It’s a simple robot that drags a pen around to draw on paper. [Tim] decided to build one that uses a simple skid-steer design to get around the page. An Arduino Nano is the brains of the ...

"I'd like to purchase a Porsche utilitarian 'kill-one-to-save-five' convertible in blue please…" Ron Arkin became interested in such questions when he attended a conference on robot ethics in 2004.

Thankfully, it’s easy to make your own dowels at home. [Pask Makes] has used a simple dowel plate before, but this time, decided to build the deluxe version. A thick steel plate is drilled with ...

Paying greater attention to material properties and the shape of real limbs has inspired the development of very simple robots with impressively flexible movements. The robot Stumpy is a great ...

Surprised and delighted—that’s how I’d describe my experience with the Wyze Robot Vacuum. Setup was quick and simple. The mapping cycle was quicker than others (about seven minutes total ...

A photographer catches a glimpse of the future as he visits some of the world’s leading robot labs Photographs by Max Aguilera-Hellweg Those lifelike robots you see on TV? They might not be ...

Robot vacuums will typically have a few physical buttons that set off basic tasks. At the very cheapest end of the market, you'll be using these, and/or perhaps a remote control, to instruct your ...

Humanoid robots are a familiar trope in popular culture ... but in terms of intelligence we just don't understand enough of the same basic principles," says Dr Simmons. "People are aiming to ...

Robot vacuums can help you dispose of dust, pet hair, and other debris in your home with minimal effort on your part. Even better: Some models actually empty their own dustbin. If you're looking ...

From simple surgeries, or those aimed for single disease treatment, the robot was gradually used in more complicated procedures requiring greater dexterity, such as gastrectomy plus D2 ...

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Whether you're looking to avoid allergens or simply want to do as little housework as possible, these are the best self-emptying robot vacuums we've tested. I'm PCMag's managing editor for ...