MetaFilter posts tagged with robotic

movers and shakers in London town

flapjax at midnite — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:07:54 -0800

I'll tell you one thing: if I was in London, I'd mosey on over to the Kinetica Art Fair. It looks like fun.

Never will another spitwad go unpunished.

kaibutsu — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:24:09 -0800

Ever wish you had eyes in the back of your head?

Robotic Insect Takes Off

ItsaMario — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 04:59:14 -0800

Miniature Robotic Insect Takes Off Researchers have created a miniature robotic fly that weighs just 60 milligrams and has a wingspan of three centimeters for covert surveillance. Thats progress!

In a future time, children will work together to build a giant...

phrontist — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 09:44:52 -0800

Two industrial robots spin records.

The Bipedal Exo-Skeletal Robotic Vehicle

jenleigh — Fri, 15 Jul 2005 12:24:34 -0800

Buy your own fully functional Bipedal Exo-Skeletal Semi-Robotic Vehicle—or Mech—courtesy of Neogentronyx.

Arrrrroooooooooo!

warbaby — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 19:03:08 -0800

Feral Robotic Dogs OUT THERE, in happy family homes, in the offices of corporate executives, in toy stores through out the globe, is an army of robotic dogs. These semi-autonomous robotic creatures, though currently programmed to perform inane or entertaining tasks: begging for plastic bones; barking to the tune of national anthems; walking in circles; are actually fully motile and AWAITING FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

Robotic Scientist

nads — Thu, 15 Jan 2004 19:15:10 -0800

Robotic Scientist - Scientists created a closed, automated system to conduct simple labor intensive scientific experiments in molecular genetics. The robot creates hypothesis and tests them. Supposedly it works more efficiently (picks less expensive experiments, and fewer of them) then its human counterparts (graduate students in biology and comp sci.). More detailed article in Nature here (institutional access / subscription required). I for one, welcome our new robot overlords.

jonmc — Wed, 19 Dec 2001 11:10:46 -0800

Proof that there are some brilliant teenage girls out there. This robotic rescue device was created by a couple of teenaged twin sisters, no less. Just imagine what these two will accomplish by the time they reach adulthood. The Craig sisters make excellent alternative role models to the likes of Britney and Christina. You go, girls.