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The zaniest robots of 2022

Robots were omnipresent in 2022 and were able to pick up fragile eggs, sculpt Italian marble and even paint portraits.

29/12/2022

Health news

This ultrasound robot can help detect rheumatoid arthritis earlier

A new ultrasound robot could help hospitals scan patients for rheumatoid arthritis more efficiently and at an earlier stage.

08/12/2022

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The rise of the robot revolution

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Experts have noted that increased efficiency means a serious addition to the economy, while reports suggest AI could add up to 13 trillion Euros to the global economy by 2030.

11/11/2022

Work

More workers are burning out over fears robots are taking their jobs

Researchers say fear about robots taking our jobs is at times unfounded, with many people underestimating their own capabilities compared to a robot.

12/10/2022

Tech News

Robot Ai-Da becomes first to give evidence to UK's House of Lords

The artist robot Ai-Da is named after 19th century computer pioneer Ada Lovelace.

12/10/2022

Tech News

Worth the hype? What to make of Tesla’s new humanoid bot

Tesla is the latest car manufacturer to unveil a humanoid robot. How advanced is it?

03/10/2022

Health news

This bionic hand can be updated remotely anytime, anywhere

British prosthetics manufacturer Covvi convinced Australian Paralympian Jessica Smith to try this bionic hand, which can be updated remotely according to her needs.

16/09/2022

Tech News

This ‘smart bin’ sorts recycling so you don’t have to

The “smart bin” harnesses advanced technology including robotics, AI and sensors to properly identify and sort recycling waste.

13/09/2022

Health news

How was your day? This robot might finally get children to answer

Would you confide in this robot? Some children shared information with it that they didn’t share before.

01/09/2022

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Highlights of the annual World Robot Conference in Beijing.

The annual World Robot Conference opened in Beijing on Thursday with barista robots and dancing dog robots, among other things

18/08/2022

Tech News

The US Space Force is deploying robot dogs to patrol its stations

The four-legged robots - which have been called dystopian by detractors - have been successfully trialled as patrol dogs at Cape Canaveral.

10/08/2022

Tech News

Can robots trick us by acting like humans?

The researchers have found that subtle behaviours could potentially help robots interact better with humans in the future.

09/08/2022

Tech News

Scientists have built a Bambi-like robot that is learning how to walk

The researchers built the robot so they could find out more about the process animals go through when learning to walk.

19/07/2022

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How a new breed of robots could revolutionise the workplace

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Cobots – collaborative robots – are designed for human interaction and could soon be working alongside people in factories and offices

13/07/2022

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Dubai is looking to become one of the smartest cities in the world

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Robots are fast becoming a part of our daily lives and Dubai is using its position as a future-thinking city, driven by technology, to become one of the smartest cities in the world.

30/06/2022

The Exchange

Could a robot do your job?

In partnership with Media City

Machine automation has been rising rapidly since the 1960s. And now the push toward robotization is getting stronger.

22/06/2022

Tech News

Watch: Scientists test 'living skin' on robot that can heal when cut

The skin is water-resistant, has self-healing properties, and can move and stretch with the movement of the robotic body parts.

09/06/2022

Smart Regions

How 'RoboCoop' is teaching the next generation of STEM innovators?

In partnership with the European Commission

Smart Regions heads to Bratislava, Slovakia, to see how a European project called RoboCoop is inspiring the next generation of innovators.

06/06/2022

Tech News

Forget doing household chores: Dyson robots will do it for you

Dyson is planning to bring a long-standing promise of sci-fi films to life.

25/05/2022

Eco-Innovation

Are robot beekeepers the secret to saving the vital pollinators?

A robot controls everything from the ideal temperature to honey harvesting.

20/05/2022