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Digital Pimp / 07-17-2008 / 7:06am / Robots / Post A Comment

Japanese Robots Promises Immortality

Humanoid Robot with Heart by Arnaud Deloustal

Grandma and grandpa might have mixed feelings about this next robot from Japan. It’s meant to record the last days of their life and pass it on to the younger generations indefinitely. This way the memories are preserved until the day they figure out how to clone you and bring you back to life. [Yanko] More »

Vie / 07-16-2008 / 1:33am / Robots / Comments Off

Wall-E Lego is Your New Maid

This impressive Wall-E lego is created by NXT Mindstorms hacker, BlueToothWiki to be your personal new maid. It helps to keep your place clean by taking out the trash. Using the ultrasonic sensor, this amazing piece of robot will detect, verify the trash and scoop it right away. [Geeky Gadgets via PeepCulture]

Kryptonics / 07-14-2008 / 9:28am / Robots / Post A Comment

The Care-O-bot 3

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Developed by research scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, the Care-O-bot 3 is the prototype of a new generation of service robots designed to help humans in the household. This quick-to-learn assistant robot is fitted with numerous sensors, stereo-vision color cameras, laser scanners and a 3-D range camera enable it to chronicle its surroundings in three dimensions in real time. Another feature of this unique robot is that it can move in any direction. This is made possible by an omnidirectional platform with four separately steered and driven wheels. To top it all of, the robot also recognizes voice commands and responds to gestures. Definitely a helpful piece of gadget! [Gizmag]

Joe Gadget / 07-04-2008 / 8:30am / Robots / Post A Comment

NS-5 Sonny i-Robot

NS-5 Sonny i-Robot

The NS-5 Sonny is real. The i-Robot is now available for 3,000 units. This artificial intelligent robot is priced at 135,000 won or around $129. [DVICE]

Kryptonics / 06-13-2008 / 7:58am / Robots / 1 Comment

Meet My Girlfriend - EMA!

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Sega Toys has just released a new robot toy, called Ema (Eternal Maiden Actualization). It has the abilities to sing, dance and walk like a lady. Not only that, the robot can actually KISS you. It features infrared sensors allowing it to avoid obstacle, and moves its elbows, shoulders, waist, and knees. Available September 26th in Japan for a cost around 110€ ($175). [Gizmodo]

Joe Gadget / 05-30-2008 / 10:48am / Robots / 2 Comments

Six-legged Logging Machine Prototype

Six-legged Logging Machine Prototype

This Insect-esque Machine Prototype has strong six-legs that does less damage to the forest and can move through more difficult terrain. Watch the cool video of this machine after the jump. [LikeCool] More »

Joe Gadget / 05-30-2008 / 9:34am / Robots / 1 Comment

Kozirou and Kotarou - The Humanoid Robots

Kozirou and Kotarou - The Humanoid Robots

Kozirou and Kotarou humanoid robots were developed by the University of Tokyo. The Kozirou is actually an update version of Kotarou who is standing next to it. The Kozirou has motors in place of joints which give it a more human like movement and is able to walk. [Newlaunches]

Joe Gadget / 05-24-2008 / 12:43am / Robots / Post A Comment

Haptic Creature

Haptic Creature

Roboticist Steve Yohanan has created the cute Haptic Creature that looks like a brown bunny. The robot relies on a touch feedback as its only way of communicating. It has pressure sensors all around its body and will be able to sense how it is touched or stroked, responding appropriately by making breathing-like motions, ear wiggles or purring vibrations. [Gizmodo]

Kryptonics / 05-19-2008 / 7:51pm / Robots / Post A Comment

Awesome Optimus Prime Sculpture

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Made from entirely old car parts, this hand-crafted Optimus Prime Transformer replica stands at 7-feet tall and weighs 485-pounds. At $4,838.71 this cool replica has a downright reasonable price. [Gizmodo]

Joe Gadget / 05-13-2008 / 7:50pm / Robots / Post A Comment

Air Powered Full Body Robot Suit

The Kanagawa institute introduced the air powered full body suit at the Fluid Power International trade fair in Tokyo. The robot is using AI technology to understand the needs of the users and automatically adjusts itself. Its Ni-MH batteries provide 20 minutes of operating time. This robot suit is currently in the development stage. [Newlaunches] More »

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