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Tough robo-challenge casts robots as rescuers

Technology

Tough robo-challenge casts robots as rescuers

The DARPA Robotics Challenge will see humanoid robots competing to complete rescue missions, and could lead to robots better adapted to living alongside us

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Robot comedian stands up well against human rivals

Technology

Robot comedian stands up well against human rivals

CultureLab

Sunbots aim to slash the cost of solar arrays

Earth

Sunbots aim to slash the cost of solar arrays

Analysis

Robotic plant learns to grow like the real thing

Technology

Robotic plant learns to grow like the real thing

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Robot face lets slime mould show its emotional side

Technology

Robot face lets slime mould show its emotional side

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Not like us: Artificial minds we can't understand

Technology

Not like us: Artificial minds we can't understand

Features

Ability to perceive minds of others emerges in robot

Technology

Ability to perceive minds of others emerges in robot

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Robot air freshener blows bubbles for future homes

Technology

Robot air freshener blows bubbles for future homes

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AI scores same as a 4-year-old in verbal IQ test

Technology

AI scores same as a 4-year-old in verbal IQ test

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To create a robot with common sense, mimic a toddler

Life

To create a robot with common sense, mimic a toddler

Artificial intelligence researcher Ben Goertzel wants to create robots far more intelligent than humans

Opinion

Technology

Precision herbicide drones launch strikes on weeds

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Inflatable arm will soften up anti-bomb robot

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Mechanical eye will help wine-makers improve vintages

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Bloodhound robot navigates by its sense of smell

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