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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Meet Sprout: The Friendly Robot Designed for Everyday Life

The world of robotics is buzzing with a new player. A startup called Fauna has introduced Sprout, a small humanoid robot designed to fit seamlessly into our daily lives. Unlike the big, bulky robots you see in factories, Sprout is made to be safe and friendly, perfect for homes, schools, and offices

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Jun 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Robots vs. Dogs: The Social Bonding Battle

The world of technology is constantly changing. Robots are now being designed to be social companions. This raises a big question: Can robots truly replace animals, like dogs, as friends? This is an important topic because robots are becoming more common in places like nursing homes, schools, and e

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May 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chess Meets AI: The Future of Human-Robot Bonding

The world of robotics is buzzing with progress. Robots are becoming more adaptable. One exciting development is the creation of a chess-playing robot. This robot is designed to study how humans and robots interact. It focuses on both spoken and unspoken communication. The robot, named OpenChessR

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Feb 22 2025HEALTH

Robots in Surgery: Who's Doing What?

Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is like a high-tech dance. Everyone has a role, and it's crucial to know who's doing what. A thorough look into scientific and clinical studies revealed that most research focuses on the surgeon and the robot's technical bits. But what about the rest of the team? The n

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Feb 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Lamp Robot: Lessons from Pixar!

Apple has been busy with some cool stuff in robotics. They've been digging into how robots can talk to humans better. They think that small movements and expressive actions are key to this. So, they looked at the Pixar Lamp, Luxo Jr, which has been around since 1985. It's a simple lamp, but it's got

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