Posts Tagged ‘robot’

A Yandex delivery robot in Moscow

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Made in CHINA: CCP intensifies humanoid robot production to retain manufacturing dominance

(NaturalNews) China recently announced a grand plan to mass-produce humanoid robots that can perform various tasks and interact with humans to insulate itself from… Source

U.S. Marines Strapped a Rocket Launcher to a Robot Dog You Can Buy on Amazon

U.S. Marines strapped a rocket launcher to an off-the-shelf robot dog and fired it remotely in September. The demonstration was part of a demonstration at the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command’s Tactical Exercise Control group in Twentynine Palms, California. There’s a video of the exercise. As first reported by The Warzone, members of […]

NYPD deploys robot cop to Times Square subway station

(NaturalNews) Knightscope 5 (K-5), a police robot manufactured by Knightscope, is now patrolling New York City’s busiest subway station in a new pilot… Source

Building Ancient Robot Automata in Switzerland (Video)

Dwelling in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, François Junod has dedicated his life to crafting animated sculptures, or automata. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology News Videos Read Later  Source

AI Robot Warns United Nations: “We’re Going To Take Over the World”

Artificial intelligence (AI) robots publicly warned the United Nations (UN) this week that they intend to “take over the world” and replace world leaders within the next few years. On Thursday and Friday, AI “humanoid” bots gathered to take part in the UN’s two-day AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland to pitch the […]

DeSantis bucks his robot reputation in New Hampshire

MANCHESTER, N.H. — New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu recently had some advice for anyone hoping to win a presidential primary in his state: acting like a rock star “ain’t gonna fly.” Ron DeSantis didn’t get the memo. The Florida governor got the celebrity treatment when he made his first trip to New Hampshire, headlining a […]

Students in Cyprus create ChatGPT-powered robot AInstein to improve classroom teaching

Students in Cyprus create ChatGPT-powered robot AInstein to improve classroom teaching. PASCAL English School in Cyprus have recently completed the creation of a robot that has the capabilities to understand commands, interact with humans and perform everyday tasks using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology. After much experimentation and hard work, PASCAL Space Center proudly presents… […]

The LAPD Wants Robot Dogs. How Did We Get Here?

Matyos Kidane and Shakeer Rahman are organizers with the Stop LAPD Spying Coalition, a community group working to abolish police surveillance in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) has been pushing a plan to unleash dog-like military robots in our communities, and it’s highlighting the power of well-funded police lobbies to purchase influence […]

Watch: Boston Dynamics’ Creepy Humanoid Robot Learns More Tricks

Boston Dynamics’ latest video of its six-foot-tall bipedal humanoid, Atlas, shows it has acquired new skills that enable it to operate in complex terrain. Boston Dynamics’ Atlas team, led by Scott Kuindersma, told The Verge that the video is “meant to communicate an expansion of the research we’re doing on Atlas.”  The video shows Atlas operating autonomously, […]

AI-powered “robot” lawyer will be first of its kind to represent defendant in court

A “robot” lawyer powered by artificial intelligence will be the first of its kind to help a defendant fight a traffic ticket in court next month.  Source

Starship delivery robot stuck on icy pavement stuns passer-by by politely thanking him for his help

A tiny delivery robot took a passerby by surprise by ‘politely thanking’ him for his help after it got stuck on an icy pavement. This week a passerby spotted a Starship food-delivery robot struggling to find a way up the large and icy curb in Cambridge. Graham Smith from Cherry Hinton in Cambridge, immediately came […]

‘World’s Most Advanced’ Humanoid Robot Promises Not To ‘Take Over The World’

‘World’s Most Advanced’ Humanoid Robot Promises Not To ‘Take Over The World’ Posted by Lou on September 18, 2022   Speaking about the robot’s responses during the clip, the company said: “Nothing in this video is pre-scripted – the model is given a basic prompt describing Ameca, giving the robot a description of self – it’s pure […]

Deep-Sea Robot Reveals Treasures of $20 Billion San Jose Wreck

Billions of dollars of gold, silver and emeralds encrust a tiny patch of the Caribbean Sea. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later 

WATCH: Spider-Man Robot Has Colossal Wipeout During Stunt at Disney California

A Spider-Man robot took a nasty spill at Disney California’s Avengers Campus when it swung through the air and crashed into a building. 

Chinese Scientists Claim to Have Produced Robot-Cloned Pigs

Researchers at China’s Nankai University claimed this week that they successfully cloned pigs through an entirely automated process for the first time in March, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Thursday.

Talos of Crete: A 2,000-Year-Old Tale of the First Robot God

Believe it or not, but ideas of artificial intelligence and automata were alive and well over 2,000 years ago within Greek mythology. The myth of Talos (‘Τάλως’)—the first robot-like creature in mythology Read more Section:  News Myths & Legends Unexplained Phenomena Read Later 

Creators ‘Freak Out’ At Humanoid Robot’s Lifelike Reaction

Its creators say they were ‘freaked out’ after the worlds most advanced humanoid robot reacted with visible irritation and grabbed the hand of a researcher who got into its “personal space.” A video demonstration shows the robot called ‘Ameca’ with a researcher who is moving their finger closer and closer to the machines face. The […]

UN Fails To Agree On ‘Killer Robot’ Ban

Above Photo: Humanitarian groups have been calling for a ban on autonomous weapons. Wolfgang Kumm / picture alliance / Getty Images. Nations Pour Billions Into Autonomous Weapons Research. Autonomous weapon systems – commonly known as killer robots – may have killed human beings for the first time ever last year, according to a recent United Nations Security […]

Robot shocks with how human-like it is

Robot shocks with how human-like it is (VIDEO) Date: December 4, 2021Author: Nwo Report Source: RTA new humanoid robot has made a huge step towards crossing the ‘uncanny valley,’ with the machine filmed displaying a whole range of almost realistic human facial expressions.‘Ameca’ has been described by its British developers at Engineered Arts as “the perfect […]

Robot Nurses Are Here to Save the Day

You know all the nurses who have been fired for refusing to get vaxxed? Well, they can just be replaced by foreigners and some nursebots! link Share now! Source

US Army Proudly Showcases Skynet Terminator Killer Robot Armed to the Teeth

    So, hey, they’ve started mounting sniper rifles on robodogs, which is great news for anyone who was hoping they’d start mounting sniper rifles on robodogs. At an exhibit booth in the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting and exhibition, Ghost Robotics (the military-friendly competitor to the better-known Boston Dynamics) proudly showed […]

Westworld-style sex robot factory promises X-rated models will ‘Stare into your Soul’

RealDoll’s latest model will ‘stare into your soul,’ they promise (Image: realdoll / Instagram) RealDoll say their eerily lifelike doll is ‘staring into your soul’ and asking why you haven’t bought one your own yet, as industry experts warn that hackers could easily take control of the AI-powered ‘sexy Alexa’ Sex robot specialists RealDoll promise their latest […]

New York Times: Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientist Was Assassinated By a Killer Robot Machine Gun

September 18, 2021 Source: The New York Times By Al Mayadeen New details emerged in a New York Times report, revealing that Iran’s top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was assassinated by a killer robot machine gun. Cameras in this vehicle identified Fakhrizadeh and his position in the car sending this information back to the remote […]

DAYS OF LOT: Staggering 42% of people say they would have sex with a robot

Men are more likely to sleep with sex robots than women, according to the survey (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Men were more likely to be up for a romp with a robot, with 48% saying they would. The survey also revealed anxieties about job losses to AI, with cashiers and drivers in the firing line A new […]

A robot that can pump gas is being piloted at a filling station in southern China

At one gas station in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, a robotic arm equipped with sensors extends out from a regular petrol pump. The robot first receives an order from a customer via an app. It can then open the car’s fuel tank, unscrew the cap, and direct a fuel nozzle towards the open tank. […]

Tesla’s new robot – is it really a good idea ?

Tesla’s new robot – is it really a good idea ? Posted on Wednesday, 8 September, 2021 Is this a future we actually want ? Image Credit: Tesla Will Tesla’s new humanoid robot actually benefit society in the long run or are we heading for disaster ?Andrew Maynard – Associate Dean at Arizona State University’s […]

Tesla is building a robot named Optimus

Tesla is building a robot named Optimus What could possibly go wrong ? Image Credit: Tesla Elon Musk’s electric car company has branched out into developing autonomous, humanoid robots.In news that is not in the slightest bit disconcerting, Musk has revealed that the robot – named Optimus – will respond to voice commands and is […]

Boston Dynamics Drops New Video Of 5-Foot Atlas Humanoid Robot Effortlessly Doing Parkour

Robot maker Boston Dynamics has released new video of its two-legged Atlas robot effortlessly completing a parkour obstacle course, offering a new display of its humanoid machines’ unsettling repertoire. In the video, a pair of Atlas robots can be seen leaping over large gaps, vaulting beams, and even performing backflips. The robot can even be […]

They’re Normalizing Robot Police By Calling Them “Dogs”

By Caitlin Johnstone Hawaii police are defending their use of pandemic relief funds for a robotic “police dog” made by Boston Dynamics which scans homeless people’s eyes to see if they have a fever. “If you’re homeless and looking for temporary shelter in Hawaii’s capital, expect a visit from a robotic police dog that will […]

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