Japanese researchers develops a Snake robot to help in disaster zones
Japanese scientists have created a snake robot that stretches 8m in length and is covered in hairs, designed to help rescue workers in disaster zones. Made …
Apple’s self-driving cars: Apple’s AI project described as “The mother of all AI projects”
Code-named Project Titan, Apple’s self-driving car is reportedly made and ready to roll. The Guardian has received files containing information about the tech giant’s automated …
Scientists hope to explore Fukushima nuclear power plant with Little Sunfish
Back in 2011, a Tsunami devastated parts of Japan, resulting in more than 18,000 deaths. The Tsunami also hit the Fukushima nuclear power plant, making …
Tertill snips weeds so you don’t have to
If the intermittent sun and rain in the UK has your garden looking more like a forest, but you don’t have the energy to weed, …
Alphabet developing drone-tracking system
Google’s parent company Alphabet is working with the FAA and NASA to develop a drone-tracking system that should go some way to prevent drones crashing …
Modular robot uses jigsaw puzzle to complete tasks
The Japanese art of paper folding may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you consider advancements in robotic design but Origami …
Emme allows you to 3D print your own robot from €25
Spanish developer and engineer Salvador has launched a campaign to finance his 3D printed robot Emme on Kickstarter, merging the worlds of 3D printed toys …
Driverless cars will generate $7 trillion in revenues by 2050
Intel thinks there will be a very definite driverless car “passenger economy” by 2050, creating numerous opportunities for businesses as individuals change from drivers into …
DragonflEye turns a dragonfly into a robot
In January, the first DragonflEye concept was demoed by Draper Labs, an independent biomedical solutions laboratory, to help control a real life dragonfly, which could …
Uber driverless cars: Uber sacks ex-Google employee over non-compliance with court orders
Uber has dismissed Anthony Levandoski because he refused to help with the investigation into stealing trade secrets from Google. He decided not to testify and …