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Man builds female robot at home, in image of Hollywood star

Man builds female robot at home, in image of Hollywood star

Hong Konger forks out $65,000 to create android on his balcony.
Tony Yoo Apr 4 2016, 2:30PM Hardware
Robot vendor warns users not to have sex with its products

Robot vendor warns users not to have sex with its products

Serious social issues arise with new technology.
a Staff Writer Oct 2 2015, 11:00AM Mobility
Should you be scared of the world's angriest robot?

Should you be scared of the world's angriest robot?

A team in New Zealand is developing the world's angriest AI to deal with call-centre complaints
Thomas McMullan May 25 2015, 7:47AM Collaboration
Photos: This is SAFFiR, the US Navy's fire-fighting robot

Photos: This is SAFFiR, the US Navy's fire-fighting robot

Bot battle blazes on boats.
Allie Coyne Feb 9 2015, 7:31AM Photos
Forget robot butlers: meet Fuji Xerox's robot printer

Forget robot butlers: meet Fuji Xerox's robot printer

Travels across the office to hand you printed documents.
Jane McCallion Sep 2 2014, 12:31PM Hardware
IBM building Kinect robots

IBM building Kinect robots

For use in data centres, offices, construction sites and elsewhere.
Tom Brewster Nov 19 2013, 10:36AM Mobility
US Army robot masters stairs

US Army robot masters stairs

BigDog gets better big brother.
Allie Coyne Apr 16 2012, 12:05PM Hardware
Photos: IREX Robot Exhibition 2011, Tokyo

Photos: IREX Robot Exhibition 2011, Tokyo

We joined robot geeks from across the globe at IREX 2011, a biennial gathering in Japan.
Nov 16 2011, 12:38PM Photos
'Skynet' professor to lead NICTA

'Skynet' professor to lead NICTA

Robotics expert takes top job.
Staff Writers Oct 14 2010, 11:28AM Strategy
Robot watchdog to sniff out radiation

Robot watchdog to sniff out radiation


Australian scientists have developed a prototype remote-controlled robotic vehicle to detect radiation, claimed the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon.
a Staff Writer Mar 29 2008, 8:09AM Hardware
UK research calls for robot rights

UK research calls for robot rights

Think-tank suggests robot rights and responsibilities.
Iain Thomson Dec 22 2006, 9:18AM Hardware
Lego signs up third-party robot developers

Lego signs up third-party robot developers

Lego has announced a partnership with HiTechnic Products that allows the computer and robotics manufacturer to make certified hardware accessories for the newly-released Lego Mindstorms NXT robotics toolset.
Clement James Sep 19 2006, 9:38AM Strategy
ShadowRAM: Annihilation by nanobots ridiculous

ShadowRAM: Annihilation by nanobots ridiculous

Boffins from around Australia recently convened on Queensland resort town Noosa to hear the latest on quantum nanoscience at this year’s Sir Mark Oliphant Conference.
Staff Writers Feb 6 2006, 2:24PM Software
Sony's robot attains enlightenment with third eye

Sony's robot attains enlightenment with third eye

Robots may not be able to do everything humans can, but the latest version of Sony's humanoid robot has something many people might find useful: a third eye.
Staff Writers Dec 19 2005, 8:45AM Hardware
Honda's robot grows up, ready for office chores

Honda's robot grows up, ready for office chores

What a difference a robot-year makes.
Chang-Ran Kim, Dec 14 2005, 8:06AM Hardware
Australians go zombie hunting

Australians go zombie hunting

A zombie-hunting program has been launched by the ACMA, in a bid to identify infected computers which have Australian internet addresses.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 7 2005, 2:44PM Security
Robot vehicles conquer US desert terrain race

Robot vehicles conquer US desert terrain race

Three modified driverless vehicles crossed the finish line and into the history books on Saturday after traversing 210 kilometres of desert terrain, guided only by laser sensors and onboard computers.
Reed Stevenson Oct 10 2005, 9:30AM Hardware
Robot vehicles gather to race in US desert again

Robot vehicles gather to race in US desert again

Will anyone manage to get close to the finish line this time?
Reed Stevenson Oct 6 2005, 9:30AM Hardware
Mitsubishi banking on robot companion's charm

Mitsubishi banking on robot companion's charm

She may be a bit odd looking, what with a bright yellow face, silver arms and a positioning sensor on her head, but this tiny gal's got charm -- even if it is chip-induced.
Staff Writers Sep 16 2005, 9:00AM Hardware

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