How much will robotics boost the British economy?
In a report entitled ‘Future-proofing UK manufacturing’, Barclays predicts that investments in robotics and automation will boost the British economy to an enormous extent. Investments …
Superhuman strength: Distant dream or close reality?
An EU funded project entitled Robo-Mate is developing a robotic body suit that increases the strength of the person wearing it. Scientists, engineers and many …
Everything you need to know about Sony’s Snooper Drones
Sony has announced a partnership with Japanese company ZMP to help develop drones that can be used to explore inaccessible places and then will share …
Autonomous cars will be mainstream by 2025
According to Juniper Research, autonomous, self-driving, cars are soon to become a reality. By 2025 approximately 20 million autonomous cars will be roadworthy, driving themselves …
Amazon patents automated vehicle sense and avoid system
Delivery drones aren’t the only robotic device Amazon has in the works for improving life and responding to consumer demand. The company has decided to …
International Robot Exhibition: The Automated Tech That’s Becoming More Like Humans Everyday
Some of the world’s most ingenious robotic inventions were showcased at the tail-end of 2015 in Tokyo at the International Robot Exhibition, setting the precedent …
Sphero updates BB8 robot with waerable controller
Sphero’s BB8 robot has been enhanced with a wearable – aptly called the Force Band – that can control the little critter, making it move …