Video-Interview
Video-interview with Ken Goldberg, Professor of Robotics at the University of California, Berkeley.
Robots inspire us, because as we realize how robots fall short, we gain a new appreciation for the amazing abilities of humans.
Robo Sapiens – how human can robots become?
Robots work on assembly lines, repeating the same task with the same precision for hours, days and even weeks on end. And they don't even complain. They are patient, fast and free of prejudices. And they never call in sick – at most, they might break down and can then simply be repaired or replaced.
Tomoni und Pepper - a special relationship
So much for humanoid robots existing only on TV. In Japan they have been on the market for some time now, working in hotel reception areas, serving in shops, or offering suggestions to guests in restaurants. In one case they even ended up being a respected member of the family.
Video: Tipping, falling, tumbling: unintended robo-stunts
Walking is a difficult task – at least when you’re a robot. In the DARPA Robotics Challenge, gravity visibly got to the participating machines. They were convincing in one particular discipline: hitting the ground. An amusing sight to which we should not get used however: Only those who fall down can learn to stand up again.