Riding the wings of the award winning Robotic Arm Trainer, OWI has made robotic arm technology more affordable without compromising quality. With Robotic Arm Edge, command the gripper to open and close, wrist motion of 120 degrees, an extensive elbow range of 300 degrees, base rotation of 270 degrees, base motion of 180 degrees, vertical reach of 15 inches, horizontal reach of 12.6 inches, and lifting capacity of 100g Read More Read Full Story
D-REX Interactive Dinosaur D-Rex Interactive Pet Dino is the ultimate pet. A ferocious yet loyal dinosaur with an independent personality, D-Rex combines robotics, proprietary software and reptilian skin to create a lifelike appearance and behavior. He'll walk, chomp, bare his teeth and roar to let you know what he wants. D-Rex might demand food or want to play a game, and he'll hear your voice and respond to your touch. Like the ideal pet, D-Rex will protect your stuff and attack on command... Read Full Story
According to The Matrix (The movie), Humans invented A.I., then there was a war between humans and machines... Machines used humans as a source of energy (batteries) and cultivated humans in fields... Thats a nice story, but are we heading there? The University Of South Florida (U.S.F.) is working on Gastrobots ( picture ), robots powered by themselves through the digestion of food . They are expected to be autonomous and energy self -sufficient, as long as they are out doors. In 2000, Chew... Read Full Story
Introducing the first friends in a new series of lifelike cubs from WowWee Alive. With super-soft fur and a totally realistic look, this cuddly cub gives little tiger lovers a totally true-to-life experience. Pick him up by the scruff of the neck and watch his legs with go limp, like a real cub being carried by his mother. Wowwee™ : ALIVE™ White Tiger Cub Plush Robotic Toy in White/Black WowWee Alive White Tiger Cub Plush Robotic Toy. Meet White Tiger Cub, part of the new series from Wowwee... Read Full Story
Introducing the first friends in a new series of lifelike cubs from WowWee Alive. With super-soft fur and a totally realistic look, this cuddly cub gives little lion lovers a true-to-life experience. Pick him up by the scruff of the neck and watch his legs go limp, just like a real cub being carried by his mother. Wowwee™ : ALIVE™ Lion Cub Plush Robotic Toy in Tan Meet Lion Cub, the first in a new series from Wowwee Alive. With realistic looking fur, petting Lion Cub is a true to life... Read Full Story
Potomac man
at forefront of
‘robotics revolution’
Robot being built
for military use will
fuel self by foraging for food
by Erin Donaghue | Staff Writer
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An artist’s concept depicts how the Energetically Autonomous Tactical Robot, or EATR, could look once it is developed. The robot, which is being developed by the Potomac-based Robotic Technology Inc., is geared for long-range military missions... Read Full Story
Anyone who knows me well enough will remember that I'm a major fan of all things robotic. It's a lot more than just my love of the classic cartoon series, The Transformers, and I've carried it around with me for the rest of my life thus far. This video is pretty interesting and triggers memories of a lot of horror / suspense movies where the creature or monstrosity keeps coming back to life. Apparently they've figured out how to make robots do the same thing... #5 - Modular robot reassembles... Read Full Story
If we were to tell you that a robot existed that pours the perfect pint of beer, would you call us crazy, or ask for more information? We're guessing the latter. In any event, you need to check this out, especially as this is the day before July 4, and you're itching for a way to kill some time before heading home for the long weekend.
The robot's name is Mr. Asahi, and he pours beer better than your neighborhood bartender. It only pours Asahi beer, though. (Hence the name!) It (he... Read Full Story
Robotic Technology Inc.’s Energetically Autonomous Tactical Robot — that’s right, “EATR” — “can find, ingest, and extract energy from biomass in the environment (and other organically-based energy sources), as well as use conventional and alternative fuels (such as gasoline, heavy fuel, kerosene, diesel, propane, coal, cooking oil, and solar) when suitable,” reads the company’s Web site.
This one grabs flies, mice or other small creatures, scrapes them into a microbial fuel cell vat of... Read Full Story
Think about your workspace and imagine if your furniture or your desk or cubicle could automatically reconfigure for different applications with a simple wave of the hand. Now check out the reality of Clemson's Animated Work Environment (AWE). Essentially, AWE is a programmable wall with varied displays that can switch between six configurations just by activating a proximity sensor. For example, when the wall is hanging overhead like a ceiling, the act of standing up triggers the sensor and... Read Full Story
