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News Articles: Robots

Most robots have not generally been equipped for the task of folding clothes. But an international group of researchers say their new method could change that — or at least speed up the process. Their robot is seen here in multiple exposures.

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The fastest ever laundry-folding robot is here. And it's likely still slower than you

Researchers and companies have tried over the years to automate the chore with limited success. Using a brand new method, researchers have taught a robot to fold a record 30-40 garments per hour.

October 22, 2022
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
People take pictures and videos of the Boston Dynamics robot Spot during an event in Lisbon in 2019.

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Some leading robot makers are pledging not to weaponize them

The companies warned that "untrustworthy people" could use their robots to harm others or infringe on civil liberties, and they pledged to make sure their customers didn't weaponize the products.

October 06, 2022
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By:
  • Joe Hernandez
A robot plays a game of chess against a man in 1985.

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Opinion: Are robots masters of strategy, and also grudges?

NPR's Scott Simon wonders whether the robots are turning on us.

August 02, 2022
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  • Scott Simon
A Field Support Robot was used to retrieve rugby balls on day three of the Tokyo Olympics. Over the weekend, the robot will help during track and field events.

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Say Hello To The Tokyo Olympic Robots

The field support robot will be fetching all sorts of objects during the weekend's track and field events. It's one of several robots designed to make the games more user-friendly and efficient.

July 31, 2021
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By:
  • Vanessa Romo
Birmingham Barons outfielder Luis Basabe moves toward a ball in front of the vintage scoreboard in 2019 at Rickwood Field, America's oldest baseball park, in Birmingham, Ala.

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Minor League Baseball To Experiment With Robotic Umpires

The robot could help rein in different interpretations of the strike zone among umpires. It also limits the ability of catchers to frame a pitch. The machine will appear in select Low-A games.

March 12, 2021
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  • Merrit Kennedy
Kevin Chen, an assistant professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, envisions a time when his insect-sized drone could be used as a search and rescue robot — to find survivors in disaster debris that bigger drones couldn't reach.

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  • Technology

Don't Swat This Bug. It Might Be A Robot On A Rescue Mission

Scientists are trying to build a tiny drone with the agility of a mosquito. These light but strong flying robots could be used in critical situations, such as finding people in a collapsed building.

March 04, 2021
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By:
  • Avery Keatley,
  • Noel King,
  • and 1 more
Middle school students from Dacula, Georgia, hope to bring home another win from the  2018 VEX Robotics World Championship.

STEM Students Ask: Can Robots Be Racist?

A group of middle school students from Dacula , Georgia, is preparing for a world championship. This weekend the “Robo Sapiens” will head to Louisville,...

April 26, 2018
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Leah Fleming
Dr. Howard with Darwin, a robotic assistant that helps children with disabilities accomplish physical therapy at home.

Ayanna Howard Answers, Robots: Friends Or Foes?

Robots are coming and sooner than you think. That’s according our guest this week on Two Way Street: Georgia Tech robotics expert, Ayanna Howard ....

August 15, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Teaching Robots Ethics Through Storytelling

As technology increasingly comes into contact with humans, a group of scientists are working to make sure those interactions remain safe. Mark Riedl is...

August 10, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers

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