Gadgets by category: Robotics

Honda Develops Mind-Controlled Robot Interface

25. May 2006

World-renowned Japanese automaker Honda has announced their recent achievement in developing a thought-controlled interface for robots. Using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, Honda succeeded in making a robotic hand mimic the movements of a demonstrator’s hand, by reading the brain patterns from the MRI machine. The robotic hand was able to accurately make a fist, [...]

Robot Does World’s First Unassisted Heart Surgery

19. May 2006

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For the very first time, a robot surgeon has managed to conduct a heart surgery without any human assistance. The 50-minute surgery was performed on a 34-years-old patient that was suffering from atrial fibrillation (heart flutters). While the operation was done in Milan, Italy, the creator of the robot surgeon, Dr. Carlo Pappone, was monitoring the [...]

Amazing CG Optimus Prime

2. April 2006

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You ought to shoot yourself if you don’t know Optimus Prime. Shown here is several amazing CG images and video of Optimus Prime, created by a CG-extraordinaire named 3dblasphemy. 3dblasphemy posted his work on Threedy (3D, got it?) Forums and of course, the response was overwhelming. Hop on over to Threedy Forums for the high-res [...]

The Boozers’ Dream Bot

28. January 2006

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Boy do I love this little bot. It’s capable of storing up to six 350ml beer cans in its little refrigerator compartment. And with a press of a button, the robot opens a can, tilts the glass, and pours you a nice cool glass of beer, with a perfect head every single time! The sad news [...]

Sony pulls the plug on QRIO and AIBO?

27. January 2006

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It was only yesterday that PC Magazine UK has posted a story on how robo-pets can be as good as real pets. And for most of us, the first robo-pet that comes to our mind is the AIBO. But yet today, news is everywhere that Sony might just be ceasing production for AIBO and the [...]

Sega iFish Swimming into Stores

19. January 2006

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We mentioned the iFish last month, and it’s now official. This not-too-pretty thing will most likely stay within Japan shores, unless Hasbro decides to pick this up like they did to iDog. Similar to that loudmouth canine, the 200 x 110 x 95mm iFish responds to music and movements with lights, sounds and dances of its [...]

Reel in that iFish!

14. December 2005

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I could never figure out why the iDog managed to sell so well. It’s not even cute. And come January 2006, Sega will release yet another fugly toy called the iFish. We can safely assume that it’ll be capable of iDog’s same old tricks, such as flapping its fins to the music, reacting to movement [...]

Honda’s ASIMO Robot that Guides People, Runs and Serves Coffee

14. December 2005

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It’s interesting to see how robots are slowly progressing to a very advanced stage. Featured here is Honda’s ASIMO, a robot capable of numerous amusing feats. What I really appreciate is its coffee-serving ability. Nothing beats getting served a cup of warm aromatic coffee while blogging, without the spouse’s snide remarks! The ASIMO is capable of [...]

Voice-Activated R2-D2®

10. November 2005

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Star Wars fans jump in joy! For you can now own your very own R2-D2! This voice-activated R2-D2 replica from Hammacher Schlemmer is able to respond to voice commands and navigate around the house. 15″ x 7.5″ x 10.5″ Obeys more than 40 voice commands. Plays games like tag. His infra-red sensor allow him to to search for people [...]

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Honda Develops Mind-Controlled Robot Interface

Robot Does World’s First Unassisted Heart Surgery

Amazing CG Optimus Prime

The Boozers’ Dream Bot

Sony pulls the plug on QRIO and AIBO?

Sega iFish Swimming into Stores

Reel in that iFish!

Honda’s ASIMO Robot that Guides People, Runs and Serves Coffee

Voice-Activated R2-D2®

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