robots
E-whiskers: highly sensitive tactile sensors for robotics and other applications
Posted in Hardware on 23rd Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
Among their potential applications is giving robots new abilities to see and feel their surrounding environment.
Where is Googles robotics "moonshot" taking us?
Posted in Hardware on 25th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
None of this is ready for prime time, but Google is one of the few companies with deep enough pockets to dream this big.
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.
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.