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The 10 Best Robots in Pop Culture
The 10 Best Robots in Pop Culture
The 10 Best Robots in Pop Culture
Sadly, Matt Groening's long-running cartoon 'Futurama' was canceled earlier this week after seven seasons and 140 episodes on two different networks. Yes, we'll miss Fry, Leela and the rest of the crew, but we'll miss Bender, the acerbic, cigar-chomping robot, the most. But it's not all bad news -- Bender has rightfully earned himself a place among the most memorable robots in pop culture. Read Mo
Science Fiction Movies And Reality Meet Once Again With ‘Roboy’ And ‘Leap Motion Controllers’
Science Fiction Movies And Reality Meet Once Again With ‘Roboy’ And ‘Leap Motion Controllers’
Science Fiction Movies And Reality Meet Once Again With ‘Roboy’ And ‘Leap Motion Controllers’
From video conferencing and touch-screen technology to space travel and everything in between, science fiction always has a way of inspiring us in our endeavors and once again appears to have crossed over into our daily lives. This time, A.I. Artificial Intelligence and Minority Report are the inspiration, while Roboy and Leap Motion Controllers are the new reality.
Massage Robot On Wheels Could Disrupt Massage Industry, Or Not
Massage Robot On Wheels Could Disrupt Massage Industry, Or Not
Massage Robot On Wheels Could Disrupt Massage Industry, Or Not
Robot technology is often spectacular when's it's on full display, like the Mars rover, military drones and the Roomba. These incredible machines often complete tasks that humans can only hope to achieve. One company is putting robotic technology to its best use yet: providing automated massages through the use of a tiny car that motors across your body.
Watch This Retro Robot Replicate 80s Drum Beats
Watch This Retro Robot Replicate 80s Drum Beats
Watch This Retro Robot Replicate 80s Drum Beats
Have you ever wondered what kind of music robots would make? Turns out they can pull off some pretty sick 1980s drum machine beats, as evidenced by this video, which features the MR-808, an electromechanical music robot, emulating some oh-so-80s beats.
Chinese Man Builds Himself Awesome Bionic Hands
Chinese Man Builds Himself Awesome Bionic Hands
Chinese Man Builds Himself Awesome Bionic Hands
A Chinese man who lost both of his hands eight years ago after a homemade bomb exploded, has built himself a new pair of hands. Yes, he built himself a pair of bionic hands.  We know what you’re thinking….how did he even start without any hands in the first place?
Robot Soccer Is Way More Watchable Than Euro 2012
Robot Soccer Is Way More Watchable Than Euro 2012
Robot Soccer Is Way More Watchable Than Euro 2012
The UEFA Euro 2012 is finally over, culminating with a 4-0 win for Spain on Sunday. Team Espana goalkeeper Iker Castillas pitched the shutout thanks to his mind-numbingly hot girlfriend, sideline reporter Sara Carbonero, staying out of his view. There are those who still think the game is difficult to watch due to the excessive flopping and lack of scoring, and if you’re part of that group, try th
Smooth Robots Bust a Move to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’
Smooth Robots Bust a Move to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’
Smooth Robots Bust a Move to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’
If you have nightmares of robots taking over the world, this video won’t help. It is, however, an impressive display of technology as a perfectly synchronized group of ‘bots dance in time to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller.’ All hail our toe-tapping mechanical overlords!