In millions of years of evolution, nature has produced many sophisticated locomotor systems that engineers use as inspiration for creating better robots. We show some current technical developments that are highly advanced.
Win a Rokit Smart Robot Kit from Robolink
Perfect for beginners learning robotics, electronics and Arduino programming.
World’s Fastest Tricopter to be Demoed at CES
YI Technology will for the first time in the United States conduct a live demo of its Erida tricopter during CES 2017. YI claims Erida is the world’s fastest tricopter with a top speed of 75 MPH.
Hease Retail Robot Debuting at CES 2017
Hease Robotics is introducing its Hease retail robot that uses artificial intelligence to provide guidance, deliver simple and complex information, offer coupons and deals, and retrieve data.
Minitaur Quadruped Robot Walks, Climbs Fences, Opens Doors
You’ve probably seen robots that walk, roll, climb and open doors. The Ghost Minitaur robot, however, does all of this in one package
GoPro Karma Drone Goes on Sale October 23 for $799
The GoPro Karma drone was officially introduced, and it’s easy to fly thanks to a simple controller, easy-to-use interface, and foldable design.
Starship Delivery Robots Find Mothership in Mercedes ‘Robovan’
Instead of completing door-to-door delivery, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans will drive to pre-agreed locations to load and unload goods and then dispatch the Starship delivery robots in the final step for on-demand delivery.
Win an EZ-Robot JD Humanoid Robot Kit
Enter our sweepstakes for your chance to win a $429.99 JD Humanoid robot kit! Build a fully functional robot with legs and gripper arms using EZ-bits that simply clip together.
Yuneec Breeze Drone vs. Yuneec Typhoon H Drone
Yuneec’s Breeze drone is the company’s first product geared toward the mass market. Here’s how the Breeze drone compares to Yuneec’s flagship Typhoon H drone.
YI Erida Tricopter Drone Flies 75 MPH
YI Technology’s Erida tricopter drone can fly at speeds up to 75 mph and stay in the air for up to 40 minutes. Erida also is the first full carbon-fiber, tricopter drone featuring 4K video.
Evive: An Impressive Arduino-Based Robotics Platform
Evive is a functional Arduino-based board with some very impressive capabilities, and it could be a great way to start your DIY robotics journey.
iRobot Roomba 960 vs. Roomba 980: Robot Vacuum Comparison
iRobot’s Roomba 960 robot vacuum is a cheaper version of the Roomba 980 that launched earlier this year. Here’s a comparison of the two robot vacuums.
DJI Drone Arena Opens in Korea
The DJI Arena will give drone enthusiasts of all skill levels a place to gather and fly. The DJI Arena will be equipped with safety nets, an adjustable LED-lit obstacle course, and a LCD TV for a first-person view from the drones.
Dyson 360 Eye Robot Vacuum Doesn’t Faze iRobot
The Dyson 360 Eye robot vacuum goes on sale in the United States on August 1, 2016 for $999. iRobot, which has dominated the robot vacuum market since 2002, isn’t worried about the stiff competition.
Jibo SDK Beta Version Available to Developers
Developers now have access to the beta version of the Jibo SDK, allowing them to build Jibo skills using JavaScript. Skills built by developers will be put through a certification process and will be accessible in the Jibo Skill Store, which the company says will launch later in 2016.
10 Epic Self-Driving Car Trips
A look back at 10 memorable rides that helped spur the development of self-driving cars.
Leka Robot for Special Needs Kids Launches on Indiegogo
The Leka social robot is designed for children with autism, Down’s syndrome, or multiple disabilities. Leka provides sensory stimulation to help special needs children become more independent and improve their motor and social skills.
Win a Grillbot Automatic Grill Cleaning Robot
Grillbot takes between 10-30 minutes to clean a grill and can be programmed to perform a light or deep cleaning depending on how dirty your grill grates are.
DFRobot Antbo DIY Robot
DFRobot has introduced its Antbo DIY robot designed to teach children and teenagers the basic principles of robotics. Antbo has 30 neurons for self-learning and “bionic” capabilities to analyze and understand its surroundings.
Pepper Robots Selling iPhones in Tokyo
Peppers “staff” the shop on three floors and they’re programmed to sell iPhone 6s phones and introduce a new electricity service from a SoftBank subsidiary.
iRobot Braava jet 240 Mopping Robot
The iRobot Braava jet 240 Mopping Robot mops hard floor surfaces with high amounts of traffic, like kitchens and bathrooms, where dirt builds in hard-to-reach places.
How to 3D Print a Working Ghostbusters Ghost Trap
Have you always wanted a Ghostbusters ghost trap of your own? Here’s how you can build a working ghost trap with doors, sounds, lights and smoke using a 3D printer.
Amazon Echo Dot
Amazon Echo Dot is a hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses the same voice recognition as Amazon Echo.
Amazon Tap
Amazon Tap is part of the Alexa family. Tap has the same tower-like form factor as Amazon Echo, but it’s cordless, has a 9-hour battery life and can be easily moved around your home
DJI Phantom 4 Drone
The DJI Phantom 4 drone is the easiest and safest drone to fly from DJI to date. DJI Phantom 4 drone uses computer vision to reconstruct a 3D model of its environment and intelligently navigate around obstacles.