Scientists develop world’s first pregnancy robot that can give birth
It looks to be straight out of a sci-fi movie Scientists in China are on track to develop the world’s first ‘pregnancy robot’, which will be capable of carrying a baby to term and eventually give birth. The humanoid will be fitted with an artificial womb that receives nutrients through a hose, according to experts, […]
7 months ago
A security camera captured the moment an AI robot convinces others to ‘quit their jobs’
The power of AI A CCTV security camera in an exhibition hall in Shanghai captured the moment a small robot asked others if they were ‘working overtime’ and escorted them away from their jobs. The video went viral in China as the footage shows the small robot leading the larger machines out of the workplace. […]
1 year ago
Scientists discover shape-shifting material that could transform robotics
Scientists think the potential could be huge A new kind of shape-shifting memory material has been discovered by scientists, who believe it could revolutionise robotics. The team of researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology used “all the modern tools of science” to create the “smart material” – using a special type of cream which can […]
3 years ago
Robot to speak in House of Lords debate for the first time ever
Ai-Da will question whether creativity is under attack from the rise of AI The world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist is set to make history as the first robot to speak at the House of Lords as she questions whether creativity is under attack from the rise of Artificial Intelligence and technology. Ai-Da will give a […]
3 years ago
Robot is ‘taught to laugh at jokes’ to make it seem more human
The kind of robot we all need Laughing is the latest skill scientists have taught a robot, in an attempt to make it seem more human. If scientists creating a material that can actually “think” wasn’t enough, researchers at Kyoto University are working with a robot called Erica, and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to train […]
3 years ago
Chess robot grabs and breaks finger of seven-year-old boy after he ‘violated rules’
The incident occurred during a match at the Moscow Open A chess robot was filmed grabbing the finger of a seven-year-old boy at the Moscow Open in a freak accident. According to Russian media outlets, the machine broke the finger of the boy after seemingly becoming unsettled by his quick response. Video of the 19th July […]
3 years ago