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MIT teaches robots to understand context

MIT researchers have developed a system to teach robots context. This allowed a test robot to correctly process ninety percent of complex commands.

Mowing robot mows grass in Almere Herbal District

In Almere Kruidenwijk a mowing robot has been driving around for 6 weeks. The test shall be carried out on the piece of grass on the Mosweg.

Atlas robot does the housekeeping (experiment)

Having household robots is a wish that is often expressed. However, this is not easy to achieve. Boston Dynamics, did an experiment with its Atlas robot.

Tinybot, social desktop robot for people with dementia and their families

Robert Paauwe and Wang Long Li, initiators of Tinybots and studying at the VU in Amsterdam, are working hard on the road. Robert gave the winning startup pitch during the Internet of Things event of NRC Live and Wang Long Li is one of the six promising starting entrepreneurs who have been nominated for the Rotterdam Starter Award. This prize is linked to a sum of money that the entrepreneurs can use to build on their dream.

Kobi a handy robot "gardener" for all seasons

Kobi is an autonomous robot that helps you with your hand in every season. Kobi is more than a standard lawnmower robot, so he also starts picking up and shredding leaves and blowing away snow when winter is in the country.

Honda 3E robot concept

Every year, the CES displays the latest electronic devices and robots. Honda has already let go of a foretaste. With the Concept '3E: Empower, Experience, Empathy' Honda wants to show new robot concepts at the trade show in Las

Handle, new Boston Dynamics robot

Boston Dynamics has shown a new robot. Unlike robots that the company previously made, now with wheels that are attached to the legs.

Exoskeleton for skiing

Roam Robotics has unveiled an exoskeleton built specifically to reduce the pressure on your knees while skiing. The Robotic Ski Exoskeletons are smart electromechanical auxiliary muscles that give you more strength and make you ski for longer.

Dubai gets robocops

Dubai doesn't shy away from modern technology. For example, the fire brigade has water jet packs to fight fires from the air and the police in Lamborghini drive with crime prevention software. Now the next step is taken: robocops. The Dubai police recently started using the human-like REEM robot, developed by the Spanish company Pal Robotics. However, this RoboCop is less spectacular than the cyborg from the science fiction film of the same name. REEM does not take to the streets heavily armed to track down and eliminate criminals. This robot helps citizens to file a report, pay fines and provide general information.

Robotdog Aibo from Sony is back

New robot dog Aibo AIBO is back. After more than ten years, Sony has decided to give a new life to his iconic robot dog. The aim is that the robot dog can form an emotional bond with members of the family and offer them love, affection and pleasure. Aibo ERS-1000

Six-legged robot is agile and easily programmable

Thanks to its six legs, Hexa is much more agile than bipotent robots. The robot is easy to control and self-programming. The robot is for sale via Kickstarter from 499 dollars and will be ready in February.

A robot that folds up the laundry

When you talk to people about the tasks they would like to leave to a robot, folding the laundry is one of them. Saai work that we like to leave to a robot.

Interesting robots at CES 2018

Every year, the latest electronics and robotics are presented at the CES. The fair gives a foretaste of what to expect in the coming year. We have listed a number of interesting robots for you. If you want to follow the latest development, please visit our Twitter channel with the latest news from the CES 2018.

Robot makes its debut at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest

San Marino was the first country to add a robot to its act at the Eurovision song festival. During the song Who We Are by Jessika feat. Jenifer Brening we see 4 NAO robots accompanying the singer with dance and entertainment.

A robot with the movements of a human being

The robot was built at the University of Tokyo. The makers made sure that he looked like a human being as much as possible. He has a skeleton, muscles and even a kind of nervous system. The researchers claim that these two robots, called Kenshiro and Kengoro, are the most anatomically correct robots to date. That may well be true.

Robot Sophia, surprisingly human

During an interview on stage in Saudi Arabia, Robot Sophia, Hanson robotics, shows that she is surprisingly human in her expression and her answers. When asked whether robots could have human consciousness and whether they should have, Sophia did not immediately give clear answers. "Why? Is that bad", she asked evasively? When the question was repeated, Sophia once again answered with a question again.

Robot Care-E carries your luggage and walks with you

This summer KLM will be testing a new technical masterpiece that will make travelling a lot easier. Robot Care-E will carry your luggage and escort you to your gate. The robot was created to improve the flow at the airport and make travelling easier. You will be greeted by Care-E, after which it will ask for your flight ticket. The friendly eyes of the device point you to the scanner and look happy when your airplane ticket is approved.

LG invests 78 million euro in robot start ups

LG has invested 78 million euro in robotics start-ups. The investment is part of LG's ThinQ AI strategy and the company promises that more investments will follow.

Robot CIMON launched by space X

SpaceX, the space company, has commissioned NASA to launch a robot with artificial intelligence to the ISS space station. The CIMON (Crew Interactive Mobile Companion) spherical robot has a large screen with a drawn face. With fourteen propellers, CIMON can move itself through the weightless space station.

Honda stops with the Asimo Robot

Honda has announced that it will stop developing Asimo. In 2000, the android robot was the first machine that could move on two legs without tripping, thus representing a major breakthrough in robotic motor skills. Later on, the robot also acquired the ability to recognize objects and voices and to move autonomously.

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