Artificial Intelligence

Nissan uses robot team to make more nimble cars

The robots' laser range finders could be used in vehicles one day to dodge obstacles and reduce accidents

Panasonic shows robotic bed that becomes wheelchair

The bed brings an extra level of independence to those with limited mobility.

The pogo stick meets robotics

Carnegie Mellon's BowGo could bounce competition at Pogopalooza event

Panasonic’s tricycling robot to tackle Le Mans 24 hours

A cycling robot will attempt to run for 24 hours on a single set of AA batteries

Toyota research achieves brain control of wheelchair

The system analyzes thought patterns and translates them into wheelchair movement in a fraction of a second

The Borg lives: BBN gets $30 million for artificial intelligence wizard

Robots improve safety, efficiency at Thai hospital

Despite a hefty price tag, the hospital views robots as essential in helping reducing human errors

Consumers want useful robots, executive says

Affordability and simplicity are also keys to success, according to KumoTek's founder

Robots will aid in healthcare as population ages

The successful use of health care robots typically involves a medical provider playing a role as well

Wii hack makes light work of mowing the grass

University researchers mod a Wii-mote so it can be used to control an industrial lawn mower.