How to prepare for robots in the workplace
By Press Release 2 February 2017Dr. Roze Phillips, managing director for Accenture Consulting, discusses the impact AI will have on the workplace and how to prepare for it. FULL STORY >
Robots threaten up to two thirds of developing countries' jobs
By Press Release 10 November 2016The increased use of robots threatens millions of jobs in developing countries, by undermining the advantage of low wages and facilitating the "reshoring" of industries back to industrialized countries, according to a new policy... FULL STORY >
Robo-Bosses: the future is here and it’s not as scary as it seems
By Press Release 21 September 2016A robot-driven future is closer than we think. According to Gartner’s “Top Predictions for IT Organisations and Users for 2016 and Beyond”, more than three million workers globally will have robo-boss supervision by 2018 FULL STORY >
Robots in the Workplace – Helping employees and improving work
By Press Release 20 September 2016Robots seem to be everywhere these days—on the big screen in popular science fiction movies, in books and in toy stores, and also in a real way improving our workplaces and other aspects of our daily lives. FULL STORY >
Robot stingray carries gold and rat cells
By Staff Writer 8 July 2016It seems like the rat heart cells gold robot stingray market is about to become crowded. Scientists have managed to construct a small stingray soft robot that can be guided by light. FULL STORY >
Pacific Rim 2 slated for February 2018 release date
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 1 July 2016Guillermo del Toro and his Kaiju are set to hit the big screen once again, with Pacific Rim 2's release date set for 23 February 2018. FULL STORY >
Trailer for first Fallout 4 add-on, Automatron, arrives
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 15 March 2016Slated for release on 22 March, Automatron is the first add-on for Fallout 4, pitting man against machine and putting gamers’ crafting skills to the test. FULL STORY >
Dubai announces that it will be host city for 2017 World Future Sports Games
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 March 2016While Dubai might prove too hot a destination to host the Olympics, it seem perfect for robotic sports, with the city announcing that it will host 2017's World Future Sports Games. FULL STORY >
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 >
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 >
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 >
SciNews - March 2013
By Linda Pretorius 18 March 2013Coldness, bouncing robots and Achilles' heel all feature in this month's SciNews. FULL STORY >
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