Robots

The 10 Best Robots in Pop Culture
The 10 Best Robots in Pop Culture
The 10 Best Robots in Pop Culture
Sadly, Matt Groening's long-running cartoon 'Futurama' was canceled earlier this week after seven seasons and 140 episodes on two different networks. Yes, we'll miss Fry, Leela and the rest of the crew, but we'll miss Bender, the acerbic, cigar-chomping robot, the most. But it's not all bad news -- Bender has rightfully earned himself a place among the most memorable robots in pop culture. Read Mo
Trossen Robotics Builds The BoogieBot
Trossen Robotics Builds The BoogieBot
Trossen Robotics Builds The BoogieBot
This is not technically called the BoogieBot. It's a hexapod robot called the PhantomX built from a kit and controlled via radio that you can buy from Trossen Robotics' website. But you've got admit, this robot has some moves in that opening...
Get a Facebook ‘Like’ and Tech-Savvy Vest Hugs You
Get a Facebook ‘Like’ and Tech-Savvy Vest Hugs You
Get a Facebook ‘Like’ and Tech-Savvy Vest Hugs You
It was recently revealed that Facebook now has one billion users -- that's 15% of the world’s population. That’s a pretty impressive achievement for Mr. Zuckerburg, if you ask us. There’s no denying the top-notch social network has become integrated into our daily lives, and now there's a way to be physically rewarded by the site -- ‘Like-A-Hug.'
Is It Robot (not Robin) Roberts Pitching for the Phillies?
Is It Robot (not Robin) Roberts Pitching for the Phillies?
Is It Robot (not Robin) Roberts Pitching for the Phillies?
A robot will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Wednesday afternoon's game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers. The robot, not named for Phillies Hall of Famer Robin Roberts but appropriately named Philliebot, was created by University of Pennsylvania students Jordan Brindza and Jamie Gewirtz, and will be part of Science Day at Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia.