Bobby Hellard

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Angled shot of the HP Omen 16 inch laptop.

HP Omen 16 (2023) review: A cut-price gaming laptop with noisy fans

By Bobby Hellard published

Review A superb display and funky keyboard, let down by poor battery life and the loudest cooling system in the business.

Review
Robot hand holds a hammer

DeepMind experimenting with 'Shadow Hand' that can withstand a severe beating in the name of AI research

By Bobby Hellard published

The Shadow Hand robotic appendage is primarily built for machine learning projects with a focus on dexterity — but its creators want you to know just how tough it is.

Robotics
White robot dog with wires on its back.

Meet LocoMan, the quirky robot dog that can stand up on its hind legs like a meerkat and play with objects

By Bobby Hellard published

Groundbreaking low-cost ‘loco-manipulators’ transform a humble robot dog into a dexterous bot capable of walking and handling objects simultaneously.

Robotics