http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics IEEE Spectrum Robotics channel recent content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/90AZuyz403U/disposable-drones-will-collect-data-by-surfing-along-with-hurricanes Swarms of cheap, tiny drones will surf the wind and waves to study hurricanes

Swarms of cheap, tiny drones will surf the wind and waves to study hurricanes]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/aerial-robots/disposable-drones-will-collect-data-by-surfing-along-with-hurricanes Evan Ackerman 2013-06-18T13:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/aerial-robots/disposable-drones-will-collect-data-by-surfing-along-with-hurricanes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/6WHIbm0QsoM/roachnet-radio The son of the cyborg moth is a radio-equipped cockroach

The son of the cyborg moth is a radio-equipped cockroach]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:52:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/military-robots/roachnet-radio Davey Alba 2013-06-14T20:52:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/military-robots/roachnet-radio http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/MoepvcJ0NLE/robotics-startup-anki-drive-real-world-video-game The startup unveils its first product: a "real-world video game"

The startup unveils its first product: a "real-world video game"]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/robotics-startup-anki-drive-real-world-video-game Erico Guizzo 2013-06-14T13:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/robotics-startup-anki-drive-real-world-video-game http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/OSws_wm9oNE/video-friday-quadrotor-acrobatics-telerobotic-pitcher-roboroach Flying robots and cybernetic bugs invade Video Friday

Flying robots and cybernetic bugs invade Video Friday]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/aerial-robots/video-friday-quadrotor-acrobatics-telerobotic-pitcher-roboroach Evan Ackerman 2013-06-14T13:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/aerial-robots/video-friday-quadrotor-acrobatics-telerobotic-pitcher-roboroach http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/LF4mVnwtFPE/japanese-air-hockey-robot It adapts to your playing style, and wants to get on your nerves

It adapts to your playing style, and wants to get on your nerves]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/japanese-air-hockey-robot Jason Falconer 2013-06-13T18:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/japanese-air-hockey-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/bJBMcLc6EeE/video-robots-from-icra-2013 Here are all the robots you may have missed at ICRA conference

Here are all the robots you may have missed at ICRA conference]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/video-robots-from-icra-2013 Evan Ackerman 2013-06-12T14:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/video-robots-from-icra-2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/Brau55Yjlgw/willow-garage-may-sell-limited-edition-prototype-velo-grippers An inexpensive, 3D printable, and very capable new gripper may be coming your way from Willow Garage

An inexpensive, 3D printable, and very capable new gripper may be coming your way from Willow Garage]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/willow-garage-may-sell-limited-edition-prototype-velo-grippers Evan Ackerman 2013-06-11T15:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/willow-garage-may-sell-limited-edition-prototype-velo-grippers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/G-t3aUlDdqo/microsoft-touchmover-robot-touch-screen The TouchMover display uses a robotic mechanism to create haptic feedback

The TouchMover display uses a robotic mechanism to create haptic feedback]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/medical-robots/microsoft-touchmover-robot-touch-screen Celia Gorman 2013-06-11T12:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/medical-robots/microsoft-touchmover-robot-touch-screen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/ZHTK1mxf7pc/irobot-cisco-ava-500-telepresence-robot This robot knows how to drive itself around your office

This robot knows how to drive itself around your office]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/irobot-cisco-ava-500-telepresence-robot Erico Guizzo 2013-06-10T15:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/irobot-cisco-ava-500-telepresence-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/2wXiIKSBffA/video-friday-turtlebots-kilobots-and-more-ikea-furniture-assembly How many robots does it take to assemble an Ikea table?

How many robots does it take to assemble an Ikea table?]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/video-friday-turtlebots-kilobots-and-more-ikea-furniture-assembly Evan Ackerman 2013-06-07T13:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/video-friday-turtlebots-kilobots-and-more-ikea-furniture-assembly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/gxopd3IdSU4/ucsd-firefighting-robot-3d-thermal-imaging This robot happily goes map fires so that you don't have to

This robot happily goes map fires so that you don't have to]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/ucsd-firefighting-robot-3d-thermal-imaging Evan Ackerman 2013-06-06T14:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/ucsd-firefighting-robot-3d-thermal-imaging http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/-81PHhADAw0/miniature-quadruped-robot-is-blazingly-fast This tiny little robot is probably the fastest in the world for its size

This tiny little robot is probably the fastest in the world for its size]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:26:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/miniature-quadruped-robot-is-blazingly-fast Evan Ackerman 2013-06-05T14:26:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/miniature-quadruped-robot-is-blazingly-fast http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/bxYnpewDNS0/little-legged-robots-grow-wings-and-tails Legged robots have a lot to learn from animals with additional accessories

Legged robots have a lot to learn from animals with additional accessories]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/little-legged-robots-grow-wings-and-tails Evan Ackerman 2013-06-04T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/little-legged-robots-grow-wings-and-tails http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/xlY7trltMoI/osrf-prepares-for-darpa-virtual-robotics-challenge We've got an overview of the tasks competitors will have to conquer

We've got an overview of the tasks competitors will have to conquer]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/osrf-prepares-for-darpa-virtual-robotics-challenge Evan Ackerman 2013-06-03T15:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/osrf-prepares-for-darpa-virtual-robotics-challenge http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/k2-iGbNbalE/video-friday-pr1-darpa-cyborgs-and-ar-drones-go-haywire Before PR2, there was PR1. Plus tons more videos, as always!

Before PR2, there was PR1. Plus tons more videos, as always!]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 15:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-pr1-darpa-cyborgs-and-ar-drones-go-haywire Evan Ackerman 2013-05-31T15:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-pr1-darpa-cyborgs-and-ar-drones-go-haywire http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/adFRiqL6ZF0/designing-a-more-humanlike-lower-leg-for-biped-robots Japanese roboticists have set out to reinvent the wheel, er, the leg

Japanese roboticists have set out to reinvent the wheel, er, the leg]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 18:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/designing-a-more-humanlike-lower-leg-for-biped-robots Jason Falconer 2013-05-30T18:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/designing-a-more-humanlike-lower-leg-for-biped-robots http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/NlRDIm0O3Uk/drone-adventures-uses-uavs-to-help-people-make-the-world-a-better-place Can a handful of drones change the world?

Can a handful of drones change the world?]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/aerial-robots/drone-adventures-uses-uavs-to-help-people-make-the-world-a-better-place Evan Ackerman 2013-05-29T15:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/aerial-robots/drone-adventures-uses-uavs-to-help-people-make-the-world-a-better-place http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/FXTeQY0xk44/linkbot-that-modular-robot-youve-always-wanted-is-now-on-kickstarter These small, easy to program modules snap together to make bigger robots

These small, easy to program modules snap together to make bigger robots]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 19:40:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/linkbot-that-modular-robot-youve-always-wanted-is-now-on-kickstarter Evan Ackerman 2013-05-28T19:40:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/linkbot-that-modular-robot-youve-always-wanted-is-now-on-kickstarter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/3grjrOBW0Y4/video-friday-ar-drone-real-transformer-futurama-justice What better way to kick off the weekend than with a flaming flying robot?

What better way to kick off the weekend than with a flaming flying robot?]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 14:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/video-friday-ar-drone-real-transformer-futurama-justice Evan Ackerman 2013-05-24T14:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/video-friday-ar-drone-real-transformer-futurama-justice http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/iuMji3dudMw/turtlebot-2-tutorial-installing-ros Want to install ROS on your desktop PC? It's a lot easier than it sounds

Want to install ROS on your desktop PC? It's a lot easier than it sounds]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/turtlebot-2-tutorial-installing-ros Evan Ackerman 2013-05-23T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/turtlebot-2-tutorial-installing-ros http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/zT7tphntprA/heres-microsofts-new-kinect-sensor The new Kinect was announced yesterday, and it's better. Way better.

The new Kinect was announced yesterday, and it's better. Way better.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/heres-microsofts-new-kinect-sensor Evan Ackerman 2013-05-22T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/heres-microsofts-new-kinect-sensor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/z9Enxum-mLM/robot-octopus-shows-off-new-sculls What tentacled swimming gait works best for a robotic octopus?

What tentacled swimming gait works best for a robotic octopus?]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/robot-octopus-shows-off-new-sculls Evan Ackerman 2013-05-21T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/robot-octopus-shows-off-new-sculls http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/HNBA8ABVPRk/epfl-curvace-artificial-compound-eyes-for-drones This flexible new camera can see even better than bugs do

This flexible new camera can see even better than bugs do]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/epfl-curvace-artificial-compound-eyes-for-drones Evan Ackerman 2013-05-20T19:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/epfl-curvace-artificial-compound-eyes-for-drones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/VbA6vSe9VzY/video-friday-2785468 We've still got lots of news from ICRA, but not today, since it's Video Friday!

We've still got lots of news from ICRA, but not today, since it's Video Friday!]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 14:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/video-friday-2785468 Evan Ackerman 2013-05-17T14:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/video-friday-2785468 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/98EgUsqJ17o/jpl-biosleeve-enables-precise-robot-control-through-hand-and-arm-gestures This sensor-studded cuff from JPL enables intuitive robot control

This sensor-studded cuff from JPL enables intuitive robot control]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/jpl-biosleeve-enables-precise-robot-control-through-hand-and-arm-gestures Evan Ackerman 2013-05-16T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/jpl-biosleeve-enables-precise-robot-control-through-hand-and-arm-gestures http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/q0DQkKoKem0/kuka-innovation-mobile-manipulation-award The German company is organizing a competition based on its youBot robot

The German company is organizing a competition based on its youBot robot]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 21:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/kuka-innovation-mobile-manipulation-award Erico Guizzo 2013-05-15T21:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/kuka-innovation-mobile-manipulation-award http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/-lycUegKZpE/hardware-startups-the-class-of-2013-launches-at-haxlr8r Autonomous personal drone helicopters, smart handlebars, and electrical-circuit building blocks among the products about to hit market

Autonomous personal drone helicopters, smart handlebars, and electrical-circuit building blocks among the products about to hit market]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 18:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/hardware-startups-the-class-of-2013-launches-at-haxlr8r Tekla Perry 2013-05-15T18:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/hardware-startups-the-class-of-2013-launches-at-haxlr8r http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/GXCHtIf0_DM/mit-cheetah-robot-running It's now the second fastest legged robot in the world

It's now the second fastest legged robot in the world]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 19:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/mit-cheetah-robot-running Jason Falconer 2013-05-14T19:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/mit-cheetah-robot-running http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/cSJgHMt37TY/finally-robots-learn-what-squishy-really-means Researchers are teaching robots to use common adjectives to describe how objects feel

Researchers are teaching robots to use common adjectives to describe how objects feel]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 13:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/finally-robots-learn-what-squishy-really-means Evan Ackerman 2013-05-13T13:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/finally-robots-learn-what-squishy-really-means http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/nvhMa9RmD6k/video-friday-robohand-entropica-ai-bad-breath-robot It's Friday, and we know what you need: robot videos

It's Friday, and we know what you need: robot videos]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 19:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/video-friday-robohand-entropica-ai-bad-breath-robot Erico Guizzo 2013-05-10T19:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/video-friday-robohand-entropica-ai-bad-breath-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/j4Kn2GL91JE/pr2-robot-fetches-cup-of-coffee In robotics, as in life, it often takes small steps to reach a big goal

In robotics, as in life, it often takes small steps to reach a big goal]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 20:14:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/pr2-robot-fetches-cup-of-coffee Evan Ackerman 2013-05-09T20:14:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/pr2-robot-fetches-cup-of-coffee http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/s3-t_4sIUXs/from-stem-to-steam-a-carnival-ride-into-engineering Will adding art and play engage a new generation of scientists and engineers?

Will adding art and play engage a new generation of scientists and engineers?]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 17:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/education/from-stem-to-steam-a-carnival-ride-into-engineering Tekla Perry 2013-05-09T17:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/education/from-stem-to-steam-a-carnival-ride-into-engineering http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/FIUcqQJYKlE/shrewbot-whiskered-robot-tslam A robot modeled after a shrew can figure out where it is using just its whiskers

A robot modeled after a shrew can figure out where it is using just its whiskers]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 13:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/shrewbot-whiskered-robot-tslam Evan Ackerman 2013-05-09T13:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/shrewbot-whiskered-robot-tslam http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/r83nfs5EeFo/upenn-kodlab-rhex-legged-robot-leaping This jumping robot video will make you love robots even more

This jumping robot video will make you love robots even more]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 18:52:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/upenn-kodlab-rhex-legged-robot-leaping Evan Ackerman 2013-05-08T18:52:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/upenn-kodlab-rhex-legged-robot-leaping http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/YQlPNu1RaOE/quadrotor-with-tilting-propellers-can-twist-in-midair Some extra degrees of freedom give this quadrotor the ability to pitch and roll while hovering

Some extra degrees of freedom give this quadrotor the ability to pitch and roll while hovering]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 13:03:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/aerial-robots/quadrotor-with-tilting-propellers-can-twist-in-midair Evan Ackerman 2013-05-08T13:03:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/aerial-robots/quadrotor-with-tilting-propellers-can-twist-in-midair http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/TZhErkK_tXM/mit-ikeabot-autonomous-furniture-assembly-robots These robots can assemble your Swedish furniture, without even looking at the instructions

These robots can assemble your Swedish furniture, without even looking at the instructions]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 01:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/mit-ikeabot-autonomous-furniture-assembly-robots Evan Ackerman 2013-05-08T01:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/mit-ikeabot-autonomous-furniture-assembly-robots http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/lTPAGIZsJJQ/ieee-icra-2013 We're in Karlsruhe, Germany to check out all the latest robotics research

We're in Karlsruhe, Germany to check out all the latest robotics research]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 12:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/ieee-icra-2013 Evan Ackerman 2013-05-07T12:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/ieee-icra-2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/sn9N0-nkqk4/rethink-robotics-baxter-research-robot Researchers now have access to an open source SDK to "hack" Baxter

Researchers now have access to an open source SDK to "hack" Baxter]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 20:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/rethink-robotics-baxter-research-robot Erico Guizzo 2013-05-06T20:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/rethink-robotics-baxter-research-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/1dagbm0hmQM/video-friday-robo-raven-robot-love-superbowl-of-the-mind Robot love is in the air. Robo Raven is in the air, too

Robot love is in the air. Robo Raven is in the air, too]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-robo-raven-robot-love-superbowl-of-the-mind Erico Guizzo 2013-05-03T17:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-robo-raven-robot-love-superbowl-of-the-mind http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/4wO5gl9T1jo/what-roboticists-can-learn-from-art A glimpse into how robots can make an emotional connection with humans

A glimpse into how robots can make an emotional connection with humans]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 17:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/what-roboticists-can-learn-from-art Angelica Lim 2013-05-02T17:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/what-roboticists-can-learn-from-art http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/AnT3IVE3EX8/insecteye-camera-offers-wideangle-vision-for-tiny-drones Engineers make a tiny compound eye

Engineers make a tiny compound eye]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 19:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-hardware/insecteye-camera-offers-wideangle-vision-for-tiny-drones Jeremy Hsu 2013-05-01T19:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-hardware/insecteye-camera-offers-wideangle-vision-for-tiny-drones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/GdfVH17wDrQ/aldebaran-robotics-nao-robot-autism-solution-for-kids The little humanoid wants to help kids with special needs and autism

The little humanoid wants to help kids with special needs and autism]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 17:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/aldebaran-robotics-nao-robot-autism-solution-for-kids Jason Falconer 2013-05-01T17:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/aldebaran-robotics-nao-robot-autism-solution-for-kids http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/tCvbV4dow5M/ixi-play-dancing-robot-bird A Dutch company is hatching a little robotic bird for children

A Dutch company is hatching a little robotic bird for children]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/ixi-play-dancing-robot-bird Jason Falconer 2013-04-30T15:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/ixi-play-dancing-robot-bird http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/Rkwfeif_K7U/epfl-iit-cheetah-cub-quadruped-kmps Researchers used motion-capture data of a horse to make a cheetah robot walk and run

Researchers used motion-capture data of a horse to make a cheetah robot walk and run]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/epfl-iit-cheetah-cub-quadruped-kmps Jason Falconer 2013-04-29T04:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/epfl-iit-cheetah-cub-quadruped-kmps http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/APhgLTxpAtg/video-friday-106839574 Enjoy this Video Friday as IEEE Spectrum Automaton heads to Switzerland and Germany for two weeks of robotics research

Enjoy this Video Friday as IEEE Spectrum Automaton heads to Switzerland and Germany for two weeks of robotics research]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/video-friday-106839574 Evan Ackerman 2013-04-26T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/video-friday-106839574 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/bD1QM74Y8TM/first-robotics-competition-national-instruments-athena-robot-controller National Instruments will provide FIRST teams with a brand new, and much more powerful, control system for their robots

National Instruments will provide FIRST teams with a brand new, and much more powerful, control system for their robots]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/first-robotics-competition-national-instruments-athena-robot-controller Erico Guizzo 2013-04-26T13:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/first-robotics-competition-national-instruments-athena-robot-controller http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/2KX5ZBffnFw/beware-the-unstoppable-robot-turtle Flipperbot explores how sea turtles use their flippers to move on land

Flipperbot explores how sea turtles use their flippers to move on land]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:52:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/beware-the-unstoppable-robot-turtle Evan Ackerman 2013-04-25T18:52:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/beware-the-unstoppable-robot-turtle http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/az8y2F06aP8/not-surprising-brain-scans-show-humans-empathize-with-robots Nobody likes to see robots getting tortured, but scans reveal that it bothers us almost as much as seeing it happen to humans

Nobody likes to see robots getting tortured, but scans reveal that it bothers us almost as much as seeing it happen to humans]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/not-surprising-brain-scans-show-humans-empathize-with-robots Evan Ackerman 2013-04-24T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/not-surprising-brain-scans-show-humans-empathize-with-robots http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/vOtocr6mRQY/brain-scans-show-humans-feel-for-robots A show of affection or violence toward either robots or humans causes similar changes in the brain

A show of affection or violence toward either robots or humans causes similar changes in the brain]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/artificial-intelligence/brain-scans-show-humans-feel-for-robots Charles Q. Choi 2013-04-24T13:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/artificial-intelligence/brain-scans-show-humans-feel-for-robots http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/R2tOnYMa9zk/beware-the-unstoppable-cyborg-turtle Run! Or walk. Or, you know, whatever. No rush.

Run! Or walk. Or, you know, whatever. No rush.]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/military-robots/beware-the-unstoppable-cyborg-turtle Evan Ackerman 2013-04-23T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/military-robots/beware-the-unstoppable-cyborg-turtle http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/uLEeiS6Wgug/pr2-learns-pick-and-place-skills-gives-baxter-a-run-for-its-way-less-money This is the fastest we have ever seen a PR2 move

This is the fastest we have ever seen a PR2 move]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/pr2-learns-pick-and-place-skills-gives-baxter-a-run-for-its-way-less-money Evan Ackerman 2013-04-22T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/pr2-learns-pick-and-place-skills-gives-baxter-a-run-for-its-way-less-money http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/GYLK4pPfzlI/video-friday-icub-roomba-pr2-robogames National Robotics Week may be over, but around here it's always National Robotics Week, especially on Fridays

National Robotics Week may be over, but around here it's always National Robotics Week, especially on Fridays]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-icub-roomba-pr2-robogames Evan Ackerman 2013-04-19T15:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-icub-roomba-pr2-robogames http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/g96pcLF9Jcw/3d-printing-movie-props CGI isn’t the only tech on the digital frontier of special effects

CGI isn’t the only tech on the digital frontier of special effects]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/3d-printing-movie-props Mark Anderson 2013-04-19T14:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/3d-printing-movie-props http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/wJ-QPvtD-aY/turtlebot-tutorial-installing-ubuntu-linux Trust us, you can do this: you can install Ubuntu, and you'll be glad you did

Trust us, you can do this: you can install Ubuntu, and you'll be glad you did]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/turtlebot-tutorial-installing-ubuntu-linux Evan Ackerman 2013-04-18T18:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/turtlebot-tutorial-installing-ubuntu-linux http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/-_anqZn2Yks/team-drc-hubo-darpa-robotics-challenge A highly modified version of the Hubo humanoid robot attempts some challenging tasks

A highly modified version of the Hubo humanoid robot attempts some challenging tasks]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/team-drc-hubo-darpa-robotics-challenge Jason Falconer 2013-04-17T15:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/team-drc-hubo-darpa-robotics-challenge http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/tuJCb9YLR7w/unbounded-robotics Four employees from Willow Garage have started a mysterious new robotics company

Four employees from Willow Garage have started a mysterious new robotics company]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:40:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/unbounded-robotics Evan Ackerman and Erico Guizzo 2013-04-16T18:40:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/unbounded-robotics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/XOhEK3epEck/stanford-robot-block-party-2013 We've got video highlights of the Stanford Robot Block Party

We've got video highlights of the Stanford Robot Block Party]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/stanford-robot-block-party-2013 Evan Ackerman 2013-04-15T14:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/stanford-robot-block-party-2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/X4i6Pv4RhiA/biofluids-fuel-microrockets Future nanoparticles could rocket drugs to their targets

Future nanoparticles could rocket drugs to their targets]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/medical-robots/biofluids-fuel-microrockets Lucas Laursen 2013-04-15T14:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/medical-robots/biofluids-fuel-microrockets http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/RsNjtY4TMg4/video-friday-05813094 What happens when you mix anti-robot lasers with robot doctors and Ikea? Video Friday!

What happens when you mix anti-robot lasers with robot doctors and Ikea? Video Friday!]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/video-friday-05813094 Evan Ackerman 2013-04-12T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/video-friday-05813094 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/7krbOvgIvJo/mars-attack-the-curiosity-rovers-laserzapping-rock-analyzer In a timely new memoir, a geologist chronicles his journey from shooting model rockets to becoming one of Curiosity’s lead scientists

In a timely new memoir, a geologist chronicles his journey from shooting model rockets to becoming one of Curiosity’s lead scientists]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/aerospace/robotic-exploration/mars-attack-the-curiosity-rovers-laserzapping-rock-analyzer Steven Cherry 2013-04-12T13:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/aerospace/robotic-exploration/mars-attack-the-curiosity-rovers-laserzapping-rock-analyzer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/uzHTFIBTd7U/bizarre-soft-robots-evolve-to-run These simulated robots may be wacky looking, but they've evolved on their own to be fast and efficient

These simulated robots may be wacky looking, but they've evolved on their own to be fast and efficient]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/bizarre-soft-robots-evolve-to-run Evan Ackerman 2013-04-11T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/bizarre-soft-robots-evolve-to-run http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/fF0G3oRJXAE/japanese-schaft-robot Capacitor-powered water-cooled motors make this humanoid superstrong

Capacitor-powered water-cooled motors make this humanoid superstrong]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:39:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/japanese-schaft-robot Jason Falconer 2013-04-10T20:39:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/japanese-schaft-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/KWiN1M0UgzQ/autonomous-balloon-destruction-wins-stanford-drone-games Students teach AR Drones to seek and destroy balloons in less than 24 hours

Students teach AR Drones to seek and destroy balloons in less than 24 hours]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/autonomous-balloon-destruction-wins-stanford-drone-games Evan Ackerman 2013-04-09T15:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/autonomous-balloon-destruction-wins-stanford-drone-games http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/7ORNBlWJGWQ/robots-are-not-killing-jobs-says-a-roboticist A Georgia Tech professor of robotics argues automation is still creating more jobs than it destroys

A Georgia Tech professor of robotics argues automation is still creating more jobs than it destroys]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/robotics/industrial-robots/robots-are-not-killing-jobs-says-a-roboticist Steven Cherry 2013-04-09T13:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/robotics/industrial-robots/robots-are-not-killing-jobs-says-a-roboticist http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/fpeIZ1LkFvk/robots-app-is-free-during-national-robotics-week More than 30,000 people have already downloaded the app over the weekend. What are you waiting for?

More than 30,000 people have already downloaded the app over the weekend. What are you waiting for?]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:32:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/robots-app-is-free-during-national-robotics-week Erico Guizzo 2013-04-08T18:32:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-software/robots-app-is-free-during-national-robotics-week http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/A0ZzZkDFdQ0/boston-dynamics-new-petman-video-must-be-watched-with-this-soundtrack Sounds of the '70s put a disco spin on humanoid robot PETMAN

Sounds of the '70s put a disco spin on humanoid robot PETMAN]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/military-robots/boston-dynamics-new-petman-video-must-be-watched-with-this-soundtrack Evan Ackerman 2013-04-08T14:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/military-robots/boston-dynamics-new-petman-video-must-be-watched-with-this-soundtrack http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/4Xe5xKq5AGQ/video-friday-robot-rockets-giant-sphero-3d-printed-head And more from Festo. And iRobot. And JPL. Get ready for the weekend with Video Friday!

And more from Festo. And iRobot. And JPL. Get ready for the weekend with Video Friday!]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-robot-rockets-giant-sphero-3d-printed-head Evan Ackerman 2013-04-05T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-robot-rockets-giant-sphero-3d-printed-head http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/WODTP3ab8Zk/iit-coman-humanoid-robot Italian researchers are building a humanoid that can balance like humans do

Italian researchers are building a humanoid that can balance like humans do]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/iit-coman-humanoid-robot Jason Falconer 2013-04-04T17:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/iit-coman-humanoid-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/bT1w6pbCL7A/prepare-yourself-national-robotics-week-is-next-week It's National Robotics Week next week in the United States, so find a way to celebrate with ROBOTS!

It's National Robotics Week next week in the United States, so find a way to celebrate with ROBOTS!]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/prepare-yourself-national-robotics-week-is-next-week Evan Ackerman 2013-04-03T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/prepare-yourself-national-robotics-week-is-next-week http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/0vz4uJuIhCY/darpa-arm-robot-can-now-change-your-tires DARPA's Autonomous Robotic Manipulation program is gunning for AAA

DARPA's Autonomous Robotic Manipulation program is gunning for AAA]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/darpa-arm-robot-can-now-change-your-tires Evan Ackerman 2013-04-02T13:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/darpa-arm-robot-can-now-change-your-tires http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/kTAAHT7iWz4/robot-ants-blaze-trails-with-pheromones-of-light A swarm of small robots mimics the path-finding behavior of real ants

A swarm of small robots mimics the path-finding behavior of real ants]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/robot-ants-blaze-trails-with-pheromones-of-light Evan Ackerman 2013-04-01T14:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/robot-ants-blaze-trails-with-pheromones-of-light http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/TIQaz_ldk78/uzh-wishes-us-all-a-happy-robot-easter It's a Robot Easter in Zurich, a robots are teaming up to celebrate

It's a Robot Easter in Zurich, a robots are teaming up to celebrate]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 07:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/uzh-wishes-us-all-a-happy-robot-easter Evan Ackerman 2013-03-31T07:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/uzh-wishes-us-all-a-happy-robot-easter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/RU4uRhEb7k8/video-friday-robot-jellyfish-robot-dragonflies-and-a-crazy-game-of-telepresence-soccer When it comes to robotic insects, there is certainly such a thing as far too big

When it comes to robotic insects, there is certainly such a thing as far too big]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-robot-jellyfish-robot-dragonflies-and-a-crazy-game-of-telepresence-soccer Evan Ackerman 2013-03-29T14:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-robot-jellyfish-robot-dragonflies-and-a-crazy-game-of-telepresence-soccer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/yeR-rMPfqh0/startup-spotlight-syntouch This California company has developed an innovative tactile sensor modeled after the human fingertip

This California company has developed an innovative tactile sensor modeled after the human fingertip]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/startup-spotlight-syntouch Matt Borzage 2013-03-28T19:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/startup-spotlight-syntouch http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumRoboticsChannel/~3/Mfo-6INHHyM/turtlebot-2-unboxing Let's see what happens when we take our TurtleBot 2 out of the box and try to get it to follow us around

Let's see what happens when we take our TurtleBot 2 out of the box and try to get it to follow us around]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/turtlebot-2-unboxing Evan Ackerman 2013-03-27T15:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/diy/turtlebot-2-unboxing