Tag: Robot
IBM launches new Watson Assistant AI for connected enterprises
IBM has announced the launch of Watson Assistant, a digital assistant version of its Watson artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language conversation system.
IBM said, "Watson...
Flipping hell! Flippy the burger-bot too fast for human workers
Being able to stand the heat is in the kitchen is a well-known measure of success, and another is being a great team worker....
Levi’s arms robots with lasers to create sustainable jeans
Sustainable fashion: Denim brand Levi's has combined lasers with robotics to produce its famous jeans in a way that's better for the environment.
Judging how...
Panasonic unveils autonomous tomato picker in Tokyo
The automation of repetitive tasks in construction and manufacturing has been around for some time. Last month, Panasonic introduced an agricultural robot at Tokyo's...
Origami-inspired artificial muscles give robots superhuman strength
Working alongside researchers from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, scientists from Harvard University's Wyss Institute have developed origami-inspired artificial muscles.
Traditionally, the stronger...
Homehack could turn LG appliances into spy kit for cyber criminals
Check Point researchers warn that criminals could turn vacuum cleaners and dishwashers from LG into equipment for espionage.
Researchers at IT security company Check Point have...
Honda unveils disaster response robot
At the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2017) in Vancouver, Honda has revealed a prototype disaster relief robot. Named E2-DR, it...
EPFL’s robotic eel detects water pollutants
A research team from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has developed a 3D-printed robotic eel. It's called Envirobot, and has been designed to...
ABB robot Yumi debuts as orchestra conductor in Italy
ABB's Yumi robot leads Andrea Bocelli and orchestra in bravura finale to robotics festival in Pisa.
A robot has been trained to conduct Italian tenor...
Versius robot arm to transform minor operations
The Versius robotic system from Cambridge Medical Robots promises to revolutionize keyhole surgery. It's the world's smallest surgery robot and has been designed to mimic the...
Dubai police roll out ‘Robocop’ to fight crime
Police in Dubai have launched the world’s first operational 'Robocop', which they claim is ready to patrol the streets and help the public.
The robot...
Seekur robot ready for autonomous bridge inspection
Researchers at the University of Nevada have developed a robot capable of autonomous bridge inspection.
The condition of bridges can deteriorate quickly as materials age...