Chinese man marries the robot he built
Although there’s nothing wrong with being obsessed with all things robot, one Chinese man took this one step further by marrying a robot he built …
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EYMS teaches kids a foreign language
A Kickstarter campaign is trying to make it easier for children to learn a second language by rewarding them with fun when they learn (and …
Kitables DIY drone due to take off in April
Kitables is due to start shipping its Lego-inspired DIY drone in April 2017, after raising a whopping $40,000 in its crowdfunding campaign. There are a …
Soshee robotic dog will announce new social interactions
An estate agent has come up with a life-like dog root that will tell you when you’ve received interaction on social media with a woof. …
Open-source drone designed to map undiscovered areas
HHS and MSF Japan have jointly designed a drone that can map areas not previously explored to add to MissingMaps.org. The 3D-printed UAV drone, called …
Oxbotica Selenium is a robotic brain to control cars
An Oxford University spin-off has developed the technology to control automated cars, but it doesn’t make hardware, rather providing the “brains” of the vehicle. Oxbotica’s …
Amazon boss shows off huge robot suit
Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos has shown off the company’s latest robotic machine – a giant robot suit – at a top secret event. Although it’s …
Drone racing is the new flying gadget trend
Forget delivery drones or photography drones, the flying robots are now being developed specifically for racing around a virtual track. In fact, Andy Shen, a professional …
Volkswagen Sedric is a lounge-like comfort pod
Volkswagen has unveiled Sedric, a driverless car designed to be as comfortable as sitting on your sofa as it drives you to work. The AI-powered vehicle is controlled …
Shape shifting drone can withstand crashes
Researchers have developed a commercial drone that can resist damage by changing from rigid to soft in the event of an accident. The EPFL, in Lausanne, …