robotics

Google's Robot Recruits Dominate DARPA's Rescue Challenge

Posted in Business on 23rd Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller

Two companies acquired by Google demonstrate remarkable feats of agility and dexterity (albeit slowly) at a competition held in Florida.

Robotic surgery is no better than the alternative, but it is more expensive

Posted in Hardware on 21st Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller

Robotic surgery might be a growing trend among hospitals, but it isn't any better than conventional approaches, according to new research.

Why Does Google Need So Many Robots?

Posted in Hardware on 16th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller

To Jump From The Web To The Real World.

Google buys Boston Dynamics, maker of spectacular robots

Posted in Featured, Hardware on 15th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller

Google has acquired robotics engineering company Boston Dynamics, best known for its line of quadrupeds with funny gaits and often mind-blowing capabilities.

Google robots may pose challenge to Amazon drones

Posted in Business on 5th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller

Google has revealed it has taken over seven robotics companies in the past half a year and has begun hiring staff to develop its own product.