Erica, a 23-year-old humanoid robot developed by Osaka University professor Hiroshi Ishiguro, understands spoken Japanese not only with audio, but with body language – blinking, moving your head, raising your eyebrows, and more.
Windows 10 Robot Air Hockey a Nice Addition to Your Man Cave
Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Core is designed to run on Raspberry Pi 2 and MinnowBoard Max, two tiny computers popular in robots. To show off what it can do, Microsoft built a robot air hockey table.
Sullenberger: Drones Will Cause Plane Accidents
Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who safely landed a plane on the Hudson River in 2009, says a drone will cause a plane accident. Sullenberger says, “It’s not a matter of if it will happen. It’s a matter of when it will happen.”
4 Questions About the Future of Drones
An expert answers some burning questions about solar-powered drones, Amazon delivery drones, and the impact on the insurance and tourism industries.
Drone Flies within 10 Feet of Seaplane’s Windshield
A Seair plane was about 40 feet from touching down on a river when a drone came within 10 feet of the windshield.
DJI Phantom 3 Standard Camera Drone Simplifies Aerial Videography
The DJI Phantom 3 Standard comes with a built-in HD video camera that can capture 2.7k HD video at 30fps with a 94-degree lens.
Savioke Dash Robot Joins Staff of Silicon Valley Hotel
The Crowne Plaza San Jose-Silicon Valley is now using a delivery robot from Savioke, called Dash, to provide quick delivery of snacks, toothbrushes and other amenities to hotel guests.
hitchBOT Hitchhiking Robot Found Headless
After just two weeks and 300 miles into its journey, the hitchBOT robot was found headless and beaten to a pulp in Philadelphia.
Weed Delivery Drone Has High Hopes
Pot smokers in California may soon be able to have weed delivered to them via drone.
Don’t Fly Drones Over Fires: You Could be Charged with Murder
Authorities in San Bernardino County issued a stern warning Wednesday for anyone caught flying a drone over wildfires.
Amazon Wants Dedicated Airspace for Delivery Drones
Amazon’s proposal carves out airspace from 200ft-400ft exclusively for delivery drones, with a further 100ft above it declared a no-fly zone. The plan might also make it harder for drone hobbyists to fly.
DJI Inspire 1 Drones Fighting Slave Labor in Brazil
Brazil defines slave labor as work carried out in degrading conditions or in conditions that pose a risk to the worker’s life.
6 Ways Drones Are Saving the Planet
A look at projects from around the world that show how drones can be tools to help save the planet.
Gun-Firing Drone Spurs FAA Investigation
Federal authorities are looking to determine whether any aviation laws were violated after a teen reportedly posted a video of a drone firing a semiautomatic weapon in the woods.
Honda Walking Assist Device Going on Sale
Honda’s Walking Assist Device features two lightweight motors that help lift the leg at the thigh as it moves forward and backward. It measures the walking patterns and training status of each user on a tablet, creating visualizations to assist medical personnel.
Watch the First Legal Drone Delivery in US History
Flirtey, a drone-delivery startup, carried medical supplies from an airfield to a medical clinic in Wise County, Virginia in the first FAA-approved drone delivery in the United States.
Customize Your Buddy Companion Robot with this Software Development Kit
Developers can make the open-source Buddy companion robot smarter by giving him new skills, content, and features.
Video: Google Self-Driving Car Accident Injures 4
Google’s SUV had slight damage to its rear bumper, while the vehicle that struck it lost its front bumper.
Robot Passes Self-Awareness Test
Uh-oh, a robot for the first time has passed a self-awareness test. The test might seem simple, but it’s extremely difficult for a robot.
Inside the Henn na Robot Hotel
The Henn na Hotel in Japan is set to open where guests check in with robots, which also deliver luggage to rooms, act as concierges and much more.
Watch: DIY Drone Fires a Semiautomatic Gun
A video claims to show a homemade multirotor with a semiautomatic handgun mounted on it fire four shots
Vortex Open-Source Robot Teaches Kids How to Code
Vortex comes pre-loaded with a number of games, but the hope is kids will want to learn how to make Vortex do more with custom programming.