Robotics
In 2025, should we be more concerned with robots taking our jobs?
From warehouses to kitchens, robots are increasingly being used throughout the global workforce, and as a result, many people are…
RoboCop’s prescient vision of the future
Many science fiction films are credited with predicting the future. Minority Report predicted the targeted advertising we now take for…
AI and cloud to ‘unlock full potential of robotics’
Recent technological advancements, in particular artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, will help to unlock the full potential of robotics,…
Biohybrid robots showcase climate-mitigating potential of mushroom mycelium
Researchers from Cornell University and the University of Florence have developed a pair of biohybrid robots that incorporate mycelium into…
Griefbots promise an eternal legacy—but at what cost?
Using artificial intelligence (AI), Michael Bommer, a terminally ill man from Berlin, has created an interactive version of himself—a "griefbot"—designed…
How nanotechnology is subtly shaping sectors
Nanotechnology is the darling of futuristic visions, promising everything from self-healing materials to novel cancer therapeutics. The ability to manipulate…
Commercial exoskeletons in the here and now
While commercial exoskeletons sound like a thing of the distant future, Arc’teryx is making it a reality with their new…
Tesla will have humanoid robots for internal use in 2025, says Musk
Tesla will be in low production development of humanoid robots for the company’s internal use by the end of next…
Ocado receives robotics boost as Kroger orders automated tech
UK-based online supermarket and technology group Ocado said on Monday (22 July) that US grocery retailer Kroger has placed a…
Robots with skin: What is next for humanoids?
Having existed since the WABOT-1 was completed in 1972, humanoid robots are a rapidly developing sector – but the ‘human’…
