Report says robots could claim up to 5 million jobs by 2020
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 19 January 2016The World Economic Forum has released a report on robots’ use in the workplace, with 5 million jobs expected to be replaced by 2020. FULL STORY >
SA on cusp of revolution in robotic cancer treatment – top global urologist
By Press Release 3 November 2015With the robotic removal of cancerous kidneys set to be launched in SA, one of the world’s top urologists says the continent and the country is on the cusp of a revolution in cancer treatment FULL STORY >
US-based MegaBots Inc. challenges its Japanese rivals to a robot duel
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 July 2015If you've designed a massive robot, you need to prove it's the best, and that's what US-based manufacturers MegaBots Inc. has done, challenging its Japanese rivals to a duel. FULL STORY >
MIT Cheetah II robot hurdles obstacles with ease
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 May 2015Starting to perform far more like its namesake, the DARPA-funded and MIT designed Cheetah II robot can now hurdle multiple objects with relative ease. FULL STORY >
Robotech movie linked to James Wan
By Staff Writer 30 April 2015Good news then for all the old fans of Robotech, since reports indicate a new live-action movie might just be in the works from Sony Pictures, with James Wan directing. FULL STORY >
EZ Robots land in The Gadget Shop
By Staff Writer 4 March 2015More than toys, the new range of EZ Robot offerings are now available in SA through The Gadget Shop, giving enthusiasts the chance to get creative. FULL STORY >
Boston Dynamics debuts smaller four-legged robot - Spot
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 February 2015Spot may be named after a dog, but the new smaller quadrupedal robot from Boston Dynamics looks and moves like anything but. FULL STORY >
MiP robot
By Ryan Noik 31 July 2014One of the vanguards of science fiction has been and still remains robots, and the latest to serve as an ambassador for robotics is the tiny but entertaining MiP. FULL STORY >
SciNews - March 2013
By Linda Pretorius 18 March 2013Coldness, bouncing robots and Achilles' heel all feature in this month's SciNews. FULL STORY >
NASA Robonaut 2
By Johan Keyter 3 August 2010NASA is sending their most advanced humanoid robot to space and at the same time is allowing Twitter users to ask it some questions. FULL STORY >
The Robos are coming
By Mike Joubert 3 August 2009Robonica specialises in entertainment robotics, and is in the process of launching the worldÔÇÖs first entertainment robotics product range in September in South Africa and the USA. FULL STORY >
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