Researchers are pushing for changes in how commercial aircraft engines are designed to prevent a potential disaster if a drone is sucked into a plane’s engine.
Check Out Kansas State’s Batting Cage for Outdoor Drone Tests
A 300-foot long, 200-foot wide and 50-foot tall netted pavilion allows Kansas State, which is 5 miles from an airport, to safely test drones outside.
This 3D Printed Robot Hand Responds to Human Grips
A soft robotic hand uses integrated air chambers that work like bellows, responding to the pressure applied when held by a human hand.
Watch: Drone Footage Shows Flow of Migrants in Slovenia
Aerial footage shot near the border with Croatia shows hundreds of migrants crossing Slovenian farmland on foot.
New Apple Hire Points to Self-Driving iCar
The latest hire from Apple helped create GPUs that were used to power the cameras and radar being used in self-driving car prototypes.
Should Self-Driving Cars Have to Pass Road Tests?
Humans need to pass driving tests, so why shouldn’t self-driving cars?
Watch Cuba’s First Approved Drone Flight
Cuban DIYers who built their own drone were given permission to film hotels and attractions to promote Cuba’s growing tourism industry.
Pepper Humanoid Robot Debuts in France
Seven Pepper robots tested their skills at suggesting food recipes and wine choices to French customers.
Dyson 360 Eye Robot Vacuum on Sale for $1150
The Dyson 360 Eye robotic vacuum has a machine vision system that maps an entire room from a single camera lens and a lightweight digital motor that enhances battery life.
3 Tesla Autopilot Fails
Near-misses serve as a reminder that Autopilot is still in beta-testing mode and that full “hands-off” driving is not advised.
Watch: MARTY the Self-Driving DeLorean Does Perfect Donuts
Built by Stanford, MARTY’s goal is to be able to handle all kinds of extreme situations, even if that means drifting to avoid an obstacle.
Teaching Humanoid Robots How to Fall Safely
A new algorithm created by Georgia Tech tells robots how to react to a wide variety of falls to avoid serious harm.
Podcast: Doubt Surrounds Drone Registration
We chat with Jonathan Rupprecht, a leading drone and aviation lawyer, about the impending drone registration and the implications for hobbyists.
Robotics at CES 2016: Registration Now Open
Robots are getting set to once again invade CES as the Robotics Marketplace, presented by Robotics Trends, will see a 71 percent growth in exhibit space.
Human Battles Robot in Drum-off: Who Wins?
Compressorhead, an all-robot metal band, is launching a crowdfunding campaign on November 1 to help fund their debut album
Tesla Jumps Onto Self-Driving On-Ramp with Autopilot
Watch Tesla’s Model S autonomously navigate the traffic-ridden streets of New York City.
Buddy Robot Adds 3D Vision, Expanded Personality
Thanks to 3D vision and an enhance personality, Buddy the companion robot is going to be an even closer part of the family.
Podcast: Talking 3D Printed Robotic Hands with Joel Gibbard
We discuss Open Bionics’ Frozen, Iron Man, and Star Wars robot hands and what Disney-themed characters might be used in the future.
How 3D Printing Helped Save This Newborn
Conan Thompson became first baby to have a 3D printed model made of his face while still in the womb to help doctors determine whether he would need a lifesaving procedure at birth.
Jay Leno: Self-Driving Cars Pure Hype
The former host of “The Tonight Show” and car aficionado says “the idea of you jumping in the back seat with a bottle of scotch in the car driving you from bar to bar, that’s not really going to happen.”
Drone Crashes Near White House: Here We Go Again
This marks the third drone that has crashed near the White House in 2015.
Watch: Singapore Tests Drone Delivery
The drone delivery took five minutes in a remote part of Singapore and a postman received the goods after the drone safely landed.