New robot can differentiate textures


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If we pick up a brick, we can feel thats it's texture is rough. Unlike humans, most robots can't tell the difference between textures of objects. Unless your robot developed at USC Viterbi School of Engineering. For example, there studies have made robotic fingers have the capability of telling the difference of an object's texture. In the video below they talk about their experiments. One of which includes testing 117 different textures with their robotic finger. Thanks for reading and check out the video below to learn more about this robotic's technology!


Welcome to the uncanny valley


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I've seen some pretty freaky robots that fall in to the abyss of the uncanny valley. However, this one falls in deeper than any other bot.

New Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots Revealed by Tomy


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Yet again, Tomy will be releasing another toy to the market. They call them BattroBorgs, and they're little Rock 'Em sock 'Em robots. Just like in the movie "Real Steal." However, unlike there older brothers from the 80's, these bots are controlled with a remote that kind of looks like that of a Wii. They are also equipped with LED's on there backs that indicate how many hits they have received from the opponent. These bots also do not require any batteries, but do recharge with the controller. Charging time is double the amount of play time so thats a downside right there. Anyways, if your interested in buying these little guys then you may have to wait until the end of this year. Thanks for reading and check out the video above to them in action!



original source: http://www.robots-dreams.com/2012/06/battroborg-20-battling-robots-in-action-video.html

Tomy introduces i-SODOG, the new robotic dog


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A while back, Tomy released i-SOBOT. It was the smallest humanoid robot available and it was pretty impressive too. However, kids will soon have a chance to have an artificial dog named i-SODOG in Spring of 2013. The robot is equipped with custom made servos, LED eyes, and a microphone. The servos enable it to perform realistic moves like a real dog would do. The eyes make it look like its from the future, and the microphone makes it capable of being voice controlled. The robot dog can be controlled with an RC controller or with a smart phone via blue tooth connection. Now its not up for sale now but I have calculated that the price will be around $400.00 since the price in Japan is 31500 yen. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed today's post!



Robots for home use


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New Spytank Robot Developed by Brookstone


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While I was at the mall the other day, I stopped by Brookstone to look around. I saw Hexbugs and little moving toys. However, one product really caught my eye. It was called the "Rover App-Controlled Spy Tank." It's equipped with a camera (night vision too), microphone, and tank treads for superb mobility. The tank is controlled via wifi with most iDevices. In the app store there is a free app that lets you control this robot. The range controlling this bot is pretty amazing too. If your in an area with no walls then you can control it up to 200 feet away. With walls in the way, you can still control it up to 100 feet away. This all seems amazing, but it has a price tag of $100.00. If your still interested in buying this robot then take a trip to your local Brookstone. Thanks for reading and check out the demo video above to see it spy!

New facial expression robot


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Hello readers and fans! I am back from my vacation, and I have a new bot to tell you about. It began Yesterday when I got out my vex kit and started to build a robot. I was thinking of what type of bot to build until I remembered Kismet. So a few hours passed by, and my robot was completed with eyes, eyebrow, a mouth, and one arm. I don't have a name for it, but for now I just call it "a robot." Thanks for reading and check out the video above to see it in action!