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Human-like robot, developed for fighting, goes berserk and throws tantrum
A humanoid robot named DeREK had what you might call a “moment” on the floor of a San Francisco robotics lab this week, ...
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People like extroverted robots — but they relate to the neurotic ones
Neurotic personalities are a staple of science fiction. Researchers who study how people react to robot personalities have ...
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Scientists study how people would react to a neurotic robot personality in real life
Neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction. One study recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable.
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Inside Tesla’s Secretive Optimus Robot Program
Elon Musk says humanoid robots will be the future of Tesla. The company has a long way to go. Tesla is well behind the pace ...
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The 25 best fictional robots – according to New Scientist
From R2D2 to the Terminator via Bender and Johnny-5, we choose our favourite robots from books, films and television series ...
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Anyone can now train a robot: New tool makes teaching skills hands-on and easy
Teaching a robot new skills used to require coding expertise. But a new generation of robots could potentially learn from ...
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Chinese Army Shows Off New Killer ‘Robot Wolves’ in Military Drills Highlighting Advanced Technology
The maneuvers demonstrate the application of quadrupedal robotics in various combat settings, including reconnaissance and ...
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Aurotek director bets on humanoid robots becoming 'one per person or more'
Following the recent short-term disruption caused by Tesla's temporary halt in humanoid robot production, Nvidia CEO Jensen ...
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This three-person robotics startup is working with ... - TechCrunch
The robot’s end effectors are recognizable as an analogue to human hands. Its feet, however, are more hoof-like. On closer inspection, they appear to be a pair of actuated joints stabilizing the ...