Space Review via ASEE First Bell (June 7, 2011) In an article for the Space Review (6/6), Ben Brockert of Armadillo Aerospace wrote about the new NASA-funded Centennial Challenge called the Sample Return Robot Challenge, asking participants to … Continue reading →

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