Robotics
Killer robots – should we be scared?
Despite concerns over autonomous weapons, the social impacts of other aspects of artificial intelligence are starting to be seen and...
Judgment Day: Australian and Chinese engineers bring liquid metal to life
The liquid metal T-1000 might have felt advanced and futuristic when Terminator 2 first came out. But a group of...
Can social robots help relieve stress in the workplace?
Can social robots help staff worry less and focus more on creativity and collaboration? An Australian and Japanese team is...
Engineering competition asks students how to save a world in peril
The annual Warman Design and Build Competition is just around the corner, with a new cohort of students preparing to...
Lizard tails could help robots get moving in rough terrain
An international research team has studied the motion of bipedal lizards, with a view to helping robots get a foothold...
Rethink Robotics revisited: A look back at the collaborative robots pioneer
Last week Rethink Robotics, an early pioneer in the field of collaborative robots, announced it was shutting down operations. In...
When it comes to the future of tiny robots, it’s best to think big
In the future, legions of tiny robots might search through earthquake rubble for survivors, build houses on Mars or cure...
Do robots have rights? Here’s what 10 people and 1 robot have to say
When it comes to the future of technology, nothing is straightforward, and that includes the array of ethical issues that...
Better autonomous robots are on the job in factories and warehouses
A new deep learning system could be a boon for businesses that use autonomous robots.
These tiny ‘cockroach’ robots could be the future of engine maintenance
Cockroaches are fast and nearly invincible, which makes them terrifying to most people. But those qualities are perfect inspiration for...
