The latest in robot guards is the Guardrobo D1 (real original name) which was initially developed because of the concern for the growing elderly population in Japan. The cartoon like robot (really, it looks like Rosie from the Jetsons but then again so does every robot) was developed by Sohgo Security Services, a Japanese security [...]

The robot is the one on the left. I think…..
Source: National Geographic

In what has to be one of the largest commercial robot displays in the world, Robot Expo has more than 60 robots on display. The robots range from the practical to bizarre in their intended uses, with one touted as the most humanoid robot to date, covered in a ’skin-like’ substance and mimics breathing.
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Science Fiction had its lines-blurred by reality long ago and this bit of news just goes to prove it all the more. NASA is working on ‘Robotic Skin’ which could allow a robot to sense its environment much like humans do.
Robots move well on their own, especially when nothing is in the way,” Lumelsky explained. [...]

I wanted to post a bit of information I just ran across, the sad part is only found out about this after the fact. Botstock is a gathering of robot enthusiasts from across America who meet up annually to share their passion for all things robotic.BotStock 2 was held this past weekend in Spokane Washington [...]

Of all the corporate robots that have been announced in the last few years, Toyota’s seem to have made the most ruckus with the least amount of anticipation. Or rather before Asimo was introduced there was already buzz building around the event, with Sony’s Qrio we already knew Sony had been working on robots for [...]

While reading up on Toyota’s entry into the world of robotics, I couldn’t help but think that Toyota’s bot looked a lot like Twiki from Buck Rogers.

Visitors to Anaheim California’s Disneyland, have a new attraction to look forward to when they arrive; Honda’s Asimo robot is now a permanent part of the park. Disney and Honda have teamed up for the “Say Hello to Honda’s Asimo” show which takes place in the “Honda Asimo Theater”.Guests will be treated to a 15-minute [...]

Japanese robot manufacturer Tmsuk has introduced a robotic “watchdog” that promises to keep an eye on the home-front while your away, with its built-in infra-red sensors and cameras. Roborior might not slide off the tongue as easily as “Robosapien” but former might turn out to be a lot more useful in day to day life.The [...]