Robot finger can tell what it touches
Life-sized robotic finger called BioTac has an elastic ‘skin’ and could be the future of prosthetic hands for amputees.
Wow.
Michael Salter - Styrobot, 2008 - 22 feet of styrofoam packing material
Bet you wish you thought of this.
(Source: Wired, via escapeintolife)
Prototype robotic fish scanning for pollution on the European coast
The fish design is meant to both improve movement and let the robots blend into the environment; they were recently tested in the port of Gijon, Spain.
ROBO FISH.
“In this project, an attempt is made to approach the creation of sensitive and subtle expression by a humanoid robot using organic constructs.”
Because, you know, we generally express emotions through butt contractions.
(Source: Wired)
10 angry robots you really shouldn’t let inside your home…
Unless you’re a fan of fire and awesome.
(Source: Wired)
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Will Annihilate For Fuel.
What octane rating?](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2mpm2cZw71rn304fo1_500.jpg)
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We forgot to mention this earlier, but those DARPA robots? They’re incredible.
Yeah they are.
