Robotic hoover cleans Fife Hospital
Automated hoovers are nothing new, but Victoria Hospital in Fife has just implemented one on a major scale. Zig – a name chosen by a …
Hermes trials self-driving couriers in London
Courier company Hermes has launched its very own self-driving vehicle delivery trials in Southwark, using Starship Technologies’ six-wheeled robots. However, Hermes delivery drivers shouldn’t be …
Yelp becomes latest food delivery robot to hit the streets
Yelp’s Eat 24 food delivery service has become the latest food truck to deliver tasty delights to customers, with trials of the automated food delivery …
SkyX drones combine a helicopter and aeroplane
Startup SkyX has launched a drone that combines the vertical takeoff talents of a helicopter, with the flying prowess of aeroplanes. The company’s first launch, …
Disney Robots: Disney files patent for robotic assistants at theme parks
Disney has filed a patent that hints at its upcoming robotic efforts. The company has already suggested its parks could be staffed by humanoid robots …
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 …
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 …