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Bug-bot video reveals swarming drones, extreme rocking

Bug-bot video reveals swarming drones, extreme rocking

We know that you love swarming bug-bots as much as we do, so of course we were thrilled to tell you about BAE Systems' MAST project the other day.

Via Engadget | Posted on 2008.05.04 at 12:19

Robotic squirrel used to study real-life squirrel behavior, steal nuts

Robotic squirrel used to study real-life squirrel behavior, steal nuts

Most of the squirrels our college campus were massive, hyper-intelligent little beasts that were best dealt with by vigilant avoidance, but it looks like Hampshire College professor Sarah Partan is taking the opposite approach, using a robotic squirrel named "Rocky" to interact with the local rodents up close.

Via Engadget | Posted on 2008.05.03 at 08:04

This Weekend: Maker Faire

This Weekend: Maker Faire

This weekend, I’ll be checking out Maker Faire, where there are guaranteed to be hordes (hordes, I tell you, HORDES!) of robots, both benign and excessively dangerous.

Via BotJunkie | Posted on 2008.05.02 at 23:41

Video Friday: Festo AirJelly

Video Friday: Festo AirJelly

We wrote about Festo’s Air_ray last year on OhGizmo. If you haven’t seen it, it’s totally cool, and Festo has taken the concept of sea creatures flying in air a step further with this beautiful robotic jelly.

Via BotJunkie | Posted on 2008.05.02 at 10:42

Modular Robot Reintegrates Itself After Destructive Kick In The Nuts

Here at BotJunkie, we love modular (and swarm) robotics. One of the big advantages that keeps getting talked about when it comes to modular robots is their resiliency; i.

Via BotJunkie | Posted on 2008.05.02 at 03:28

Robot Slaves’ Slaves: Monty Gets A Roomba

We introduced you to Monty last year at RoboDevelopment, and it looks like he’s made some progress… Instead of doing your cleaning for you, Monty has figured out how to delegate his responsibilities to other, less complicated forms of robotic life.

Via BotJunkie | Posted on 2008.05.01 at 20:42

BAE Systems working on spider-bots, other ways to scare you to death

BAE Systems working on spider-bots, other ways to scare you to death

Do you enjoy gangs of tiny, spider-like robot insectoids swarming all over your house, car, or personage? If you answered "yes," you're going to love what BAE Systems is cooking up.

Via Engadget | Posted on 2008.05.01 at 08:05

Disney and WowWee team up on cute, killer bots for the ironic uprising

Disney and WowWee team up on cute, killer bots for the ironic uprising

Need some irony with your angst-battered diet this morning? Swell, try some of this. Disney and Pixar are set to release their latest animated blockbuster, WALL-E, this summer.

Via Engadget | Posted on 2008.04.30 at 01:02

Modular, shape-shifting robots get right back up to creep you out

Modular, shape-shifting robots get right back up to creep you out

We've seen a number of modular, reassembling robots already, but that doesn't make 'em any less unnerving, especially when we see them doing their thing on video.

Via Engadget | Posted on 2008.04.29 at 14:07

Festo AirJelly flies through the air with the greatest of ease

Festo AirJelly flies through the air with the greatest of ease

We'd explain this thing, but we're really having trouble taking our eyes off of it long enough to string some full sentences together. Suffice it to say Festo's AirJelly is powered by some magical jelly fish properties, a lithium-ion battery, an electric motor and a bit of helium.

Via Engadget | Posted on 2008.04.28 at 17:32


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