The Lighter Side of Manufacturing

Disney’s Wall-E-inspired robot is autonomous, emotional, and adorable
Disney Research has introduced a Wall-E-esque robot that can autonomously interact with humans.
Exoskeleton advancements take outdoor exploration to new heights
Designed for comfort and durability, Hypershell's exoskeleton allows users to navigate challenging terrains with ease and minimal effort.
Goodbye headphones. Hello audible enclaves.
Researchers at Penn State College of Engineering have developed localized sound zones known as audible enclaves.
Robotic pizza perfection: How Fiero AI is bringing automation to the oven
Fiero AI combines robotics and 'artisanal intelligence' to automate the entire pizza-making process, from dough stretching to baking.
AI could make potholes a thing of the past, thanks to self-healing asphalt
Researchers from Swansea University and King’s College London are working to eradicate potholes from our modern infrastructure.
Smart pen merges traditional handwriting with digital organization
Nuwa’s smart pen lets you write anywhere and syncs your handwritten text to apps for easy integration with daily tasks.
Bomb-defusing robots successfully handle explosive threats in real-world tests
Scientists at the U.K.’s Ministry of Defence recently conducted live tests to see if robot dogs and other advanced robotic systems could detect and defuse various bomb threats...
How new checkout technology could transform grocery shopping
This article investigates the current and future landscape of automated grocery shopping, weighing the potential benefits and challenges of new technologies.
Expressive robotic lamp is a Pixar fantasy come to life
Apple introduces ELEGNT, a new smart lamp that interacts with its human users in new and expressive ways.
How AI-powered football analytics are changing the game for teams, fans, and betters
Shot Quality's computer vision data extraction and Field Vision's football data science combine to deliver live insights and projections at an unprecedented level of granularity...
This Valentine’s Day, watch
Produced by the BBC, this innovative show is perfect for anyone who longs for the good-old-days of “How It’s Made” and “Unwrapped.”
Meet Eliza, an AI-integrated humanoid robot that just wants to be your friend
Old World Labs has worked with Eliza Wakes Up, a project that's bringing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) agents to life to act as companions for humans.
Robot bugs bring the buzz back to agriculture
Researchers at MIT are working to improve artificial pollination through the development of robotic insects.
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5 CES innovations you need to see: The must-have tech of 2025
CES 2025 showcases game-changing products, from AI assistants to energy-efficient tech, setting trends for the next decade.
Engineers make the impossible possible, one fantasy build video at a time
Discover how industry experts are channeling their skills in their spare time to create a more imaginative world.
Cyborg cockroaches: The unlikely search and rescue workers of the future
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore are working to develop cyborg cockroaches that could be used to save lives.