Transformers is the famous line of toy robots from Hasbro. Transformers change from robots into objects such as cars, planes, guns, buildings, or even radios. 
Even though I can't wait to see the new The Day the Earth Stood Still and see the updated Gort terrorize us with his planet love, the film will be overshadowed by the lameness of: Keanu Reeves.
No matter how many microbots Gort becomes, his shiny metal coolness will still be ...
Looking Good! Soundwave, Devastator & Jetfire are all confirmed to be in Transformers 2. 
The washing-up is piling up in the kitchen, you are too tired to get up and make dinner or even just grab a beer - do not fear! Those crazy Robots from Japan are here. They will take care of your cooking needs, supply you with drinks and even wake ...
Developed by a European consortium humanoid robot “cub” will soon be able to feel his surroundings. Made possible by a touch-sensitive skin, the researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology have developed. As New Scientist reports, the first samples of this skin in May will be sent to partner institutions.
“The skin [...]
Championship among robots – a sort of annual review of the achievements of artificial intelligence. Some cars will be playing soccer, others – to depict rescuers in the earthquake.
Each year the championships are among robots. The audience is moved: “Oh, what umnen’kiye cars, funny how they kick the ball … But [...]
Can I use robots to encourage physical training in elderly people? This question is Matures Maya (Mama Metric), head of Southern California University Center for Robotics (University of Southern California Center for Robotics and Embedded Systems).
A group of scientists decided to offer retirees, along with a robot to perform simple physical [...]
Japan’s largest producer of chocolate company TIROL-CHOCO conducted the fourth annual competition of robots. The competitions were held in the office in Tokyo on the eve of Valentine’s Day, which seems quite remarkable, since chocolate is in Japan one of the most popular gifts on the day lyublennyh.
For the first time [...]
Engineers and scientists from NASA and General Motors are working at the Johnson Space Center to construct and in September a new humanoid robot capable of working together and helping the crew to the International Space Station (IS, for its acronym in English .)
The unit, to be called ‘Robonaut-2′ or ‘R2′, it [...]
Engineer Sushi Hero (Tsuyoshi Hero) from the University of Tokyo has developed a system that uses multiple cameras to track the movements of the host and converts them into commands for the robot.
The owner of the robot may order him to commit a certain action flick of the wrist, or, for [...]
NASA is developing and preparing for launch into space this year the first human-like robot. This equipment will become a permanent resident of the International Space Station.
Rowboat 2, or R2, is the robot being developed jointly by NASA and General Motors technicians under a cooperation agreement to develop a robotic assistant that can work alongside [...]
Cairo is a robot that copy the way our body to move: Muscles through tendons attach to bones and allow us to move the body. The goal: lighter and more agile robots that can interact with the world like us, sad sacks of meat. In other words, if There were two It [...]
The Japanese robot master roll call, smile and scolds, provoking laughter from the students with realistic face. But the designer says he is not ready to replace human instructors.
Unlike most mechanical-looking robots like Asimov, Honda Motors, the master robot, called Soya, can express six basic emotions – surprise, fear, disgust, anger, [...]
IBM has to teach a grant to develop a computer that has intelligence. Rationale – the alleged growing flow of information, which is already positively nowhere to add, except electronic brains. All incoming information quickly people can not handle (and whether we should, we ask), and the computer can only do [...]
Boys love to play with Legos. Simple as that. No matter what kind, they’ll pick them up and build for hours. But, there are a few sets out there that a huge hit with every 8 year old boy. No matter what the kids like, there’s a set that will fit [...]
Sometimes it can be hard to get a 3 year old to sit still and play a game with the family. But there are games out there that will keep your 3 year old entertained, and learning, that don’t require you to spend a lot of time teaching rules and instructing about the game.
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Without a doubt, the most exciting, interesting, and innovative development at RoboGames 2010 had to be Mech Warfare in its second incarnation. Mech Warfare made its debut last year at RoboGames 2009, but had a few difficulties getting off the ground, to the point that we were a little skeptical if it would turn into a viable sport. We shouldn't have been concerned. This time around, Mech Warfare took its...
Picking toys for toddlers is never easy, especially if you’re trying to find something that is educational in addition to being fun. There are, however, plenty of great toys for your 3 year old to play with that will stimulate them mentally in addition to being fun.
It’s important for children of this age to [...]via dirtyroboto.blogspot.com Marc, a.k.a. "DirtyRobot" made a return visit to the giant robot vending machine and posted some close-up photos of the detail on the robot.
Kids of all ages, and some adults, still like to imagine what it would be like to be a super hero. With the release of the Dark Knight, Batman has come bigger than ever, and kids enjoy spending hours playing as their favorite Batman characters.
Lego Batman for Xbox 360/PS3/Wii is a great game for [...]
If your child is fascinated by robots, there are many great toys to choose from that your 3 year old will love. No matter what kind of robots they’re interested in, there is a toy out there for them.
Transformers are always a huge hit. The Transformers RPMS Multipack is great for allowing your toddler [...]Elliot Rose Bauer couldn't join us at RoboGames 2010 this year, but with a little help from her parents (and Rook's Pawn) she shared her enthusiasm and best wishes, along with a promise to join in all the fun for RoboGames 2011.
If you’re looking at the best games for 8 year old boys, you’ve no doubt gone straight to the video game section. While these games do offer hours of fun for children, there are many great board games out there that the whole family will love as well.
Classic games like Sorry and Clue are [...]
It can be hard to find toys for an 8 year old that are both fun and education. It can be even harder if your particular 8 year old is a boy. Luckily, there are a variety of great games and toys for children of this age group that will keep [...]Just a quick reminder that RoboGames 2010, the worlds largest, best known, and without a doubt most exciting robot competition, is set to kick off in just a few days. We’re already in the US and will be arriving in San Mateo to cover this fantastic event starting Thursday and will be there until the last robot is left standing in the ring victorious late Sunday evening. Come on down...
If you or your family likes Scrabble, words or games in general, Bananagrams may be for you. Unlike traditional Scrabble, this game is based on speed and being able to be flexible. Tons of people who have reviewed it online have said it’s a blast to play. If you want to save some money and [...]