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    This is pretty awesome: Interactive Urban Robot, or IURO, can ask people for directions, and use their instructions to navigate to its destination.

    Video via Scientific American

     
    2. Nov 13th, 2012     scienceroboticsroboturban robotadaptation
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    Robot Gangnam Style

    Robots have a ton of practical applications. They can help us defuse bombs and rescue trapped disaster victims. But let’s face it—wouldn’t you rather watch them dance?

    I love everything about this little guy’s routine, but mostly how his head bobs along towards the end of the clip. Let’s face it, robots are more awesome when they’re being adorable.

    To see more, check out IEEE Spectrum’s awesome video gallery of robots that can swim, fly, play soccer, and take long walks on the beach.

     
    3. Oct 19th, 2012     scienceroboticsmechanicsrobot
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  3. 5 Ways Cyborg Insects Could Change The World

    Scientists have made amazing progress lately in turning insects into cyborgs. Almost every week, there’s another news story about cyborg insect first responders, or cockroach fuel cells. Soon enough, when someone plants an eavesdropping device in your house, it’ll literally be a “bug.”

    Why do insects make such great candidates to become cyborgs? And what are we learning from cyborg insects that could help design better aircraft, or unlock the secrets of the human brain?

     
    4. Feb 29th, 2012     sciencebatterybiologyinsectcyborgrobotbrainphysicsfluid dynamics
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