# Robotics

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# Robot workmates

'It's a when and not an if situation': Sligo researchers studying how to integrate our future robotic colleagues

Robotic colleagues of the future? Think Wall-E or Johnny 5 and not C3PO and Terminator.

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Oct 6th 2018, 6:30 PM

# Automatic For The People

Are robots going to take all of our jobs?

Maybe.

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Apr 23rd 2017, 10:30 AM

# softly does it

This tiny robot octopus is powered by its own gas

The robot is the first of its kind and could lead to future soft robots that could perform tasks traditional robots can’t access.

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Aug 25th 2016, 1:32 PM

# look no hands

Without the budget of Google, these Waterford students created a self-driving car

Instead, it required a lot of imagination to complete it in 12 weeks.

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Jun 1st 2016, 2:48 PM

# special delivery

In the future, robots like this will deliver pizza to your door

Bad news for delivery people everywhere.

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Mar 18th 2016, 10:13 AM

# easy does it

This robot can grab items with as much care and attention as you

The gripper is made out of rubber and can pick up objects that are 80 times its own weight.

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Feb 3rd 2016, 11:08 AM

# The Future is Bright

Someone has invented the world's first robotic pancake printer

To be fair, an Eiffel Tower made out of batter probably tastes better than the real one.

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Apr 6th 2015, 8:10 PM

# wax on wax off

This Google-owned robot reenacts crane kick scene from Karate Kid

The robot from Boston Dynamics, the robotics company owned by Google, used the scene to show off its balancing capabilities

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Nov 11th 2014, 2:30 PM

# secret plans

Space exploration has a new major player in town...Google

The giant web company is spending nearly €1 billion on a San Francisco air base.

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Nov 11th 2014, 10:27 AM

# Development

Why the founder of Hailo is betting on drones and robotics

Jay Bregman left his role as co-CEO of Hailo to start focusing on robotics and drones

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Nov 10th 2014, 10:39 AM

# Pastures new

Google's robot chief and Android co-founder is calling it a day

Andy Rubin was responsible for turning Android into one of the biggest mobile platforms globally as well as for Google’s recent push into robotics.

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Oct 31st 2014, 10:44 AM

# Automatic For The People

These jobs are most likely to be replaced by robots

Bad news for proof readers, projectionists and butchers.

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Aug 17th 2014, 10:44 PM

# Hope

Blind adventurer to give TED talk on hope four years after becoming paralysed

Mark Pollock said he was told to accept his situation but since his accident he has delved into the world of robotics and is looking at finding a possible cure for spinal injury

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Jun 18th 2014, 6:46 PM

# Catch Me If You Can

This ultra-fast robot arm is better at catching stuff than you are

Just look at it catch everything in sight.

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May 12th 2014, 9:00 PM

# Robotics

Mind-controlled prosthetic arm approved by US medical authorities

The prosthetic arm allows users to perform basic tasks such as using keys and locks, feeding oneself, using zippers and preparing food.

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May 12th 2014, 12:52 PM

# humanoids

Here are the crazy military robots Google bought this week

Amazing creations – but also a tad creepy.

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Dec 21st 2013, 5:30 PM

# robots

Google buys military robotics firm Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics is known for developing animalistic robots that are both balanced and quick.

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Dec 16th 2013, 10:50 AM

# Rehabilitation

Students develop robotic arm that could make you stronger

The robotic arm, developed by students at the University of Pennsylvania, is designed to help both the elderly and those who need physical rehabilitation.

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Dec 10th 2013, 4:33 PM

# robots

Google challenges Amazon drones with its own robots

Google has bought seven companies over the last six months to help develops its robotics business.

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Dec 4th 2013, 4:18 PM

# zootopia

This robot petting zoo is terrifying

Who wants to pet a goat when you can pet a neon plastic tube?

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Oct 18th 2013, 4:18 PM

# roboarm

College students build robotic arm for disabled teenager

Here he is using it for the first time.

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Sep 30th 2013, 3:08 PM

# Appy Days

Dublin boys win Lego award for robot reminding people to take medicines

The winning boys from Jobstown built a robot and app reminding older people to take their vital medicines.

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May 18th 2013, 9:30 AM

# Science

A year in robotic legs: paralysed adventurer hits new milestone

Mark Pollock has spent a year gathering data on how robotic exoskeleton is working on his body – and he hopes scientists might get on board for formal study.

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Feb 10th 2013, 7:45 AM