May 13th, 2010

Video: Fujitsu's care bear robot in action

Last month, we’ve shown you a teddy bear robot that’s made by Fujitsu and looked pretty cute – on pictures. But now, after seeing a video (embedded below) of the bear actually “communicating” with a human, I’m not so sure anymore if it’s really a good idea to use this to entertain elderly or younger people (the robot’s target group). → Read More

January 21st, 2009

Paro, the robotic seal for the elderly, is shipping in April

Remember that crazy robotic seal for the elderly? The one with the hole in its snout for “charging?” Well, you can now buy one for $6,000 and it will be available in limited quantities in April, 2009. → Read More

January 8th, 2009

Hands on with the Paro Robot Seal: Awwwwwww!

I totally wanted to hug this little hug machine! Also, it has a hole in its mouth to allow for the insertion of a charger but, and this is only for those so inclined, I could imagine some other potentially illegal uses for said hole. Just saying.

Video after the jump. → Read More