My favorite approach to human-robot interaction is minimalism. I've met a lot of robots, and some of the ones that have most effectively captured my heart are those that express themselves through their fundamental simplicity and purity of purpose.
In terms of simple, purpose-driven robots, you can't do much better than a robotic trash barrel (or bin or can or what have you).
4 Robots That Look Like Humans | Discover Magazine
Robots that look like humans have long been a science fiction staple. As a storytelling device, it's easy to grasp their appeal.
While they haven't bridged the uncanny valley just yet, scientists and engineers are still working to create automatons that are indistinguishable from their organic counterparts. Here are four humanoid robots that almost seem human. (Almost.)
Starship expands delivery robots to Greater Manchester
Autonomous delivery robots are set to begin operating in Greater Manchester as part of a partnership between the Co-op and robotics firm Starship Technologies.
Based in San Francisco, Starship Technologies has grown a significant UK presence since it was founded in 2014 by former Skype employees.
Resilient bug-sized robots keep flying even after wing damage: New repair techniques enable ...
Bumblebees are clumsy fliers. It is estimated that a foraging bee bumps into a flower about once per second, which damages its wings over time. Yet despite having many tiny rips or holes in their wings, bumblebees can still fly.
Aerial robots, on the other hand, are not so resilient. Poke holes in the robot's wing motors or chop off part of its propellor, and odds are pretty good it will be grounded.
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