Tag: WALL-E

MIT's Personal Robotics Group has recently developed MeBot, a telerobot that mimics the head and arm movements of its operator. Telerobotics allow a user to remotely control a robot that can then interact with other objects and people. Problem is, most of the telerobots out there have been somewhat lacking in emotive qualities. MeBot attempts to rectify that issue by tracking the operator's ...

It's 2008 and we've finally achieved the ultimate goal of modern robotics. No, not singularity... better: a cross-promotional marketing deal between the world's leading robots. Meet the Wall-E edition of iRobot's Roomba 530. The special edition Roomba is just like the original 530 only with the addition of that magnificent sticker for a extra ¥5,000 (about $50) premium. 400 units of the ...

digg_url ='http://www.switched.com/2008/07/01/apple-references-abound-in-pixars-wall-e/'; If you've seen the trailers for Pixar's latest animated offering, 'Wall•E,' you might have noticed a certain Mac-like charm from the film's protagonist/love-interest, Eve. The little robot with the lustrous white glow looks very much like a highly evolved, sentient iMac. That's no coincidence: Apple ...