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GDR Robotique Rewards Thesis on Knowledge Representation for Interactive Robots

Séverin Lemaignan’s PhD thesis was selected as the best of 2012 by GDR Robotique.

26 Sep 2014

Researchers Study How Children with ASD React to Humanoid Robots

This week, a team of researchers from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering will share results from a pilot study on the effects of using humanoid robots to help children with autism practice imitation behavior in order to encourage their autonomy.

30 Aug 2014

Heriot-Watt University Hosts 2014 International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication

A major international symposium at Heriot-Watt University this week will be considering the future development of robots as they provide care for the elderly and infirm, conduct emergency rescue and security work in inhospitable environments, learn to work increasingly independently and react to human body language to become more effective human companions.

26 Aug 2014

New Insight on Future of US Government Robotics

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Future of US Government Robotics" report to their offering.

26 Aug 2014

Aldebaran to Showcase Latest Generation of NAO, NAO EVOLUTION at RoboCup

From July 21st until July 24th, Aldebaran, the World leader in humanoid robotics, will be showcasing at the RoboCup in Joao Pessoa (Brazil) its latest generation of NAO, NAO EVOLUTION, with its NAOqi 2.0™ operating system.

22 Jul 2014

Robots Solve Complex Problems Faster

Jeff Clune and his students are not only getting robots to think, but to think creatively.

15 Jul 2014

Humanoid Robot Paired with a Tablet Taught to Play Angry Birds

With the help of a smart tablet and Angry Birds, children can now do something typically reserved for engineers and computer scientists: program a robot to learn new skills. The Georgia Institute of Technology project is designed to serve as a rehabilitation tool and to help kids with disabilities.

14 Jul 2014

Aldebaran Opens Dedicated Space for Experiencing New Generation of Humanoid Robots

Aldebaran, the World leading humanoid robotics company, opened its first Atelier in Issy les Moulineaux a stone throw from Paris. As a space about discovery, interaction and learning. The Atelier is the very first facility of the brand open to the general public. It is fully dedicated to experimenting with our interactive, scalable and programmable humanoid robots: NAO and Pepper.

10 Jul 2014

Robotic Space Technology Helps Develop More Capable Exoskeleton

Humans doing difficult, repetitive tasks or those who need assistance with movement may soon get a helping hand - literally - thanks to robotic technology developed to serve astronauts in space.

28 Jun 2014

Robots Understand Instructions in Natural Language

Robots are getting smarter, but they still need step-by-step instructions for tasks they haven't performed before. Before you can tell your household robot "Make me a bowl of ramen noodles," you'll have to teach it how to do that. Since we're not all computer programmers, we'd prefer to give those instructions in English, just as we'd lay out a task for a child.

23 Jun 2014