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March 20, 2017

Meet Lorek, the Robot That Communicates in a Remarkable Way

A new robot not only recognizes an object a human being is pointing at and talking about, but asks questions to clarify what they mean. The post Meet Lorek, the Robot That Communicates in a Remarkable Way appeared first on WIRED.

March 15, 2017

A Robot Ear Surgeon Drills Into the Future of Medicine

While surgeons are in total control of current surgery robots, more machines are coming that will automate much of medicine. The post A Robot Ear Surgeon Drills Into the Future of Medicine appeared first on WIRED.

January 18, 2017

Soft Robot Exosuits Will Give You Springier Steps

Rigid exoskeletons to help the movement-impaired heavy, and they have a hard time aligning with human joints. A soft robotic wearable could be the fix. The post Soft Robot Exosuits Will Give You Springier Steps appeared first on WIRED.

May 26, 2016

Soon You’ll Swallow Origami Pills and Get Magnetic Colonoscopies

An origami pill is a fascinating glimpse into the future of incision-free surgery, one propelled in large part by magnets. The post Soon You'll Swallow Origami Pills and Get Magnetic Colonoscopies appeared first on WIRED.

February 24, 2016

Boston Dynamics’ New Robot Is Wicked Good at Standing Up to Bullies

The new version of Atlas is an untethered marvel of engineering. Also, slightly terrifying. The post Boston Dynamics' New Robot Is Wicked Good at Standing Up to Bullies appeared first on WIRED.

January 12, 2016

A Robot Life Preserver Goes to Work in the Greek Refugee Crisis

A floating robot and a helpful armada of quadcopters join the effort to rescue shipwrecked migrants off the coast of Lesvos

The post A Robot Life Preserver Goes to Work in the Greek Refugee Crisis appeared first on WIRED.