Humanoid Robots
Robot Babies: Cute or Creepy?
There's been a proliferation of robot children of late. Which do you think are the coolest, cutest, and creepiest?
Robots With Their Heads in the Clouds
A Google researcher argues that cloud computing could make robots smaller, cheaper, and smarter
Humanoid Robots Walk Tall
Watch out, Asimo, these new humanoids are on your tail
Ode to the Uncanny Valley
Are humanlike robots creepy?
A Robot in the Kitchen
Roboticists in Japan and South Korea are designing the household servants of the future
The Evolution of Robot Soccer
Blog Post: Robots have evolved very rapidly over the past five years, and by 2050, whipping humans at soccer isn't likely to be a problem
New Next-Gen Nao Is Now the New Nao
Blog Post: Hey look, there's a new Nao now!
Who's Behind This Chainsaw-Wielding Killer Robot?
Blog Post: A humanoid robot attacking people with a chainsaw? This has to be a viral marketing campaign -- and we need your help to find out who's behind it
Honda Robotics Unveils Next-Generation ASIMO Robot
Blog Post: We heard some rumors that Honda was working on something big, and here it is: a brand new ASIMO
A New Way for Robots to Balance on Two Feet
Blog Post: This robot keeps its feet firmly planted on the floor, even when kicked by a mean researcher or slammed with a heavy ball
Stunning Video of PETMAN Humanoid Robot From Boston Dynamics
Blog Post: The company has released footage of its most advanced biped robot walking and doing push-ups
Actroid-F Gets a Boyfriend
Blog Post: What's the easiest way to give an Actroid a guy to hang out with? Make another identical one, and give it a different wig
Hobby Robot Rides a Bike the Old-Fashioned Way
Blog Post: I don't know where this little robot got its awesome bicycle, but it sure knows how to ride
Video: Meka Robotics Talks Up its Anime-Style Expressive Head
Blog Post: Meka Robotics' co-founder Aaron Edsinger talks to us about their compliant, underactuated limbs and highly expressive heads
