This weekend two dozen colleges from across Asia will gather with their robotic creations at the Robocon convention and try the ancient art of “Dahi Handi”.
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Radio-controlled robots have recently competed in their very own Olympic style sports events in Tokyos Akhibara district, an area we think has the highest concentration of gadget lovers anywhere in the world.
Weird robotic torture exhibit in action
We told you recently of a new art installation at the Coney Island funfair in New York, a far cry from the usual stuff you’d find for amusement on a family trip.
Robotic Mollusc moves at scale speeds
For those robots lovers who are deft with their digits perhaps you might try your hand at assembling this simple line-tracking machine complete with crowd pleasing transparent shell.
Edible Robots - Tasty task performers
Design company Maya are amateurs in the robotics field, in fact this Nano Krispie man is their first and why not start with breakfast cereal?
Robot bugs on the rampage in Disneys new cartoon
In a collaboration with Toei of Japan Disney have created a new cartoon series called RoboDZ, with the first episode now available online.
Robotic suit gets Para back on his feet
Developed in Israel this human exoskeleton called ReWalk represents a huge breakthrough for paraplegics, an electronic outfit for the legs which helps sufferers stand, walk and climb stairs.
Pane pounding robot walks up windows
If our RiSE robot grabbed your attention but you’re lacking the bags-o-cash for this multi-talented machine then grab a couple of these Climbatron machines to start a window pane race.
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