Robo-builder threatens the brickie

IS THE writing on the wall for the brickie? Engineers are racing to unveil the world's first robot capable of building a house at the touch of a button.

Designing Bug Perception into Robots

Brussels, Belgium (PRWEB) May 12, 2008 -- Insects have provided the inspiration for a team of European researchers seeking to improve the functionality of robots and robotic tools. The research...

Engineering 'Reliable Robots' on The Futures Channel

Burbank, CA (PRWeb) March 12, 2007 -- A typical day for Maria Bualat might include fine-tuning a set of million dollar micro-cameras so the rovers can "see" better while exploring miles of...

OC Robotics Snake-Arm Robots Steer Aircraft Assembly in a New Direction

(PRWEB) November 7, 2006 -- Working with Airbus, OC Robotics has achieved the first major milestone for a snake-arm robot designed for assembly and inspection tasks within aircraft wings– an...

Taser-equipped police bot will clean up lawless Waukesha, Wisconsin

Filed under: Robots Law enforcement officials across the country have been using robots for some time now to scope out potential bomb threats, intervene in hostage crises, and make dozens …