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Humanoid robot
A humanoid robot is a robot based on the general structure of a human being.
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Accommodation, food and EVs — MADE
Spain’s housing shortage, lab-made food, a robot chef and energy-storing EVs.
AI — curse or blessing?
Will artificial intelligence improve human life or lead to its downfall?
Robots lose against humans in half-marathon
Organizers said the robots were not expected to win, as it was more of a show of a technological prowess.
German industry seeks fresh start in challenging times
The Hanover trade fair is taking place amid political upheaval, a German recession and US tariff threats.
Labor market shortages
An edition dedicated to the world of work: from skilled labor to robots and ruthless entrepreneurs.
How did the Ingenuity helicopter fly on Mars?
The Mars-copter Ingenuity confirmed that flight on the surface of other planets is possible. Here’s how it worked.
Machine oil instead of olive oil? Robots as cooks
Germany's food service industry is suffering a labor shortage. Can robots provide a solution?
Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe
Ballerina photos by a Ukrainian photographer, a music school in a bus, and robots as cooks.
Germany's shift to robot automation
Horst from Fruitcore Robotics is German-made. What can this robot do? How does he help small firms?
Tomorrow Today — The Science Show
Artificial robot muscles / Hydrofoil boats go green / Humpback whales off Brazil’s coast / Mysterious underwater highway
Robotic elephant in Indian temple rituals
To help protect them, robot elephants will replace their living counterparts in Indian temples.
Using AI and robots in the service of religion — Shift
Robots, apps and social media: Digital progress isn’t sparing world religions either.
Cutting-edge technology: AI robots made in Germany
Neura Robotics has relocated its production of cognitive robots from China back to Germany.
Bans, scams and demands: The future of tech — Shift
Social media bans, online shopping scams, and robo-artists. What’s next for the tech world?
Robots that mimic marine life
Underwater robots from Evologics collect data to detect acts of sabotage.
Could an AI robot cowboy help Australia muster its cattle?
Could SwagBot, a robot cow herder now fitted with AI technology, help Australian farmers round up their cows?
Germany: Three-armed robot conductor makes debut in Dresden
Robots conduct an orchestra in Dresden — a first for both musicians and audience.
How sea animals are inspiring autonomous robots
EvoLogics, a Berlin-based market leader for maritime surveying, uses gadgets inspired by sea creatures.
Farming robots: The future of agriculture?
Farmers are turning to robots to tackle problems like labor shortages and tough working conditions.
A robot chef for hospital staff
A German startup developed a kitchen robot that prepares fresh meals at a university hospital.
Robots: Coworkers or competitors?
Robots are increasingly taking over the world of work, including assembly lines.
Robotic conductors — orchestra embraces cutting-edge tech
Three robotic conductors direct musicians through a piece written specifically for the Dresden Symphony Orchestra.
Tomorrow Today — The Science Show
AI is changing many fields. Could it also improve weather forecasts and start providing mental health services?
Robo-pups to the rescue — can you trust robotic guide dogs?
There aren't enough guide dogs worldwide. In China, robots could soon help guide blind people safely through the city.
Can an AI robot take over the arts?
Robots used to be industry working tools - making their owners money in factories. Now they're conquering the art scene.
Trust the machine? Robo taxis are in town
Know the tricks of the gaming industry. Protect kids' photo privacy online. Self-driving cabs arrive.
Young Nigerian creates device to track deforestation
A robotics developer in Nigeria has found a way to stop illegal deforestation, by tracking trees with simple devices.
Portrait by robot to be sold at Sotheby's in world first
For the first time ever, a well-known auction house is selling an artwork that was painted by a robot.
Dresden: Robo-conductor takes the baton
The Dresden Symphony Orchestra revisits the relationship between man and machine — and the results are surprising.
Robot Symphony: Dresden orchestra conducted by 3-armed robot
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Dresdner Sinfoniker a robot will take the baton for part of the "Robot Symphony."
German robot maker takes on Chinese rivals
Neura Robotics develops humanoid robots with highly complex skills.
Kenya's robot waiters cause a stir
Kenya has opened its first restaurant with robot waiters. But what does this mean for the future of human workers?
Hedgehogs threatened by robot mowers, German activists warn
Robot mowers harm many creatures, including hedgehogs when the machines activate at night, German conservationists say.
A robot at the wheel
Researchers at the University of Tokyo are testing how well humanoid robots can drive.
Do police robots make our lives safer?
Do police robots make our lives safer, or do they lead to more surveillance and discrimination?
Robotic shoes: Kenya's answer to high-end fashion brands?
These shoes with added electronic components even play music and light your path with flashlights while you walk!
Tomorrow Today – The Science Magazine
Chimpanzees communicate using at least some elements that resemble spoken language, but what about locusts?
High tech, luxury and snacks
High tech in the military, new student pilots, luxury watches and a new snack from India.
Robot avatar helps German student attend class
Linus is unable to attend school due to illness but can participate in lessons with the use of a robot.
Robots as caregivers – opportunities and risks
Can robots make up for a shortage of nursing staff in hospitals and care facilities?
How is technology changing the stage?
How technology is changing the theater and what potential it has for audiences.
IDEFIX rover and JAXA's mission to the moons of Mars
A Franco-German rover named after the heroic comic-book dog Idefix is set to explore the Martian moon Phobos.
How human-like are some robots?
Robots are becoming increasingly like humans. Will AI soon make them superior?
Searching for new economic strategies - MADE
Crime, sanctions, or new strategies for dealing with China - business is looking for solutions.
Robotic replica: A heart made by a 3D printer
A 3D printed heart can perfectly imitate a patient's heartbeats.
3D printing inside the body
A 3D bioprinter at the University of New South Wales can print new tissue directly inside the body.
AI on the march—a new age of killer robots?
High tech on the battle field—autonomous drones, transport robots and robotic dogs.
How AI is making creatives superfluous
Opportunity or danger: The dramatic impact of Artificial Intelligence on creativity
How AI makes creatives superfluous
AI is rocking the creative world: Does it present new opportunities or risks?
Shift – Living in the Digital Age
Chatbots instead of friends, robots instead of pets. Can digital gadgets alleviate loneliness?
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