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For some kids, the idea of designing their own video game might ...

(Metro) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT

(Metro) - For some kids, the idea of designing their own video game might seem like a dream, but that can be a reality at Artech Camps.

Mahru-Z (R), a robot developed by the Korea Institute of Science ...

(AFP) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:21:00 GMT

(AFP) - Mahru-Z (R), a robot developed by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology picks up a sandwich in Seoul. South Korean scientists have developed a walking robot maid which can clean a home, dump clothes in a washing machine and even heat food in a microwave. The institute took two years to develop Mahru-Z. Photo:Str/AFP

In this photo provided by the Defense Advanced Research Projects ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:26:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - In this photo provided by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency/Carnegie Mellon, the Army's new Crusher combat robotic vehicle rolls over a car on a test range Tuesday Feb. 19, 2008 at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Don't expect them to say 'Hasta la vista, baby,' but the robotic armoured vehicles and pilotless aircraft being developed by Canada's military scientists may one day be able to think for themselves.The aim of the project by Canada's defence research branch, launched last fall, is to improve on the current generation of remote-controlled devices designed for the battlefield. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency/Carnegie Mellon via The El Paso Times

Engineer-inventor Douglas Hines adjusts the head of his company's ...

(AFP) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:46:00 GMT

(AFP) - Engineer-inventor Douglas Hines adjusts the head of his company's 'True Companion' sex robot, Roxxxy, at the TrueCompanion.com booth at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo:Robyn Beck/AFP

The 'True Companion' sex robot, Roxxxy, is on display at the ...

(AFP) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:46:00 GMT

(AFP) - The 'True Companion' sex robot, Roxxxy, is on display at the TrueCompanion.com booth at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. In what is billed as a world first, a life-size robotic girlfriend complete with artificial intelligence and flesh-like synthetic skin was introduced to adoring fans at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo. Photo:Robyn Beck/AFP

An attendee leans in to get a look at the 'True Companion' sex ...

(AFP) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:46:00 GMT

(AFP) - An attendee leans in to get a look at the 'True Companion' sex robot, Roxxxy, at the TrueCompanion.com booth at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo:Robyn Beck/AFP

A robot named 'Robovie-II', developed by Japanese robotics research ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A robot named 'Robovie-II', developed by Japanese robotics research institution ATR, moves around at a grocery store during a shopping assisting experiment by utilizing the robot in an ubiquitous network technology platform in Kyoto, western Japan January 6, 2010. The robot greets the shopper at the entrance of the store, follows him to the shelves while holding a grocery basket and reminds him of the items on a shopping list, which the shopper would have entered beforehand in a specialized mobile device. The experiment is aimed to gather data in order to provide livelihood support for the elderly by using robots and network technologies, ATR's researcher Satoshi Koizumi said. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: FOOD BUSINESS ODDLY SCI TECH SOCIETY)

A Chinese cabbage is handed to a robot named 'Robovie-II', developed ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:07:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Chinese cabbage is handed to a robot named 'Robovie-II', developed by Japanese robotics research institution ATR, at a grocery store during a shopping assisting experiment by utilizing the robot in an ubiquitous network technology platform in Kyoto, western Japan January 6, 2010. The robot greets the shopper at the entrance of the store, follows him to the shelves while holding a grocery basket and reminds him of the items on a shopping list, which the shopper would have entered beforehand in a specialized mobile device. The experiment is aimed to gather data in order to provide livelihood support for the elderly by using robots and network technologies, ATR's researcher Satoshi Koizumi said. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: ODDLY SCI TECH SOCIETY FOOD BUSINESS)

Kumiki Yudai hands a Chinese cabbage to a robot named 'Robovie-II', ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:06:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Kumiki Yudai hands a Chinese cabbage to a robot named 'Robovie-II', developed by Japanese robotics research institution ATR, at a grocery store during a shopping assisting experiment by utilizing the robot in an ubiquitous network technology platform in Kyoto, western Japan January 6, 2010. The robot greets the shopper at the entrance of the store, follows him to the shelves while holding a grocery basket and reminds him of the items on a shopping list, which the shopper would have entered beforehand in a specialized mobile device. The experiment is aimed to gather data in order to provide livelihood support for the elderly by using robots and network technologies, ATR's researcher Satoshi Koizumi said. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: SOCIETY)

Members of the media take photos and videos of the Parrot Ar.Drone ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Members of the media take photos and videos of the Parrot Ar.Drone robot during a media preview for the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 5, 2010. The show runs January 7-10. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS SCI TECH)

Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (L) bows to Honda's humanoid ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (L) bows to Honda's humanoid robot Asimo during its demonstration after a news conference to announce the government's new growth strategy, at his official residence in Tokyo December 30, 2009. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS SCI TECH BUSINESS)

Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama watches a demonstration ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:31:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama watches a demonstration by humanoid robot Seisaku-kun after a news conference to announce the government's new growth strategy, at his official residence in Tokyo December 30, 2009. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS SCI TECH BUSINESS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama mimics the movement of ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:25:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama mimics the movement of Honda's humanoid robot Asimo during a photo session after a news conference to announce the government's new growth strategy, at his official residence in Tokyo December 30, 2009. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS SCI TECH BUSINESS)

Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (L) shakes hands with ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:22:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (L) shakes hands with Honda's humanoid robot Asimo during a photo session after a news conference to announce the government's new growth strategy, at his official residence in Tokyo December 30, 2009. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: POLITICS SCI TECH IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Professor Hiroshi Ryu of Japan's Chiba University displays his ...

(AFP) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:28:00 GMT

(AFP) - Professor Hiroshi Ryu of Japan's Chiba University displays his flying robot, which flaps its wings 30 times per second like a hummingbird, at his laboratory in Chiba city, suburban Tokyo, December 28. The robot, whose development cost has topped 200 million yen (2.1 million dollars), may be used to help rescue people trapped in destroyed buildings or search for criminals, Ryu said. Photo:Yoshikazu Tsuno/AFP

A humanoid robot, developed to get students interested in robotics, ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:56:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A humanoid robot, developed to get students interested in robotics, walks during an unveiling event in Miyashiro, north of Tokyo December 19, 2009. The 126cm-tall (50-inch) robot runs on Microsoft Robotic Developer Studio, and was developed by ZMP Inc and Nippon Institute of Technology. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: SCI TECH SOCIETY)

Students of the Nippon Institute of Technology look at a humanoid ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:53:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Students of the Nippon Institute of Technology look at a humanoid robot developed to get students interested in robotics during an unveiling event in Miyashiro, north of Tokyo December 19, 2009. The 126 cm tall robot runs on Microsoft Robotic Developer Studio, and was developed by ZMP Inc and Nippon Institute of Technology. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: SCI TECH SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

In this image taken from a May 7, 2009 video and provided by ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:57:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - In this image taken from a May 7, 2009 video and provided by the National Science Foundation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a robotic arm collects samples at the West Mata Volcano nearly 4,000 feet beneath the Pacific Ocean, south of Samoa. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/NSF NOAA)

Still from Uruguay filmmaker Federico Alvarez's short film 'Panic ...

(AFP) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:09:00 GMT

(AFP) - Still from Uruguay filmmaker Federico Alvarez's short film 'Panic Attack.' Three weeks ago, Alvarez was an obscure movie hobbyist, but now thanks to the five-minute Internet film he tossed off for the Hollywood equivalent of pocket change, the 31-year old is the US film industry's latest directing sensation Photo:/AFP

Journalists and children look at The Scarlet Knight, the first ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:50:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Journalists and children look at The Scarlet Knight, the first robot to cross the Atlantic Ocean, after it was recaptured off the coast of Baiona, northwest Spain, December 9, 2009. The Scarlet Knight has travelled from the U.S. to Spain in an eight-month voyage aimed to investigate oceanic currents, water density and temperate changes that will help understand the impact of global warming in oceans. REUTERS/Miguel Vidal (SPAIN POLITICS SOCIETY SCI TECH)

Children look at The Scarlet Knight, the first robot to cross ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Children look at The Scarlet Knight, the first robot to cross the Atlantic Ocean, after it was recaptured off the coast of Baiona, northwest Spain, December 9, 2009. The Scarlet Knight has travelled from the U.S. to Spain in an eight-month voyage aimed to investigate oceanic currents, water density and temperate changes that will help understand the impact of global warming in oceans. REUTERS/Miguel Vidal (SPAIN POLITICS SOCIETY SCI TECH)

Spain's Development Minister Jose Blanco (C) and Senior Policy ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:47:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Spain's Development Minister Jose Blanco (C) and Senior Policy Analyst of the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the White House, Jerry Miller (L), talk next to The Scarlet Knight, the first robot to cross the Atlantic Ocean, after it was recaptured off the coast of Baiona, northwest Spain, December 9, 2009. The Scarlet Knight has travelled from the U.S. to Spain in an eight-month voyage aimed to investigate oceanic currents, water density and temperate changes that will help understand the impact of global warming in oceans. REUTERS/Miguel Vidal (SPAIN POLITICS SOCIETY SCI TECH)

Spain's Development Minister Jose Blanco (R) and Senior Policy ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:46:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Spain's Development Minister Jose Blanco (R) and Senior Policy Analyst of the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the White House, Jerry Miller (L), hold The Scarlet Knight, the first robot to cross the Atlantic Ocean, after it was recaptured off the coast of Baiona, northwest Spain, December 9, 2009. The Scarlet Knight has travelled from the U.S. to Spain in an eight-month voyage aimed to investigate oceanic currents, water density and temperate changes that will help understand the impact of global warming in oceans. REUTERS/Miguel Vidal (SPAIN POLITICS SOCIETY SCI TECH)

Frank Hrabanek works with occupational therapist Hannah Hega ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:25:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Frank Hrabanek works with occupational therapist Hannah Hega in Toronto, Dec.2, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Touch Bionics-Sean Jacquemain

An Iraqi soldier (R) tests a scout robot during an exercise ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:40:00 GMT

(Reuters) - An Iraqi soldier (R) tests a scout robot during an exercise course by the U.S. army at Camp Taji near Baghdad October 8, 2009. REUTERS/Saad Shalash

Amputee Pierpaolo Petruzziello touches a robotic hand during ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:37:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Amputee Pierpaolo Petruzziello touches a robotic hand during a press conference in Rome, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Alessandra Tarantino)

This undated photo made available from the Bio-Medical Campus ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:39:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - This undated photo made available from the Bio-Medical Campus University of Rome shows Pierpaolo Petruzziello's amputated hand linked with electrodes to a robotic hand, seen at top, as part of an experiment, called LifeHand, to control the prosthetic with his thoughts. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Courtesy of Bio-Medical Campus University)

A man controls the 'Shadow Dextrous Hand' with the 'CyberGlove' ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:40:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A man controls the 'Shadow Dextrous Hand' with the 'CyberGlove' at its demonstration during the International Robot Exhibition 2009 in Tokyo November 25, 2009. The robot hand is capable of 24 movements and can be remote-operated with the CyberGlove. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN SCI TECH BUSINESS SOCIETY)

A man controls 'Wakamaru' (front) with a flexible sensor tube ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A man controls 'Wakamaru' (front) with a flexible sensor tube (FST) at its demonstration during the international robot exhibition 2009 in Tokyo November 25, 2009. With FST, a operator can remote control a robot. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN SCI TECH)

Pet robot 'Genibo' dance along with a music during the international ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:12:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Pet robot 'Genibo' dance along with a music during the international robot exhibition 2009 in Tokyo November 25, 2009. The intelligent pet robot can recognize its owner and show emotions when it see its owner. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN SCI TECH)

'Paro', a therapeutic robot, reacts as a woman pats during the ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - 'Paro', a therapeutic robot, reacts as a woman pats during the international robot exhibition 2009 in Tokyo November 25, 2009. The seal-like robot has a behaviour generation system that generates behaviours like real animals and was developed for therapies, the maker said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN)

'D+ropop', a robot made of cardboard with metal joints, is displayed ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:07:00 GMT

(Reuters) - 'D+ropop', a robot made of cardboard with metal joints, is displayed during the international robot exhibition 2009 in Tokyo November 25, 2009. The robot's maker expects this environment-friendly robot can be used as the new advertising media. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN SCI TECH BUSINESS SOCIETY)

Pingpong-playing robot 'Topio' is displayed during the InternationalRobot ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Pingpong-playing robot 'Topio' is displayed during the InternationalRobot Exhibition 2009 in Tokyo November 25, 2009. The bipedal humanoidrobot is designed to play table tennis against a human being.REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN SCI TECH SOCIETY HEALTH)

The 'Okonomiyaki Robot' demonstrates its ability to cook Japanese ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:38:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The 'Okonomiyaki Robot' demonstrates its ability to cook Japanese traditional food Okonomiyaki , a savoury pancake, during the international robot exhibition 2009 in Tokyo November 25, 2009. The robot which has 15 joints, can take verbal orders from customers and use standard kitchen utensils. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN SCI TECH FOOD IMAGES OF THE DAY BUSINESS)

U.S. President Barack Obama inspects the 'Cougar Cannon', a ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:06:00 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama inspects the 'Cougar Cannon', a robot developed by students at Oakton High School that catches and throws balls, following Obama's remarks on science, technology, engineering and math education initiatives in the Eisenhower Executive Office building in Washington, November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES SCI TECH POLITICS EDUCATION)

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) watches on as the 'Cougar Cannon' ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:03:00 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama (R) watches on as the 'Cougar Cannon' robot throws a ball at a student from Oakton High School following Obama's remarks on science, technology, engineering and math education initiatives in the Eisenhower Executive Office building in Washington, November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES SCI TECH POLITICS EDUCATION)

U.S. President Barack Obama watches the 'Cougar Cannon,' built ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:48:00 GMT

(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama watches the 'Cougar Cannon,' built by Oakton High School (Virginia) students during an event to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics education while in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington, November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES POLITICS)

Spacewalker Robert L. Satcher, Jr. takes a picture as the robot ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:25:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Spacewalker Robert L. Satcher, Jr. takes a picture as the robot arm backs away from the newly installed oxygen filled High Pressure Gas Tank (HPGT) in this image from NASA TV November 23, 2009. The HPGT was installed on a spot on the outside of the Quest Airlock. REUTERS/NASA TV (UNITED STATES SCI TECH) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Spacewalker Robert L. Satcher, Jr. watches as the robot arm ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:24:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Spacewalker Robert L. Satcher, Jr. watches as the robot arm backs away from the newly installed oxygen filled High Pressure Gas Tank (HPGT) in this image from NASA TV November 23, 2009. The HPGT was installed on a spot on the outside of the Quest Airlock. REUTERS/NASA TV (UNITED STATES SCI TECH) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS