All news on the topic: Robots

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Three-armed robot conductor makes its debut in Dresden
German city’s Sinfoniker says aim is not to replace humans but to play music human conductors would find impossible
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Boston Dynamics has developed a new robot, and it’s their most intimidating creation yet
Just over eight years ago a robot Atlas was introduced to the world by Boston Dynamics and we collectively freaked out.
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Future sports stadiums should be environmentally friendly, kids say
Eight in 10 try to be mindful about helping the planet in their daily lives - from recycling, to turning off the tap when brushing their teeth
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New robot dog to work on motorways and roadsides to help end traffic jams
The canine - called Spot - is being tested on the M5 in Somerset where it will assess embankments, roads and bridges which are particularly hard for humans to reach
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New York subway police robot is deactivated after just four months in service
The egg-shaped police bot weighs 420 pounds, stands 5 foot 3 inches tall and until recently patrolled the 42nd Street subway station at Times Square, New York
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Elon Musk breaks silence on claims Tesla robot 'attacked worker and drew blood'
Two years ago a Tesla worker left blood splattered across the floor after a robotic arm in the factory sunk it's metallic claw into his back and arms. But now Elon Musk has hit back at the media for the way it was reported
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Micro robots made out of human cells could revolutionise healthcare, say experts
Clogged arteries, spinal cord nerve damage and damage to the retina in the eye could all be candidates for treatment with the new living robots, researchers said
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'I met ultra-realistic humanoid robot Ai-Da - she's creepy but extremely polite'
Sara Wallis says that after watching the Terminator films, she is wary artificial intelligence - but she hopes that the human brain will always be faster than robots
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'New smart scalpel is efficient and knows when a surgeon is ready to work'
Developers have been testing a new low-cost device consisting of a scalpel connected to a sensor-loaded circuit board fitted inside its handle, which can help surgeons
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Woman named 'world's ultimate cyborg' with 52 metal chips implanted into body
Anastasia Synn, a stunt and magic performer, has chosen to implant 52 electronic chips into her body - allowing her to do everything from open locks, find metal objects, call phone numbers, and perform magic tricks
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First AI robot CEO with 'processor instead of heart' made honorary professor
Humanoid Mika was awarded with a prestigious new title after becoming the world's first AI CEO - she marked the monumental moment by paying tribute to the 'human mind' for contributing to AI
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Four in ten kids want to see robot referees in sports, and cameras in footballs
Children aged between 10 and 16 have revealed the top technological advancements they are keen to see in sports - including AI coaches and sports commentary
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Massive police robot deployed as a 'reminder technology is watching folks'
New York City is set to trial a huge police robot-on-wheels at the Times Square Subway Station. Police say the robot - which has a help button - will not use facial recognition
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Aura the 'world's most advanced humanoid robot' to get own Las Vegas residency
Las Vegas is known to give residencies to the biggest stars - like Cher, Britney Spears, Usher and Celine Dion. Now, Aura, the 'world's most advanced humanoid robot,' is due to get her own place in the grand atrium at Sphere in Las Vegas
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'I met ultra-realistic robot who paints brilliantly and says she is not a risk'
Ai-Da spoke with a posh Home Counties accent and could paint an impressive watercolour - but questions over whether AI could eventually wipe out humanity remain
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Scientists fear AI robots will unleash Terminator-style nuclear war across world
Scientists have said that decisions made by artificial intelligence could cause 'nuclear-level catastrophe', with an expert warning that AI incidents are on the rise
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Robot dog spotted inspecting rubble at garage collapse which killed one
One person has been confirmed killed and five injured in the catastrophic collapse of a multifloor carpark in Lower Manhattan's Financial District in New York, US
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Wheeled robots bring space age shopping delivery to city streets
The box-shaped wheeled robots have already been spotted roaming the streets on Sale, in Greater Manchester after they hit the roads last week
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One-of-a-kind robotic shark can collect 500kg of plastic waste a day from waters
The WasteShark has been deployed in busy Canary Wharf, in London, and can travel up to 5km before needing to be recharged
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'I tried a self-driving car - it was so polite it may be the answer to road rage
Navigating London's busy roads and hundreds of traffic lights can be tough at the best of times - but Daily Mirror journalist Graham Hiscott tried it without any hands on the wheel
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Terminator-style robot inspired by sea cucumbers can liquify and reform itself
The incredible feat of engineering created by a team of robotics experts from universities across the world could have huge implications for future human medicine