Guide dogs could soon be replaced by ROBOTS: Scientists develop four-legged bot that can lead blind people around obstacles and through narrow passages The robotic assistant was developed by researchers from California in the US It guides its handler by means of a leash, similar to how a real guide dog works The setup has … Read more
The bot that rocks the cradle! Robotic smart crib will automatically coax crying babies back to sleep without parents needing to wake up in the middle of the night A San Francisco tech firm will release a new smart crib in September It will automatically detect when a baby wakes or cries in the night … Read more
Coronarvirus testing bot probes the nose with an incredibly long stick through movements of a human operator who can can ‘feel’ the procedure using a joystick A robot could replace healthcare workers administrating coronavirus tests The system is operated using a joystick, allowing staff to direct the machine A long swab is attached to the … Read more
Harvard team shrinks cockroach-inspired robot to the size of a PENNY making it one of the smallest and fastest micro bots ever made The bot is only 2.25 centimeters and can travel at 14 body lengths per second It is one of the smallest and fastest micro bots every made The bot was partly a test … Read more
Amazon unveils ‘Scout’ delivery bot set to roam the streets of Seattle to deliver packages The bright blue battery-powered robots can deliver packages autonomously Six Scout robots are being used in an area of Snohomish County, Washington They roll along at a ‘walking pace’ and avoid humans and pets on the sidewalk By Annie Palmer … Read more