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Designer Ji-hoon Kim has designed a concept robot that can solve the oil spills problem. Known as the OSP, the robot can work autonomously together by surrounding an oil spill with an inflatable barrier. After the whole oil spill is surrounded, clean-up crews can get straight to work, sucking all those oils out. The OSP can be easily deployed from a helicopter or boat to accomplish its mission. [Yanko] Read more
Invented by a group of veteran Silicon Valley engineers, The Readybot Robot is designed to clean up your kitchen. The goal of the project is to see how much of an average kitchen such a robot can clean. Readybot can currently perform 30-40% of common daily chores and the team believes that with additional programming, that can increase to 50% in another year and eventually 80%. the Readybot prototype is basically a white enamel box with wheels, two human-sized arms and retro chrome styling. The unit fits neatly in the same counter space as a dishwasher and after activation, rolls out, deploys several antenna-like cameras, and raises itself up to human height to begin work. Still no info on availability at this stage. [ReadyBot]
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon have developed the Crusher UGV, a robot which is able to navigate itself between GPS waypoints without human intervention. It will be used in future military purposes. This is just the beginning of the Cyberdyne takeover, Sarah Connor where are you? Watch the video after the jump to get more details. [BotJunkie] Read more
Check out a hacked Pekee robot by some French engineering students. Apparently, the robot was hacked so that a Nintendo DS functions as a remote control for the robot. Video after the break.
Here we see a concept consisting of a toothbrush, vibrating motor, and a watch battery. Video and more pics after the break.
As if we needed more wine experts in our lives, this NEC’s wine tasting robot is ready to roll and apparently has captured the 2008 Guiness book of records’ attention. Using its internal tasting sensors, this sommelier robot can determine the flavors and composition of the wine. I guess it comes handy for your fine dining experience, if you hate uptight waiters and cheap wines.
According to some rumors, Sony will release its AIBO robo-dog with a new paintjob and loads of fresh features. The new AIBO will be able to communicate wirelessly with your Sony PSP and Sony PlayStation 3. The robot will be equipped with a built in head-camera which uses a motion sensor and facial recognition, and can stream its POV video over WiFi to your system. However, there is no official confirmation from the firm. Stay tuned for more updates.
Here is the 2-foot tall Robotex AH that could replace human soldiers on the battlefield. Priced at $30000 each, this robotic killing machine has two machine guns, which is capable of simultaneously firing 300 rounds per minute.
Measuring 13-inches tall, the RoboPhilo has 20 programmable servos that control major limbs like arms and legs, head, and all the joints. The robot retails for $499. Watch the video for more details.
Developed by Toyota, this violin-playing robot has 17 flexible joints and mechanical fingers. Measuring 1.5m tall and weighs 56kg, the robot can achieve vibrato on a violin similar to that created by humans. Watch the video after the break to get more details.
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