There are serious concerns about the Lethal Autonomous Weapons to be developed in the future.
The short film “SlaughterBots” describes a possibility for killer drones in the future
Sophia the Humanoid Robot
Sophia is Hanson Robotics’ latest and most advanced robot to date and a cultural icon. She has become a media darling, appearing on major media outlets around the world, igniting the interest of people regardless of age, gender, and culture, even gracing the cover of one of the top fashion magazines. Her press coverage has […]
Leaps Small Buildings in a Single Bound- SandFlea
Sand Flea drives like an RC car on flat terrain, but jumps 10 m into the air to overcome obstacles. Sand Flea is a small robot with 4 wheels and a mighty jumping leg. It drives like an RC car on flat terrain, but can jump 10 m into the air to jump over obstacles. […]
Humanoid Robots will Fill Public Service Positions Throughout the World
Humanoid Robots
The World’s Most Dynamic Humanoid Robot
The World’s Most Dynamic Humanoid. Atlas uses balance and whole-body skills to achieve two-handed mobile manipulation. Atlas is the latest in a line of advanced humanoid robots we are developing. Atlas’ control system coordinates motions of the arms, torso and legs to achieve whole-body mobile manipulation, greatly expanding its reach and workspace. Atlas’ ability to […]
A nimble Robot that handles objects, climbs stairs, and will operate in offices, homes and outdoors
A nimble robot that handles objects, climbs stairs, and will operate in offices, homes and outdoors. SpotMini is a small four-legged robot that comfortably fits in an office or home. It weighs 25 kg (30 kg if you include the arm). SpotMini is all-electric and can go for about 90 minutes on a charge, depending […]
A Robot with Legged Squad Support Systems
A Robot with Legged Squad Support Systems LS3 was funded by DARPA and the US Marine Corps. Boston Dynamics assembled an extraordinary team to develop the LS3, including engineers and scientists from Boston Dynamics, Carnegie Mellon, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Bell Helicopter, AAI Corporation, and Woodward HRT. LS3 was designed to go anywhere Marines and […]
A Robot Takes a Kicking and Keeps on Ticking
Spot is a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation. It has been the breeding ground for a new approach to dynamic robot control that brings true autonomy within reach. Spot is electrically powered and hydraulically actuated. It senses its rough-terrain environment using LIDAR and stereo vision in conjunction with a suite of on-board […]
A Robot with Legs and Wheels, the best of Both Worlds
Handle can pick up heavy loads while occupying a small footprint, allowing it to maneuver in tight spaces. All of Handle’s joints are coordinated to deliver high-performance mobile manipulation. Handle is a robot that combines the rough-terrain capability of legs with the efficiency of wheels. It uses many of the same principles for dynamics, balance, […]
How the World Buys Online
PayPal’s survey examined the online and cross-border shopping habits of over 23,200 consumers in 29 countries to uncover opportunities and best practices for merchants who want to grow their international business. Insights about international buyers PayPal and Ipsos research provides insight into where consumers are buying from, what’s important to them and how they pay for goods and […]
