Robots - at work and play
Robots are fast becoming part of everyday life. And not just toy robots (such as Transformers: Robots In Disguise) or those coveted by film fans in movies such as I, robot – but the real deal, bolts and steel, working robot.
Robots in car plants or working in space most readily spring to mind, but robots are now employed in many industries. They can walk, talk, dance, shop and even conduct surgery. Our Robotics in action section provides a fascinating insight into the implemention of cybernetics and robotics in real-life.
If your interest lies in metal on metal action? Rid yourself of robot rage online with virtual robot wars.
Alternatively, build your own robot for extreme destruction and compete for real with the help of our Robot wars section.
For those with a less destructive bent, we also feature less combative sporting robot events such as robot football and olympic games
Space elevator competition
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NASA funded competition could see passengers get a lift to space.
Source: scenta
Date Published: November 05, 2009
Send in the robots
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An engineer is developing a robot fish that could monitor water quality.
Source: scenta
Date Published: November 02, 2009
Safety in motion
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New project could make robots act more like humans.
Source: scenta
Date Published: October 26, 2009
All seeing
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Engineers develop robot to help blind people.
Source: scenta
Date Published: October 20, 2009
Robot peripheral vision
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Researchers hope to improve robots’ eyes by studying peripheral vision.
Source: scenta
Date Published: October 16, 2009
Robot snooker
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Inventors claim their pool-playing robot is programmed to win.
Source: scenta
Date Published: September 23, 2009
It swims
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A new swimming robot is inspired by the Amazonian knifefish.
Source: scenta
Date Published: September 22, 2009
