http://spectrum.ieee.orgrobotics IEEE Spectrum Robotics recent content Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:00:00 GMT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/vkFZA_hA2FU/ai-creates-fake-obama Videos of Barack Obama made from existing audio, video of him

Videos of Barack Obama made from existing audio, video of him]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:00:00 GMT Charles Q. Choi http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/robotics/artificial-intelligence/ai-creates-fake-obama http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/robotics/artificial-intelligence/ai-creates-fake-obama http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/L7JcniELBSU/iran-surena-mini University of Tehran roboticists have built a dancing, karate-chopping little humanoid called Surena Mini

University of Tehran roboticists have built a dancing, karate-chopping little humanoid called Surena Mini]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:12:00 GMT Erico Guizzo http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/iran-surena-mini http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/iran-surena-mini http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/aNSRu8QYPho/coordinated-robotics-winner-nasa-space-robotics-challenge By mastering a Mars robot simulator, an engineer and stay-at-home dad took home the $125,000 top prize

By mastering a Mars robot simulator, an engineer and stay-at-home dad took home the $125,000 top prize]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:30:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/coordinated-robotics-winner-nasa-space-robotics-challenge http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/coordinated-robotics-winner-nasa-space-robotics-challenge http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/HEIT-Fa03Lk/why-i-think-home-robots-will-become-invisible Joe Jones, the inventor of the Roomba, argues that home robots will follow computers into the shadows

Joe Jones, the inventor of the Roomba, argues that home robots will follow computers into the shadows]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:50:00 GMT Joe Jones http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/why-i-think-home-robots-will-become-invisible http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/why-i-think-home-robots-will-become-invisible http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/sg-vxVxMEDc/video-friday-darpa-luke-arm-human-support-robot-starting-robotics-company Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2017 15:35:00 GMT Evan Ackerman and Erico Guizzo http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-darpa-luke-arm-human-support-robot-starting-robotics-company http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-darpa-luke-arm-human-support-robot-starting-robotics-company http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/yZR0Dxw9pig/roomba-inventor-joe-jones-on-weed-killing-robot The inventor of the Roomba tells us about his new solar-powered, weed-destroying robot

The inventor of the Roomba tells us about his new solar-powered, weed-destroying robot]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2017 19:57:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/roomba-inventor-joe-jones-on-weed-killing-robot http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/roomba-inventor-joe-jones-on-weed-killing-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/n0bumJlrJL8/carbon-nanotube-computing-stacks-up A 3D stack of silicon logic, resistive RAM, nanotube circuits, and sensors uses new architecture and devices to save energy

A 3D stack of silicon logic, resistive RAM, nanotube circuits, and sensors uses new architecture and devices to save energy]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2017 15:00:00 GMT Katherine Bourzac http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/carbon-nanotube-computing-stacks-up http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/carbon-nanotube-computing-stacks-up http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/iPgYkYuPfdI/eu-developing-robot-badgers-for-underground-excavation Using robots to dig holes for infrastructure installation could put an end to road work

Using robots to dig holes for infrastructure installation could put an end to road work]]> Wed, 5 Jul 2017 20:20:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/eu-developing-robot-badgers-for-underground-excavation http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/eu-developing-robot-badgers-for-underground-excavation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/96JYZc8PoG0/anki-makes-programming-easy-with-drag-and-drop-coding With an easy-to-use interface based on Scratch, you can now command Anki's Cozmo to do complex tasks without any programming experience

With an easy-to-use interface based on Scratch, you can now command Anki's Cozmo to do complex tasks without any programming experience]]> Sat, 1 Jul 2017 13:00:00 GMT Celia Gorman http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/robotics/diy/anki-makes-programming-easy-with-drag-and-drop-coding http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/robotics/diy/anki-makes-programming-easy-with-drag-and-drop-coding http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/bvC5NcgYJgQ/video-friday-063017 Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:03:00 GMT Evan Ackerman and Erico Guizzo http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-063017 http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-063017 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/WwYNsYvvtPU/salto1p-is-the-most-amazing-jumping-robot-weve-ever-seen The extreme saltatorial skills of this "hyper-aggressive pogo-stick" will amaze you

The extreme saltatorial skills of this "hyper-aggressive pogo-stick" will amaze you]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:00:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/salto1p-is-the-most-amazing-jumping-robot-weve-ever-seen http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/salto1p-is-the-most-amazing-jumping-robot-weve-ever-seen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/P3Xw9FIjofw/ai-to-ensure-fewer-ufos To respond to a plague of drones, airports and other venues deploy AI systems to track and identify intruders

To respond to a plague of drones, airports and other venues deploy AI systems to track and identify intruders]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT Jeremy Hsu http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/drones/ai-to-ensure-fewer-ufos http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/drones/ai-to-ensure-fewer-ufos http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/tbIkBTz9NF8/chinas-big-tech-advantage-is-speed-not-cost HAX’s Ben Joffe takes a look at what’s going on in China’s startup sector

HAX’s Ben Joffe takes a look at what’s going on in China’s startup sector]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2017 23:30:00 GMT Tekla S. Perry http://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/at-work/start-ups/chinas-big-tech-advantage-is-speed-not-cost http://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/at-work/start-ups/chinas-big-tech-advantage-is-speed-not-cost http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/ZEnSa0OpC-w/uc-berkeley-releases-massive-dexnet-20-dataset A dataset of 6.7 million robust point clouds and grasps can train your neural network to reliably pick up objects

A dataset of 6.7 million robust point clouds and grasps can train your neural network to reliably pick up objects]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:04:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/uc-berkeley-releases-massive-dexnet-20-dataset http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/uc-berkeley-releases-massive-dexnet-20-dataset http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/K-6MhFzaegI/anki-code-lab-brings-sophisticated-graphical-programming-to-cozmo-robot With an easy-to-use interface based on MIT's Scratch, you can command Cozmo to do complex tasks without any programming experience

With an easy-to-use interface based on MIT's Scratch, you can command Cozmo to do complex tasks without any programming experience]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2017 23:50:00 GMT Celia Gorman and Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/anki-code-lab-brings-sophisticated-graphical-programming-to-cozmo-robot http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/anki-code-lab-brings-sophisticated-graphical-programming-to-cozmo-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/dh344ksOHJA/how-i-built-an-ai-to-sort-2-tons-of-lego-pieces A GPU-based neural network was the only way to handle a garage full of Lego

A GPU-based neural network was the only way to handle a garage full of Lego]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:00:00 GMT Jacques Mattheij http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/how-i-built-an-ai-to-sort-2-tons-of-lego-pieces http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/how-i-built-an-ai-to-sort-2-tons-of-lego-pieces http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/PjD9NZ72H9s/video-friday-self-driving-potato-nasa-at-mars-autonomous-sumo-robots Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:51:00 GMT Evan Ackerman and Erico Guizzo http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-self-driving-potato-nasa-at-mars-autonomous-sumo-robots http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-self-driving-potato-nasa-at-mars-autonomous-sumo-robots http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/lkmqlxQPllQ/what-does-your-smart-meter-know-about-you It may be more than you’d like

It may be more than you’d like]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMT Tekla S. Perry http://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/energy/the-smarter-grid/what-does-your-smart-meter-know-about-you http://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/energy/the-smarter-grid/what-does-your-smart-meter-know-about-you http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/j-PkVXjaDJw/are-telepresence-robots-the-best-way-to-explore-other-worlds The most efficient way to exploring other planets may be sending humans to orbit, and letting robots do everything else

The most efficient way to exploring other planets may be sending humans to orbit, and letting robots do everything else]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:52:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/space-robots/are-telepresence-robots-the-best-way-to-explore-other-worlds http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/space-robots/are-telepresence-robots-the-best-way-to-explore-other-worlds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/9BViG_8tdEY/drone-fireworks-5g-communications-and-streaming-vr-coming-to-olympic-games Intel says its new Olympics sponsorship is about “changing the experience” for the digital generation

Intel says its new Olympics sponsorship is about “changing the experience” for the digital generation]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:00:00 GMT Tekla S. Perry http://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/drone-fireworks-5g-communications-and-streaming-vr-coming-to-olympic-games http://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/drone-fireworks-5g-communications-and-streaming-vr-coming-to-olympic-games http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/k1XPp0RhB7I/watch-this-robot-navigate-like-a-rat Specialized neurons in a rat’s brain may be the key to autonomous robot navigation

Specialized neurons in a rat’s brain may be the key to autonomous robot navigation]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:00:00 GMT Celia Gorman and Jean Kumagai http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/robotics/robotics-software/watch-this-robot-navigate-like-a-rat http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/robotics/robotics-software/watch-this-robot-navigate-like-a-rat http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/cQu6m7m5yy0/henry-markram-talks-brain-simulation The preliminary work for simulating the human brain is already under way

The preliminary work for simulating the human brain is already under way]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 19:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/artificial-intelligence/henry-markram-talks-brain-simulation http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/artificial-intelligence/henry-markram-talks-brain-simulation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/2iE_mTaQwhU/in-the-general-ai-challenge-teams-compete-for-5-million Nearly 400 teams have already signed up to create an AI with true generalized intelligence

Nearly 400 teams have already signed up to create an AI with true generalized intelligence]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:00:00 GMT Olga Afanasjeva http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/robotics/artificial-intelligence/in-the-general-ai-challenge-teams-compete-for-5-million http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/robotics/artificial-intelligence/in-the-general-ai-challenge-teams-compete-for-5-million http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/NcN-Zhm0jZ4/voliro-hexacopter-uses-rotating-nacelles-to-perform-versatile-acrobatics A team of ETH Zurich undergrads has created an innovative hexcopter that can move and turn in any direction

A team of ETH Zurich undergrads has created an innovative hexcopter that can move and turn in any direction]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:37:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/voliro-hexacopter-uses-rotating-nacelles-to-perform-versatile-acrobatics http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/voliro-hexacopter-uses-rotating-nacelles-to-perform-versatile-acrobatics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/Xmy10fdzmMs/video-friday-ihmc-valkyrie-harvard-arthropods-flying-wheeled-robot Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2017 19:15:00 GMT Evan Ackerman and Erico Guizzo http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/video-friday-ihmc-valkyrie-harvard-arthropods-flying-wheeled-robot http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/video-friday-ihmc-valkyrie-harvard-arthropods-flying-wheeled-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/cMZs7Gp8IIg/a-colonoscopy-robot-and-other-weird-biomedical-tech-from-the-ieees-biggest-robotics-conference Videos: Five weird biomedical robots from IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)

Videos: Five weird biomedical robots from IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2017 20:54:00 GMT Emily Waltz http://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/robotics/medical-robots/a-colonoscopy-robot-and-other-weird-biomedical-tech-from-the-ieees-biggest-robotics-conference http://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/robotics/medical-robots/a-colonoscopy-robot-and-other-weird-biomedical-tech-from-the-ieees-biggest-robotics-conference http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/hBInpGTr2JQ/four-armed-marimba-robot-uses-deep-learning-to-compose-its-own-music Georgia Tech's Shimon has analyzed thousands of songs and millions of music clips and can now compose completely original music

Georgia Tech's Shimon has analyzed thousands of songs and millions of music clips and can now compose completely original music]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:35:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/four-armed-marimba-robot-uses-deep-learning-to-compose-its-own-music http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/four-armed-marimba-robot-uses-deep-learning-to-compose-its-own-music http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/2P-Mw8dMJRQ/stanford-robots-load-a-hovering-drone-solve-a-marble-maze-and-more Students in Stanford’s experimental robotics class teach industrial robots new tricks

Students in Stanford’s experimental robotics class teach industrial robots new tricks]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:30:00 GMT Tekla S. Perry http://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/robotics/industrial-robots/stanford-robots-load-a-hovering-drone-solve-a-marble-maze-and-more http://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/robotics/industrial-robots/stanford-robots-load-a-hovering-drone-solve-a-marble-maze-and-more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/bx2i0Ed7oCA/sony-adds-toio-cubes-to-its-arsenal-of-strange-robotic-toys Clever little cubes automate robotic craft projects for kids

Clever little cubes automate robotic craft projects for kids]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:33:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/sony-adds-toio-cubes-to-its-arsenal-of-strange-robotic-toys http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/sony-adds-toio-cubes-to-its-arsenal-of-strange-robotic-toys http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/g_HUkoOhyd0/wouldnt-you-like-alexa-better-if-it-knew-when-it-was-annoying-you Affectiva’s Rana El-Kaliouby says our devices need to get a lot more emotionally intelligent

Affectiva’s Rana El-Kaliouby says our devices need to get a lot more emotionally intelligent]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:00:00 GMT Tekla S. Perry http://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/robotics/artificial-intelligence/wouldnt-you-like-alexa-better-if-it-knew-when-it-was-annoying-you http://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/robotics/artificial-intelligence/wouldnt-you-like-alexa-better-if-it-knew-when-it-was-annoying-you http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/LGG_vNZagE8/kickstarting-the-quantum-startup-a-hybrid-of-quantum-computing-and-machine-learning-is-spawning-new-ventures At the intersection of two challenging computational and technological problems may lie the key to better understanding and manipulating quantum randomness

At the intersection of two challenging computational and technological problems may lie the key to better understanding and manipulating quantum randomness]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2017 13:00:00 GMT Mark Anderson http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/robotics/artificial-intelligence/kickstarting-the-quantum-startup-a-hybrid-of-quantum-computing-and-machine-learning-is-spawning-new-ventures http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/robotics/artificial-intelligence/kickstarting-the-quantum-startup-a-hybrid-of-quantum-computing-and-machine-learning-is-spawning-new-ventures http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/uys7H0mRqZM/row-bots-test-whether-human-rowers-have-been-doing-it-wrong When teams of humans row boats, they all sync up, but robots are testing whether that's really the fastest way to go

When teams of humans row boats, they all sync up, but robots are testing whether that's really the fastest way to go]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:02:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/row-bots-test-whether-human-rowers-have-been-doing-it-wrong http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/row-bots-test-whether-human-rowers-have-been-doing-it-wrong http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/1AHbDhWI3Ik/video-friday-extra-robot-arms-anti-drone-drone-adorable-turtlebots Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos]]> Fri, 9 Jun 2017 20:06:00 GMT Evan Ackerman and Erico Guizzo http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-extra-robot-arms-anti-drone-drone-adorable-turtlebots http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-extra-robot-arms-anti-drone-drone-adorable-turtlebots http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/vRrNzvUL50g/workhorse-offers-yet-another-flying-taxi-the-surefly This octocopter uses hybrid gasoline-electric propulsion to fly two people 110 miles on a single tank

This octocopter uses hybrid gasoline-electric propulsion to fly two people 110 miles on a single tank]]> Fri, 9 Jun 2017 16:00:00 GMT Philip E. Ross http://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/aerospace/aviation/workhorse-offers-yet-another-flying-taxi-the-surefly http://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/aerospace/aviation/workhorse-offers-yet-another-flying-taxi-the-surefly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/KNYEU6WMHpI/softbank-acquires-boston-dynamics-and-schaft The Japanese telecom giant picks up two of the most talented and innovative robotics companies in the world

The Japanese telecom giant picks up two of the most talented and innovative robotics companies in the world]]> Fri, 9 Jun 2017 01:25:00 GMT Erico Guizzo and Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/softbank-acquires-boston-dynamics-and-schaft http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/softbank-acquires-boston-dynamics-and-schaft http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/v9MuEF02W7s/blimps-seem-like-the-friendliest-kind-of-indoor-flying-robots Georgia Tech's Miniature Autonomous Blimp can recognize and follow humans, and it's gentle enough to fly in your home

Georgia Tech's Miniature Autonomous Blimp can recognize and follow humans, and it's gentle enough to fly in your home]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2017 20:09:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/blimps-seem-like-the-friendliest-kind-of-indoor-flying-robots http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/blimps-seem-like-the-friendliest-kind-of-indoor-flying-robots http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/fAo4oOzbRhE/how-much-can-autonomous-cars-learn-from-virtual-worlds If machine learning systems can be taught using simulated data from Grand Theft Auto V instead of data annotated by humans, we could get to reliable vehicle autonomy much faster

If machine learning systems can be taught using simulated data from Grand Theft Auto V instead of data annotated by humans, we could get to reliable vehicle autonomy much faster]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2017 18:30:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/self-driving/how-much-can-autonomous-cars-learn-from-virtual-worlds http://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/self-driving/how-much-can-autonomous-cars-learn-from-virtual-worlds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/mq6eJ6kleHU/deepmind-shows-ai-has-trouble-seeing-homer-simpson-actions DeepMind's training data set of 300,000 YouTube clips finds AI struggles to recognize actions such as eating doughnuts or face-planting

DeepMind's training data set of 300,000 YouTube clips finds AI struggles to recognize actions such as eating doughnuts or face-planting]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2017 14:00:00 GMT Jeremy Hsu http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/robotics/artificial-intelligence/deepmind-shows-ai-has-trouble-seeing-homer-simpson-actions http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/robotics/artificial-intelligence/deepmind-shows-ai-has-trouble-seeing-homer-simpson-actions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/E4k0o2ZotKE/the-drone-rules-that-never-became-law Senate Bill 2658 sheds light on how at least some people wanted to regulate drones

Senate Bill 2658 sheds light on how at least some people wanted to regulate drones]]> Wed, 7 Jun 2017 20:40:00 GMT David Schneider http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/the-drone-rules-that-never-became-law http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/the-drone-rules-that-never-became-law http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/wfk0K-AYDmQ/a-rocket-propelled-miniature-robot-for-planetary-exploration With a solid-fuel rocket and internal gyro stabilizer, this little robot can make a highly targeted long-distance leap

With a solid-fuel rocket and internal gyro stabilizer, this little robot can make a highly targeted long-distance leap]]> Tue, 6 Jun 2017 18:37:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/space-robots/a-rocket-propelled-miniature-robot-for-planetary-exploration http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/space-robots/a-rocket-propelled-miniature-robot-for-planetary-exploration http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/C4Vdmc9lDNA/robot-uses-evil-alterego-to-learn-reliable-grasping Adversarial grasping helps robots learn better ways of picking up and holding onto objects

Adversarial grasping helps robots learn better ways of picking up and holding onto objects]]> Mon, 5 Jun 2017 20:45:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/robot-uses-evil-alterego-to-learn-reliable-grasping http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/robot-uses-evil-alterego-to-learn-reliable-grasping http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/Kpa4lAHZoV8/video-friday-robot-dance-teacher-transformer-drone-pneumatic-reel-actuator The best robot videos of the week, ICRA edition

The best robot videos of the week, ICRA edition]]> Fri, 2 Jun 2017 21:40:00 GMT Erico Guizzo and Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-robot-dance-teacher-transformer-drone-pneumatic-reel-actuator http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-robot-dance-teacher-transformer-drone-pneumatic-reel-actuator http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/UiIhXAqdVGs/what-intelligent-machines-need-to-learn-from-the-neocortex Machines won’t become intelligent unless they incorporate certain features of the human brain. Here are three of them

Machines won’t become intelligent unless they incorporate certain features of the human brain. Here are three of them]]> Fri, 2 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT Jeff Hawkins http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/what-intelligent-machines-need-to-learn-from-the-neocortex http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/what-intelligent-machines-need-to-learn-from-the-neocortex http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/ggpWhx-BFko/aquatic-fixed-wing-drone-could-lake-hop-across-canada With a clever mechanism that allows it to efficiently take off and land on water, this drone could use solar charging to travel around lakes all summer

With a clever mechanism that allows it to efficiently take off and land on water, this drone could use solar charging to travel around lakes all summer]]> Thu, 1 Jun 2017 18:52:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/aquatic-fixed-wing-drone-could-lake-hop-across-canada http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/aquatic-fixed-wing-drone-could-lake-hop-across-canada http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/i456p0PUgao/why-ratbrained-robots-are-so-good-at-navigating-unfamiliar-terrain Running algorithms that mimic a rat’s navigation neurons, heavy machines will soon plumb Australia’s underground mines

Running algorithms that mimic a rat’s navigation neurons, heavy machines will soon plumb Australia’s underground mines]]> Thu, 1 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT Jean Kumagai http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-software/why-ratbrained-robots-are-so-good-at-navigating-unfamiliar-terrain http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-software/why-ratbrained-robots-are-so-good-at-navigating-unfamiliar-terrain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/WG-u30HH5n4/drapers-genetically-modified-cyborg-dragonfleye-takes-flight A live dragonfly with a cybernetic backpack and optical implants is now airborne

A live dragonfly with a cybernetic backpack and optical implants is now airborne]]> Thu, 1 Jun 2017 02:40:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/drapers-genetically-modified-cyborg-dragonfleye-takes-flight http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/drapers-genetically-modified-cyborg-dragonfleye-takes-flight http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/6DV8tQ_hE2E/humanlevel-ai-is-right-around-the-corner-or-hundreds-of-years-away Ray Kurzweil, Rodney Brooks, and others weigh in on the future of artificial intelligence

Ray Kurzweil, Rodney Brooks, and others weigh in on the future of artificial intelligence]]> Wed, 31 May 2017 19:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/humanlevel-ai-is-right-around-the-corner-or-hundreds-of-years-away http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/humanlevel-ai-is-right-around-the-corner-or-hundreds-of-years-away http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/RHnANgpZavc/incredibly-soothing-robot-makes-towers-of-balanced-stones Relax and watch this robot arm carefully stack rocks one on top of another

Relax and watch this robot arm carefully stack rocks one on top of another]]> Wed, 31 May 2017 16:05:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/incredibly-soothing-robot-makes-towers-of-balanced-stones http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/incredibly-soothing-robot-makes-towers-of-balanced-stones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/xzpm7HLEY3A/soft-robotic-structures-fold-themselves-up-in-hot-water These origami-inspired robotic structures are complex, soft, and easy to make

These origami-inspired robotic structures are complex, soft, and easy to make]]> Tue, 30 May 2017 18:22:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/soft-robotic-structures-fold-themselves-up-in-hot-water http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/soft-robotic-structures-fold-themselves-up-in-hot-water http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/e6IbBgiOF4A/ai-designers-find-inspiration-in-rat-brains Reverse engineering 1 cubic millimeter of brain tissue could lead to better artificial neural networks

Reverse engineering 1 cubic millimeter of brain tissue could lead to better artificial neural networks]]> Tue, 30 May 2017 15:00:00 GMT Eliza Strickland http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/imaging/ai-designers-find-inspiration-in-rat-brains http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/imaging/ai-designers-find-inspiration-in-rat-brains http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/-LqxUj9z27k/all-the-latest-most-exciting-robotics-research-from-icra-2017 We're at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 2017 in Singapore

We're at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 2017 in Singapore]]> Mon, 29 May 2017 21:54:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/all-the-latest-most-exciting-robotics-research-from-icra-2017 http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/all-the-latest-most-exciting-robotics-research-from-icra-2017 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/AawtARJPwhA/fda-assembles-team-to-oversee-ai-revolution-in-health The FDA needs computer experts with industry experience to help oversee AI-driven health apps and wearables software

The FDA needs computer experts with industry experience to help oversee AI-driven health apps and wearables software]]> Mon, 29 May 2017 13:00:00 GMT Jeremy Hsu http://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/devices/fda-assembles-team-to-oversee-ai-revolution-in-health http://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/devices/fda-assembles-team-to-oversee-ai-revolution-in-health http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/_xwFnARNTo4/the-1961-mobot-mark-ii-had-all-the-moves Billed as a “Replacement for Man,” the Hughes Mobot combined strength with a delicate touch

Billed as a “Replacement for Man,” the Hughes Mobot combined strength with a delicate touch]]> Fri, 26 May 2017 19:00:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/military-robots/the-1961-mobot-mark-ii-had-all-the-moves http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/military-robots/the-1961-mobot-mark-ii-had-all-the-moves http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/fNZi-0uRTUo/video-friday-dji-spark-drone-google-tango-18-dof-hexapod-robot Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos]]> Fri, 26 May 2017 17:50:00 GMT Evan Ackerman and Erico Guizzo http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-dji-spark-drone-google-tango-18-dof-hexapod-robot http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-dji-spark-drone-google-tango-18-dof-hexapod-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/xB_zCfz8STE/can-we-quantify-machine-consciousness Artificial intelligence might endow some computers with self-awareness. Here’s how we’d know

Artificial intelligence might endow some computers with self-awareness. Here’s how we’d know]]> Thu, 25 May 2017 15:00:00 GMT Christof Koch and Giulio Tononi http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/hardware/can-we-quantify-machine-consciousness http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/hardware/can-we-quantify-machine-consciousness http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/JNQntA1K_pE/3d-printed-pneumatic-quadruped-robot-adapts-to-rough-terrain This little legged robot may one day walk straight out of a 3D printer

This little legged robot may one day walk straight out of a 3D printer]]> Wed, 24 May 2017 19:47:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/3d-printed-pneumatic-quadruped-robot-adapts-to-rough-terrain http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/3d-printed-pneumatic-quadruped-robot-adapts-to-rough-terrain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/agPEBcGleBU/parasitic-robot-steers-live-turtle-with-tasty-snacks Robot mounted on a turtle uses snacks and LEDs to control the animal's movements, and a fully immersive Matrix for turtles is not far behind

Robot mounted on a turtle uses snacks and LEDs to control the animal's movements, and a fully immersive Matrix for turtles is not far behind]]> Tue, 23 May 2017 19:14:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/parasitic-robot-steers-live-turtle-with-tasty-snacks http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/parasitic-robot-steers-live-turtle-with-tasty-snacks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/gTnSlyF_2kg/a-neuromorphic-chip-that-makes-music The prototype chip learns a style of music, then composes its own tunes

The prototype chip learns a style of music, then composes its own tunes]]> Tue, 23 May 2017 13:00:00 GMT Katherine Bourzac http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/robotics/artificial-intelligence/a-neuromorphic-chip-that-makes-music http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/robotics/artificial-intelligence/a-neuromorphic-chip-that-makes-music http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/3VoTMkZRuM4/court-ruling-the-faa-cant-make-you-register-your-drone You don't have to register your personal drones with the government, for now

You don't have to register your personal drones with the government, for now]]> Mon, 22 May 2017 21:22:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/court-ruling-the-faa-cant-make-you-register-your-drone http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/court-ruling-the-faa-cant-make-you-register-your-drone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/sdpHAnfasx4/video-friday-animatronic-king-kong-robot-pilot-giant-eyeball-drone Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 18:47:00 GMT Evan Ackerman and Erico Guizzo http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-animatronic-king-kong-robot-pilot-giant-eyeball-drone http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-animatronic-king-kong-robot-pilot-giant-eyeball-drone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/no8sBewn3OY/eth-zurich-omnicopter-plays-fetch This omnidirectional eight-rotor drone flies like no other aircraft

This omnidirectional eight-rotor drone flies like no other aircraft]]> Wed, 17 May 2017 20:40:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/eth-zurich-omnicopter-plays-fetch http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/eth-zurich-omnicopter-plays-fetch http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/UrQkaKHfFhA/report-dangers-of-hacked-factory-robots Cybersecurity firm describes how malevolent hackers might compromise various kinds of industrial robots

Cybersecurity firm describes how malevolent hackers might compromise various kinds of industrial robots]]> Tue, 16 May 2017 20:14:00 GMT David Schneider http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/report-dangers-of-hacked-factory-robots http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/report-dangers-of-hacked-factory-robots http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/YWQ8wvDZAqU/puffer-nasa-origami-inspired-robot This small, nimble robot can fold and unfold itself

This small, nimble robot can fold and unfold itself]]> Sat, 13 May 2017 14:00:00 GMT Evan Ackerman and Alyssa Pagano http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/aerospace/robotic-exploration/puffer-nasa-origami-inspired-robot http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/aerospace/robotic-exploration/puffer-nasa-origami-inspired-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/YFoxyMNYSZQ/video-friday-morphing-wheels-soft-inflatable-robot-snipe-nano-quadrotor Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos]]> Fri, 12 May 2017 22:00:00 GMT Evan Ackerman and Erico Guizzo http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/video-friday-morphing-wheels-soft-inflatable-robot-snipe-nano-quadrotor http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/video-friday-morphing-wheels-soft-inflatable-robot-snipe-nano-quadrotor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/_2yMYgg1awo/a-weird-time-for-drone-operators Drone operators face a patchwork of federal, state, and local regulations that is increasingly hard to keep up with

Drone operators face a patchwork of federal, state, and local regulations that is increasingly hard to keep up with]]> Fri, 12 May 2017 16:05:00 GMT David Schneider http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/a-weird-time-for-drone-operators http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/a-weird-time-for-drone-operators http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/6t-GPvOX2ng/drone-uses-ai-and-11500-crashes-to-learn-how-to-fly Crashing into objects has taught this drone to fly autonomously, by learning what not to do

Crashing into objects has taught this drone to fly autonomously, by learning what not to do]]> Wed, 10 May 2017 19:25:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/drone-uses-ai-and-11500-crashes-to-learn-how-to-fly http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/drones/drone-uses-ai-and-11500-crashes-to-learn-how-to-fly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/eLjjNbDtUh4/puffer-jpl-popup-exploring-robot This little robot can go where other robots fear to roll

This little robot can go where other robots fear to roll]]> Mon, 8 May 2017 21:17:00 GMT Evan Ackerman http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/space-robots/puffer-jpl-popup-exploring-robot http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/space-robots/puffer-jpl-popup-exploring-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/rp3tiZbBqJ4/video-friday-running-robot-dog-vs-roomba-bioniccobot Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos]]> Fri, 5 May 2017 21:20:00 GMT Evan Ackerman and Erico Guizzo http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-running-robot-dog-vs-roomba-bioniccobot http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-running-robot-dog-vs-roomba-bioniccobot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/slMo7-wDAAw/demo-sarcos-snake-robot Sarcos brought its Guardian S snake robot to Spectrum's office for a demo

Sarcos brought its Guardian S snake robot to Spectrum's office for a demo]]> Thu, 4 May 2017 18:55:00 GMT Eliza Strickland http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/demo-sarcos-snake-robot http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/demo-sarcos-snake-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/nUdGqnnBvZQ/want-to-know-whats-happening-in-a-building-listen-in-at-the-breaker-box Silicon Valley startup Verdigris’ cloud-based analysis can tell whether you’re using a Chromebook or a Mac, or whether a motor is running fine or starting to fail

Silicon Valley startup Verdigris’ cloud-based analysis can tell whether you’re using a Chromebook or a Mac, or whether a motor is running fine or starting to fail]]> Wed, 3 May 2017 20:00:00 GMT Tekla S. Perry http://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/energy/the-smarter-grid/want-to-know-whats-happening-in-a-building-listen-in-at-the-breaker-box http://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/energy/the-smarter-grid/want-to-know-whats-happening-in-a-building-listen-in-at-the-breaker-box http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/gHs2gTSc2JI/review-robotis-turtlebot-3 We take an in-depth look at the new TurtleBot 3 Burger and Waffle from Robotis

We take an in-depth look at the new TurtleBot 3 Burger and Waffle from Robotis]]> Tue, 2 May 2017 03:30:00 GMT Evan Ackerman and Erico Guizzo http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/review-robotis-turtlebot-3 http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/review-robotis-turtlebot-3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/W4AKnS_gtfA/ai-predicts-heart-attacks-more-accurately-than-standard-doctor-method An artificial intelligence program correctly identifies 355 more patients who developed cardiovascular disease

An artificial intelligence program correctly identifies 355 more patients who developed cardiovascular disease]]> Mon, 1 May 2017 17:00:00 GMT Eliza Strickland http://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/diagnostics/ai-predicts-heart-attacks-more-accurately-than-standard-doctor-method http://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/diagnostics/ai-predicts-heart-attacks-more-accurately-than-standard-doctor-method http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/eGioDlU9K9w/the-walls-have-eyes-and-theyre-watching-how-you-walk MIT’s WiGait wall sensor can unobtrusively monitor people for many health conditions based on their walking patterns

MIT’s WiGait wall sensor can unobtrusively monitor people for many health conditions based on their walking patterns]]> Mon, 1 May 2017 14:00:00 GMT Jeremy Hsu http://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/diagnostics/the-walls-have-eyes-and-theyre-watching-how-you-walk http://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/diagnostics/the-walls-have-eyes-and-theyre-watching-how-you-walk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/XD-upPxbLhA/watch-this-robot-3d-print-a-building-out-of-spray-foam This MIT robot can autonomously build a giant dome

This MIT robot can autonomously build a giant dome]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2017 13:00:00 GMT Evan Ackerman and Alyssa Pagano http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/robotics/industrial-robots/watch-this-robot-3d-print-a-building-out-of-spray-foam http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/robotics/industrial-robots/watch-this-robot-3d-print-a-building-out-of-spray-foam http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/92SVF7C0KIw/video-friday-friendly-cobot-drone-swarms-robotic-recycling Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2017 20:35:00 GMT Evan Ackerman and Erico Guizzo http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-friendly-cobot-drone-swarms-robotic-recycling http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-friendly-cobot-drone-swarms-robotic-recycling