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Boston Dynamics’ New Rolling, Leaping Robot Is an Evolutionary Marvel

Boston Dynamics’ New Rolling, Leaping Robot Is an Evolutionary Marvel

Handle is a biped with wheels instead of feet, essentially one-upping evolution. The post Boston Dynamics' New Rolling, Leaping Robot Is an Evolutionary Marvel appeared first on WIRED.

This? Oh It’s Nothing. Just a Terrifying Robotic Mermaid

This? Oh It’s Nothing. Just a Terrifying Robotic Mermaid

Of all the designs to choose from for a remotely operated underwater vehicle, you might think a humanoid would be the silliest to land on. The post This? Oh It's Nothing. Just a Terrifying Robotic Mermaid appeared first on WIRED.

November 19, 2015

NASA Wants to Make a C-3PO to Help Colonize Mars, But That May Not Be a Super Idea

NASA Wants to Make a C-3PO to Help Colonize Mars, But That May Not Be a Super Idea

NASA just gave two US universities a robot each. Their mission: Get this thing to move like a human.

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