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Scanning the globe to bring you all the news related to robots, robot technology, and nanotech, both good and evil.

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Musical Robots & Motoman News »

Ring in the new year with fun robots like the Shimon, the world's first robotic jazz player, the Motoman, who can now sort and assemble Lego blocks and more. January 6, 2010

Dancing & Driving Robots »

Artificial Intelligence is nothing until it knows how to dance and drive. That's why this edition of Robot News covers the latest technology around like the Mahru Humanoid Robot from South Korea who can shake that ass, the Aida robot that can live inside your car dashboard to help you drive better and more. December 7, 2009

Walking Robots & Blob Bots »

The end is near! At least, the end of wheeled robots. Learn about these crazy technological advancements with the US Army's Petman project that can walk upright for suit protection testing and a morphing mobile robot able to change shape to fit into small spaces. November 3, 2009

Robots: From Sci-fi To Reality »

Scientists today are turning to science fiction when it comes to robotic development. Check out Japan's Power-loader exoskeleton suit inspired by Aliens, a robotic arm gas pump and the RIBA teddy bear nurse. October 8, 2009

Robots Who Care »

Little known fact: not all robots are out to destroy humanity. Some of them like to be nice and help us out. Check out these life-saving robots, like Japan's Rescue Bot designed to save disaster victims, chef bots who can cook up a nice meal and others. September 14, 2009

Robot Pitchers and ASIMO News »

Those damn robots keep getting smarter and smarter, all thanks to us! We take a look at a pair of robotic arms that can throw a perfect pitch, a robot with a memory and an update on the beloved ASIMO. August 10, 2009

Robots Who Are Smarter Than You »

This edition of Robot News won't make you feel good (or very smart) with a substitute robot teacher in Japan, a machine that can read and an emo humanoid. July 13, 2009

Buckle Up With Ford Robotics »

We catch up with Stephen Kozak, Safety Chief Engineer of Body Engineering from Ford, who treats us to some curb jumping, side rockets and car simulations, all in the name of safety! June 24, 2009

Robot Penguins, Beetles, and Geckos »

Not every robot is designed to look human. Take, for example, these innovative little piles of nuts and bolts, which emulate penguins, beetles, and geckos. The robot revolution is changing species, and we kinda like it. May 4, 2009

Fashion Model Robots »

The world has a lot to offer itself in the way of robots but Japan takes the cake with their latest, a runway-ready femmebot fashion model. Yeah, wait til you see her (it?). April 6, 2009

Bionic Hamsters and Other Marvels »

Want a bionic hamster? Interested in playing rock-paper-scissors with a robot? Maybe you're looking for a virtual reality floor that moves in reverse to compensate for your movement through an environment. It's all in Robot News. March 2, 2009

Pongbot, Ping-Pong Droid, and YouBot »

The world of robots is evolving at quite a clip and today we're here to tell you about a Pong playing bot that will destroy you, a 3-story ping-pong ball launching bot, and an automaton built to look just like you. February 23, 2009

The Gentler Side of Robots »

If you're wondering why robots in movies are only designed to kill, we've got some great robot news for you. These guys are designed to help the common good and they don't come equipped with any ballistic guns or self-destruct bombs. February 6, 2009

Future Workplace Robots »

From teleconferencing to farming, the future of how we use robots, or perhaps how they use us, is not so far off. Observe the overly emotional Nexi from MIT and the crumbling athlete bot that falls apart from exhaustion. January 22, 2009

Robot Wives and Swarm Bots »

As our robot overlords grow ever closer to their glorious annexation of Earth, it will become necessary to have robot spouses, which is where Aiko comes in, a robot wife who can draw, do math, and slap you around. January 5, 2009

Motoman SDA 10 and Sexy Pole-Dancing Robots »

It's important to stay abreast of what our future leaders are up to, which is why we must tell you about the SDA 10, a pancake making robot, as well as London's own saucy pole-dancing robots complete with pelvic thrusting and everything. December 15, 2008

AR Robo-maid and The Roach »

It's time to get the scoop from Kevin and Olivia once again on all things robots. This time, they'll look at the new Japanese AR (Assistant Robot) from Japan destined to someday be your robo-maid of choice, among many other exciting robot tidbits. December 1, 2008

Mecha-Godzilla, Flute-Bot »

Back with all the news that's fit for robots, in this edition we'll update you on what's going on with an $800 Mecha-Godzilla, an edifying flute-bot, and Honda's fancy robotic legs. November 18, 2008

EL-E And Robotic Servitude »

It's not elitist to say that robots are designed to serve man and today's bots do just that. It's a great time to be lazy, because science has finally created cybernetic life forms that listen to voice commands and carry large payloads without complaining. Of course, it's all a ploy to lull us into a false sense of security, but so what? Check out the EL-E, a real WALL-E, and a new Segway. November 3, 2008

Salvador Dabot, Robot Portrait Artist »

Today's Robot News focuses on Salvador Dabot, a robot that can paint an accurate portrait using vector graphics, as well as the Cyberdine HAL, a killer exoskeleton suit. October 20, 2008

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