The use of remotely-controlled robots to perform delicate surgery is growing. The approach offers benefits to both patients and doctors including less fatigue, quicker recovery times and a reduced ...

“Sellafield Ltd has pioneered the adoption of technology across its operations, and this latest milestone is another step forward for the role of robotics in decommissioning,” AtkinsRéalis’ lead ...

This product is courtesy of It was super easy to make this mobile tracked platform and radio-controlled useful for building robots and other systems. It uses Arduino to run the logic to control it ...

The tiny "crab" robots are just half a millimeter small They were made using a technique inspired by pop-up books They can one day have various important uses A team of researchers has developed the ...

Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with overcrowded hospitals, physician burnout, and rising surgery delays. Which is why it's always a good thing to see research exploring new solutions ...

The walking, talking Optimus robots that stole the show during Elon Musk’s splashy “Cybercab” event in Hollywood last week were operated in part through remote control by humans, according to a report ...

If you’re looking for a fun family project to round out summer vacation, consider picking up this gigantic Robot Building Kit. It’s designed for kids eight and up, although its 901-piece assembly will ...

A robot, operated by health workers in Brisbane, is scanning patients' hearts more than 1,000 kilometres away in the Queensland outback. Sonographers sitting in a tiny room at the Royal Brisbane and ...

With all the doom and gloom over the inevitable robot apocalypse, we’ve at least been able to take solace in the fact that we’ll see them coming—until today. Researchers from Northwestern University ...

They’ve come in countless forms over the past few decades, but it seems the public just never grows tired of remote-controlled robots. Regardless of age, they inspire a unique fascination and are just ...

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