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When it comes right down to it, most telepresence robots are essentially just remote-control tablets that can be steered around a room. The VRoxy system is different in that its robot replicates the user’s movements, plus it auto-pilots itself to diffe… Continue reading VRoxy system pushes telepresence beyond just looking and talking
Is it really a dystopian future if the robots are radio-controlled? That’s what came to mind reading this article on a police robot out of Singapore, complete with a breathless …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: June 25, 2023
As the pandemic continues, most of us have gotten used to medical consultations being performed via the phone or Zoom. That said, there are still times when diagnostic devices need to be used … which is where the H3 Health Cube is designed to come in.C… Continue reading H3 Health Cube set to enter use as a self-contained connected clinic
We first heard about the child-like iCub humanoid robot back in 2011, when it was nominated to take part in the Olympic Torch Relay. The latest and greatest version, the iCub 3, was the star of a recently-announced (and pretty impressive) telepresence … Continue reading New iCub 3 biped robot used as a long-distance avatar for its operator
Honda has laid out new technologies it plans to pursue in the coming decades. Building on current areas of expertise, the company will look to develop an eVTOL for inter-city transport, a robot that will act as an avatar for users to perform tasks remo… Continue reading Honda sets its sights on an eVTOL, telepresence robot and space tech
No, despite what it might look like, this isn’t some early Halloween project. The creepy creation before you is actually a tongue-in-cheek “robot” created by the prolific [Nick Bild], a …read more Continue reading This Horrifying Robot is Here to Teach You a Lesson
Earlier this year, we heard about a pet-entertaining/treat-dispensing robot known as Pumpkii. Although its crowdfunding campaign was cancelled, the similar Rocki is now available for purchase.Continue ReadingCategory: Pets, LifestyleTags: Robots, Dogs,… Continue reading Omnidirectional robot shoots out treats for home-alone pets
If your job involves sending TV crews around the country to shoot interviews in people’s homes or workplaces, you’ll know that the current pandemic has made such tasks very difficult. That’s where Crew in a Box is designed to come in.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Crew in a Box is made for remote TV interviews in the time of Covid-19
[Erik Knutsson] is stuck inside with a bunch of robot parts, and we know what lies down that path. His Open Personal Assistant Robotic Platform aims to help out around the house with things like filling pet food bowls, but for now, he is taking one step at a time …read more
As time marches on and a good percentage of us are still isolating from society at large, the progress of technology isn’t kept as stagnant. Earlier this year we featured a project about a much-needed small telepresence robot with an exceptionally low barrier for entry, and with the progress of …read more