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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: New Software Allows Computer Characters to Learn How to Run, Walk and Play Soccer
31 Jul 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyA University of British Colombia researcher has developed an algorithm that could allow computer characters and robots to eventually learn complex motor skills like walking and running through a process of trial and error. -
Video: UC San Diego Robotics Team Enters Japan’s RoboCup Competition
28 Jul 2017Source: Peter BrownThe competition will focus on how human-robot interaction can help with daily tasks. -
Video: How Far has Augmented Reality Come? This A-Ha “Take on Me” Recreation Shows it is Pretty Darn Far
28 Jul 2017Source: Peter BrownUsing Apple’s ARKit, a developer made an app to enter the iconic music video -
Video: Disney Develops Easy Authoring Tool for Novice Animators
28 Jul 2017Source: Peter BrownWith the new software, motion cycle can be produced in a matter of minutes. -
Video: Public Drone Delivery Service Opens in Europe
27 Jul 2017Source: Peter BrownCleveron begins project for beach delivery of drinks in Estonia -
Video: Would You Make Calls on a Voice Powered Smart Ring?
27 Jul 2017Source: Peter BrownOrii is a new gadget that turns a finger into a smartphone. -
Video: The First Affordable 3D Printer Launches on Kickstarter
27 Jul 2017Source: Siobhan TreacySparkMaker is bringing 3D printing to offices everywhere. The company has released their one-button desktop 3D printer that brings the quality associated with stereolithography at an affordable price. -
Video: Soft Robot Navigates Through Growth
27 Jul 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinSoft, pneumatic robotic prototypes move through obstacles toward a designated goal and grow into a free-standing structure. -
Video: DuPont Launches Line of Stretchable Electronic Ink and Films for Smart Clothing
26 Jul 2017Source: Peter BrownThe technology can be used to provide heart rate monitoring, breathing rate, form awareness or muscle tension. -
Disney Launches Augmented and Mixed Reality Experience in Their Parks
26 Jul 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyDisney, the happiest place on earth, is stepping just a little bit more into the future. -
Video: New Artificial Intelligence System Could Help Users Recreate Their Favorite Dishes
24 Jul 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyResearchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) believe that AI could analyze food photos and help people learn recipes and understand their eating habits. -
Video: Teaching Robot has Over 50 Facial Expressions, Tells Jokes and Teaches Science
21 Jul 2017Source: Peter BrownProfessor Einstein features face tracking, audio sensing, language processing and a variety of facial emotions. -
Video: Pizza Robot Can Make a Crust in Just 9 Seconds
21 Jul 2017Source: Peter BrownZume Pizza’s Doughbot allows for better efficiency and consistency in operations. -
Video: Camera Lets Pet Owners Give Treats and Talk to Animals When Not Home
20 Jul 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyPetcube has announced the release of Petcube Bites, its third interactive pet camera that creates a new treat experience for both pets and their owners. -
Video: Artificial Intelligence Can Predict Recipes by Looking at Food Photos
20 Jul 2017Source: Peter BrownThe system can identify the correct recipes from images about 65% of the time -
Video: DIY Site Makes Going Solar Easier for Homeowners
20 Jul 2017Source: Siobhan TreacySofdesk has announced their public solution tool Draw My Roof for homeowners to measure, design and find savings for solar installations and roofing projects. -
Video: Rubbery Robot Reveals Tiny Water and Gas Pipe Leaks
20 Jul 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinRubbery robot can inspect water or gas pipes from the inside to find leaks long before they become catastrophic. -
Video: Duke Engineering Team Vies for Amazon Robotics Challenge
19 Jul 2017Source: Peter BrownThe Amazon Robotics Challenge is designed to fill a need for a warehouse sorting robot that can do the job of multiple people. -
Video: Seeing AI Camera App Aids Visually Impaired
19 Jul 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinThe Microsoft app is designed to help blind and low-vision users gain a greater measure of independence. -
Video: Non-Invasive Implantable Neural Interface Based on Silicon Electronics
19 Jul 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinEngineers are designing an implantable device at the scale of one million channels to enable recording and stimulation from the sensory cortex.
