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Meet the floating robot inspired by Tinker Bell, Pokémon's Mew
14 Jul 2026
The lighter-than-air robot prototype was inspired by fictional characters like Tinker Bell, Pokémon’s Mew and Studio Ghibli’s Soot Sprites; it floats through the air and gently hovers indoors.
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Video: Drone Racing Takes Off
08 Jul 2017Source: Tony PalloneDrone racing has been rocketing in popularity. A look at a couple of recent events. -
Video: Could You Use a Third Thumb?
07 Jul 2017Source: Peter BrownA design project investigates how an additional digit could enhance natural dexterity through a combination of robotics and 3-D printing. -
Video: Take Underwater Videos and Photos with this Hands-Free Fish Drone
07 Jul 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyBiki, the first bionic wireless robot fish, has launched on Kickstarter. -
Video: Take Underwater Videos and Photos with this Hands-Free Fish Drone
07 Jul 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyBiki, the first bionic wireless robot fish, has launched on Kickstarter. -
Video: Computer Reads Body Language and Can Track Multiple People
06 Jul 2017Source: Peter BrownThe real-time detector can also see poses of each individual’s fingers -
Video: 3-D-Printed Biopsy Robot is MRI-Compatible
06 Jul 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinThe mini-bot is made from 3-D-printed plastic to facilitate deployment in MRI scanners. -
Video: Safer Vehicle Lighting with Liquid Crystal HD Technology
06 Jul 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinThe headlamp's light pattern adjusts in an intelligent and continuous manner to various driving situations in real-time. -
Video: Driverless Grocery Van Trials Finish in London
05 Jul 2017Source: Peter BrownOcado’s CargoPod delivered free groceries to customers as part of a self-driving delivery project. -
Video: Volvo to Make All Cars Electric by 2019
05 Jul 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyVolvo Cars has announced that every car it launches from 2019 onward will have an electric motor. -
Special Delivery: Chemistry Sets
05 Jul 2017Source: Tony PalloneMEL Science offers a subscription-based chemistry set service for kids. -
Video: A Landing Zone for Your Drone
05 Jul 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinThe portable platform is designed for vertical takeoff and landing of unmanned aircraft systems weighing under 25 pounds. -
Watch: A Whole Different Design Ethos
05 Jul 2017Source: Tony PalloneA look at some of the most interesting products developed by smart fabric sensor company BeBop Sensors. -
Video: Solar Powered Weeding Robot Just Made Gardening Easier
03 Jul 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyTertill allows gardeners to enjoy weed-free vegetable and flower gardens. Gardeners no longer have to worry about weeds and can enjoy their garden without having to spend hours pulling weeds. -
Video: Hand-Held Probe Detects Cancer Cells in Real Time
02 Jul 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinThe probe allows surgeons to distinguish between cancer cells and normal tissue during surgery. -
Video: Robotic Programming Platform Uses MIT's Scratch Blocks to Teach Kids STEAM Skills
30 Jun 2017Source: Peter BrownThe visual programming language starts simple but becomes more complex as the kids learn how to control robots. -
Video: Wireless Device Allows Users to Send Messages and Use GPS Tracking Without Cellular Data
30 Jun 2017Source: Siobhan TreacySonnet is a new wireless device that allows smartphones to send instant messages, voice recordings, images and GPS coordinates when cellular data is unavailable. -
Video: Virtual Reality-Controlled Robot brings Humanoid Telepresence to the Next Level
29 Jun 2017Source: Peter BrownGITAI is creating software to synchronize human-to-humanoid robot interaction via the internet. -
Video: Watch a Robot Attempt to Pour a Perfect Pint of Beer
29 Jun 2017Source: Peter BrownA robotic arm crafted through 3-D printed fixtures tries to match the pour of a bartender. -
Video: LiDAR System Sees the Forest Through the Trees
29 Jun 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinFoliage-penetrating LiDAR detects 3D images behind an obscuration such as a tree canopy. -
Video: New Stainless Steel Charging Cable is Made to Last
29 Jun 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyAnchor Labs has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their Anchor cable. The cable is made of stainless steel, is long lasting magnetically attaches to the device that it is charging.
