Science Oct 14 NASA set to launch a robot to explore asteroids near Jupiter By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Science Jun 19 Fake blood pumps life into this robotic fish Synthetic blood vessels in a new robotic fish could improve the technology needed to make lifelike robots run longer. By Berly McCoy
Science Apr 18 Analysis: Robots have achieved what humans never will — assembling an IKEA chair in less than 21 minutes An autonomous robot can now assemble an IKEA chair without a manual in less than 21 minutes, which is an odd but significant milestone in artificial intelligence and robotics. By Nsikan Akpan
Science Sep 22 The odd swimming style of plesiosaurs decoded by a robot A new “robosaur” reveals the secret behind the plesiosaur odd but powerful swimming style, which could inspire alternatives to boat and submarine propellers. By Teresa Carey
Science May 17 What this apple-picking robot means for the future of farm workers Abundant Robotics has built an automated apple picker, which could make agricultural labor shortages a thing of the past. By Andrew Wagner
Apr 11 The science behind why your shoelace knot is doomed to fail By Nsikan Akpan Fret no longer children of planet Earth, as new research has figured out the physics behind why shoelace knots fail and why some shoelaces are more prone to the mistake. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 4:55 How scientists aim to combat ‘Darwin’s nightmare’ — the invasive lionfish By PBS NewsHour The lionfish has always been a relentless predator. When it lived only in the Indo-Pacific, its ferocity and aggression were contained. But since the species has expanded to the Atlantic, its overpopulation is threatening fellow aquatic creatures. So scientists are… Continue watching
Aug 24 How do you stop invasive lionfish? Maybe with a robotic zapper By Nsikan Akpan, Matt Ehrichs A nonprofit company is engineering robots to cull invasive lionfish, a detrimental species in the Atlantic Ocean. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 8:16 How machines are learning to read your mood By PBS NewsHour Can artificial intelligence be emotionally intelligent? In Boston, researchers have programed BB-8, the little droid from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” to detect expressions and determine how people are feeling. And that technology is being adapted for marketing, video games,… Continue watching
Jul 08 Robot-delivered lethal explosive in Dallas police standoff was a first, experts say By Kassia Halcli, Gretchen Frazee Dallas police executed an unprecedented move Friday morning, when officers used a robot-delivered bomb to engage a suspect. Continue reading