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Scientists create octopus-inspired ‘super strong’ robotic suction cups
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28.04.2024
Scientists create octopus-inspired ‘super strong’ robotic suction cups
Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a robotic suction cup prototype that is much stronger than current industrial…
Humanoids? No, thanks. Most G7 countries feel uncomfortable with the most advanced robots
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13.04.2024
Humanoids? No, thanks. Most G7 countries feel uncomfortable with the most advanced robots
Are androids our friends or foes? It depends on the context. Most G7 countries have mixed feelings toward robots, according…
Airport employs robot disguised as a predator to scare wildlife away from runways
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02.04.2024
Airport employs robot disguised as a predator to scare wildlife away from runways
A headless, four-legged robot will be employed protect wildlife at a US airport. About the size of a Labrador, it…
State of the Union: Defence of democracy and aid for Gaza
My Europe
22.03.2024
State of the Union: Defence of democracy and aid for Gaza
In a single plenary session this week, the European Parliament passed legislation in two areas linked to the defence of…
‘It’s fantastic’: Dutch farmers rely on this €185,000 robot to keep their tulips in bloom
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22.03.2024
‘It’s fantastic’: Dutch farmers rely on this €185,000 robot to keep their tulips in bloom
Theo works weekdays, weekends and nights checking Dutch tulip fields for sick flowers. The boxy robot — named after a…
Will autonomous robots replace us or create more job opportunities for humans at sea?
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15.03.2024
Will autonomous robots replace us or create more job opportunities for humans at sea?
As autonomous robots become more advanced, some in the marine industry say they could replace dangerous and expensive work at…
A chat with Ai-Da: The world’s first lifelike robot artist advocating for a universal AI symbol
Culture
13.03.2024
A chat with Ai-Da: The world’s first lifelike robot artist advocating for a universal AI symbol
This wasn’t my usual interview. As I logged in to the Zoom meeting, there, on my computer screen, was a…
Would you trust a robot with your finances?
Business
02.03.2024
Would you trust a robot with your finances?
The robo-advising industry is expected to handle $5 trillion (€4.6 trillion) worldwide by 2027, as the technology has experienced a period…
Meet Spanish artist Alicia Framis: The first woman to marry a hologram
Culture
27.02.2024
Meet Spanish artist Alicia Framis: The first woman to marry a hologram
Imagine a partner who is always there when you need them, but who never gives you a kiss, a hug,…
Humanoid robots are already here. But do we really need them and will they replace humans?
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22.01.2024
Humanoid robots are already here. But do we really need them and will they replace humans?
Building a robot that’s both human-like and useful is a decades-old engineering dream inspired by popular science fiction. While the…