Robotics
10 big robotics challenges that need to be solved in the next 10 years
The field of robotics is accelerating at an increasingly rapid rate and is showing no signs of slowing down. But...
One of Boeing’s latest creations is the stuff of drone delivery dreams
Our future visions for drone delivery started with just a box or two, but this 300 kg mega drone can...
This robot orchestra asks people to make old tech into something amazing
Every wondered what happened to your old floppy disk drives? Some of them might be making music as part of...
How to design a camera that helps robots see the world in a new light
Drones, autonomous cars and other complex robots need a new set of eyes to help them see the world like...
Is culture to blame for a lack of innovation in robotics?
It's not that we don't produce innovations in robotics and automation technology – it's just that we have a hard...
Soft robots gain superpowers thanks to these cheap yet strong “muscles”
Most robots rely on a system of rigid motors to lift heavy objects. But advances in soft robotics could see...
Automation: Why does Australia still struggle to be a world leader?
In a bid to correct our low standing in global automation rankings, one organisation has initiated Australia's first Robotic and Computer...
Can we actually build ethical robots? One engineer is stirring the debate
The idea of building ethical robots might not be impossible, depending on your definitions. Nor is it a trivial issue.
This little origami robot can go where Mars rovers can’t
An Australian university student designed an origami robot that can be used to explore the surface of Mars during an...
Medical robots are coming to an operating theatre near you
Medical robots won’t get emotional, they won’t get tired, and they won’t get distracted. And they’re already helping human surgeons...
