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Older adults want robots that do more than vacuum, human factors/ergonomics researchers find
Researchers at Georgia Tech have discovered that, contrary to previous assumptions, older adults are more amenable than younger ones to having a robot "perform critical monitoring tasks that would require little interaction ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 14, 2009 |
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Vacuum robot is trilingual, knows witty dialect
(AP) -- It looks just like iRobot's Roomba vacuuming machine, except the new circular roaming vacuum cleaner from Sharp Corp. is trilingual, and even knows a hip humorous dialect.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
May 08, 2012 |
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New robot butler "HERB" can microwave your dinner (w/ Video)
(Phys.org) -- One of the big disappointments of the computer age is the distinct lack of robots in our everyday lives. For years we’ve all been teased by the possibilities of robots in SciFi movies and television shows, ...
May 03, 2012 |
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Engineering research brings seven adult-sized humanoid robots together for first time in US
Seven adult-sized humanoid robots took the stage during Drexel University's celebration of National Engineers Week, in a first-of-its-kind assembly of robotic technology. A showcase event on Feb. 20 introduced all seven of ...
Feb 21, 2012 |
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Roomba-maker iRobot clears path for robotics
Top scientists around the world are trying to improve upon robots, which can already detect bombs, perform surgery and even go into battle.
Apr 22, 2011 |
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60-second review: Auto-vacuuming robots
This column kicks off our series on gadgets to help you achieve your New Year's Resolution. Today's review: the latest in auto-vacuuming robots to aid our lazy readers who resolve to have a cleaner home. ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 06, 2011 |
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Emotional robot pets
Designers of robot pets are fighting a never-ending battle with consumers to provide entertaining and realistic gadgets that respond to human interaction in ever more nuanced ways, mimicking the behavior of real pet animals ...
Sep 17, 2010 |
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Useful, useless and unusual at US gadget show
Cutting-edge technology grabbed the headlines at the premier US gadget show here but the showrooms also featured products better described as useful, useless and downright unusual.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 11, 2010 |
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Scientists, lawyers mull effects of home robots
(AP) -- Eric Horvitz illustrates the potential dilemmas of living with robots by telling the story of how he once got stuck in an elevator at Stanford Hospital with a droid the size of a washing machine.
Dec 05, 2009 |
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As robots become more common, Stanford experts consider the legal challenges
(PhysOrg.com) -- They already detect and defuse bombs, control traffic patterns and do some basic household chores. And scientists predict that pretty soon, robots will be using artificial intelligence to play a larger role ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 23, 2009 |
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Samsung launches a new vacuuming robot
(PhysOrg.com) -- Samsung Electronics has launched its latest autonomous robot vacuum cleaner, the Tango, which is capable of vacuuming hardwood floors, carpets, and even beds without human assistance.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 06, 2009 |
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