May 30, 2005In ways reminiscent of the Borg collective from "Star Trek," robots are learning to work together in large groups.TAGS:iRobot Corp., robot, photograph
Reviewed on October 6, 2005Sony's DAV-X1 virtual-surround Dream System can unleash a full, enveloping sound from DVDs, but it's less satisfying with CDs.TAGS:HTIB, speakers, subwoofer, Sony Corp., DVD, robot
March 28, 2005What good are legs or wheels? Scientists at the University of Michigan say that a serpentine stucture gives their bot superior mobility.TAGS:robot, terrain, photograph
Reviewed on June 5, 2008It's an MP3 player. No wait...it's a speaker. Is it a robotic dancing egg? Actually, the Sony Rolly is all of those things. But mostly, it's just a pricey musical toy for gadget heads who have everything--including some cash to burn.TAGS:wheel, robot, Sony Corp., MP3 player, motion, MP3, song, folder, speakers
March 15, 2005Wheels rather than feet help Pal and Chum scoot around as they train for work in offices and factories.TAGS:Hitachi Ltd., robot, photograph
February 24, 2005MIT, Cornell and Delft University of Technology projects are attempting to build simple robots that walk like humans.TAGS:robot, photograph