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Read More »We Have Our Very Own Robot Dog Similar To Boston Dynamics’, Created By A M’sian Engineer
Recently, we came across a robot created by a Malaysian that drew similarities to Boston Dynamics’ Spot on Facebook. Intrigued, I reached out to its creator, Leom, who said that his design was not inspired by Spot at all, despite its visual similarities. “In fact, all 4 legged robots will …
Read More »Need a New Knee or Hip? A Robot May Help Install It
As more people strive to stay active on aging frames, robots and other technologies are likely to play a wider role in helping surgeons replace joints. This article is part of our new series, Currents, which examines how rapid advances in technology are transforming our lives. In the first joint …
Read More »Crown Technologies’ Robot Barista To Serve Coffee At Japan’s Train Stations – Now Worth S$33M
Singapore’s retail tech startup Crown Technologies announced today (Jan 11) that it inked its first major, cross-border deal with JR East Business Development SEA Pte. Ltd, a subsidiary of East Japan Railway Company. This brings the company to an initial valuation of S$ 33 million. The Crown brand is one …
Read More »Boston Dynamics starts selling its Spot robot — for $74,500
Boston Dynamics today opened commercial sales of Spot, its quadruped robot that can climb stairs and traverse rough terrain. Businesses can purchase the Spot Explorer developer kit for $ 74,500 at shop.bostondynamics.com. Spot Explorer includes the robot, two batteries, the battery charger, the tablet controller, a robot case, a power …
Read More »Robot barista helps South Korean cafe with social distancing
(Reuters) — The new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way toward customers. “Here is your Rooibos almond tea latte, please enjoy. It’s even better if you stir it,” it says, as a customer reaches for her drink …
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