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Robots Using Tools: Researchers Aim to Create 'MacGyver' Robot
October 9, 2012 Robots are increasingly being used in place of humans to explore hazardous and difficult-to-access environments, but they aren't yet able to interact with their environments as well as humans. If ... > full story -
'Green Brain' Project to Create an Autonomous Flying Robot With a Honey Bee Brain
October 1, 2012 Scientists in the UK are embarking on an ambitious project to produce the first accurate computer models of a honey bee brain in a bid to advance our understanding of artificial intelligence, and how ... > full story -
Rehabilitation Robots Uncover Stroke Disabilities and Improve Care
October 1, 2012 Scientists have added a robot to help identify and customize post-stroke ... > full story -
Robotic Surgery Through the Mouth Safe for Removing Tumors of the Voice Box, Study Shows
September 26, 2012 Robotic surgery though the mouth is a safe and effective way to remove tumors of the throat and voice box, according to a new ... > full story -
Intuitive Visual Control Provides Faster Robot Operation
September 25, 2012 Using a novel method of integrating video technology and familiar control devices, a research team is developing a technique to simplify remote control of robotic ... > full story -
Wearable Sensor System Automatic Maps Building While Wearer Is Moving
September 24, 2012 Researchers have built a wearable sensor system that automatically creates a digital map of the environment through which the wearer is ... > full story -
Sociable Trash Box: Proxemics in Dynamic Interactions
September 24, 2012 Researchers in Japan are using "robotic social trash boxes" to investigate interactions between humans and robots for improving robot-to-human ... > full story -
Protecting Our Harbors and Ships With a Robotic Tuna Fish
September 19, 2012 For constricted and hard-to-reach underwater places where inspection and security is necessary, Homeland Security's BIOSwimmer is the perfect ... > full story -
Are Older Adults Willing to Accept Help from Robots?
September 12, 2012 Most older adults prefer to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes as they age, and robotic technology can help make this a reality. Robots can assist with a variety of everyday ... > full story -
Who (and What) Can You Trust? How Non-Verbal Cues Can Predict a Person's (and a Robot's) Trustworthiness
September 11, 2012 People face this predicament all the time -- can you determine a person's character in a single interaction? Can you judge whether someone you just met can be trusted when you have only a few minutes ... > full story
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