Robotics
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![A robotic arm hovers during a colonoscopy.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rFHYbj2tmjEbh7V9RkMd8X-320-80.jpg)
Magnetic Robot Can Perform Colonoscopies
By Sara G. Miller published
In the future, robots may perform your colonoscopy: Scientists at Vanderbilt University have developed a robot that can perform complex colonoscopy maneuvers in pigs.
![IVO driving system](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uojPQfMKE6ggEjiS7YYzmk-320-80.jpg)
Meet the Robot That Can Turn Your Vehicle Into a Self-Driving Car
By Tia Ghose published
A new self-driving car robot fits inside a suitcase and can be made with off-the-shelf parts for less than a few thousand dollars.
![robotic-dog-ted-talk.jpg](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eSJSPw9yTJntukcvNzr2n6-320-80.jpg)
Mail Dog: Robotic Dog 'Spot' Could Deliver Your Next Package
By Kacey Deamer published
Meet Spot, the robotic dog trained to deliver packages.
![Researchers at Northeastern University are working on hand dexterity for NASA's Valkyrie humanoid robot.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ojev8js4PqQBRZnvKqFSpH-320-80.jpg)
Why Can't You Shake Hands with a Robot?
By Taskin Padir published
For robots to be most useful when working alongside humans, we'll have to figure out how to make robots that can literally lend us a hand when our own two are not enough.
![Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse perform during a parade at Hong Kong Disneyland on Sept. 11, 2005.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mP4AgdqHrwmqxdGi8cRFET-320-80.jpeg)
A Robot Magic Kingdom? Disney Wants Huggable Humanoids to Play Characters
By Kacey Deamer published
In a move reflective of HBO's hit show "Westworld," the entertainment company has filed a patent for humanoid robot characters.
![Robot hands touching.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vyA4xq35BGDReqbn9giSuc-320-80.jpg)
'Mating' Robots Take a Fast-Forward Leap in Digital Darwinism
By Glenn McDonald published
A new study assesses the evolutionary dynamics of physically embodied robots — and it suggests that we're mashing the fast-forward button on the impending robotic revolution.
![Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos piloted a giant "mech" robot at the 2017 Machine Learning, Home Automation, Robotics and Space Exploration (MARS) conference.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j8onrR9xiMkUkuvX9MR7w6-320-80.jpeg)
Watch Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Control a Giant Mech Robot
By Stephanie Pappas published
A mysterious mech robot makes its debut for Amazon.
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