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Robot
A robot is a machine that is programmed to perform certain tasks autoamtically.
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Labor market shortages — MADE
An edition dedicated to the world of work: from skilled labor to robots and ruthless entrepreneurs.
Robotic conductors — orchestra embraces cutting-edge tech
Three robotic conductors direct musicians through a piece written specifically for the Dresden Symphony Orchestra.
Tomorrow Today — The Science Show
AI is changing many fields. Could it also improve weather forecasts and start providing mental health services?
How trustworthy are robotic guide dogs?
An existing shortage of guide dogs could be helped by using robots.
New technology for visually impaired people — Shift
How are AI and robotics transforming the world for blind and visually impaired people?
Can an AI robot take over the arts?
Robots used to be industry working tools - making their owners money in factories. Now they're conquering the art scene.
Trust the machine? Robo taxis are in town
Know the tricks of the gaming industry. Protect kids' photo privacy online. Self-driving cabs arrive.
The cellist that can play music humans can't
A robotic cellist has made its first appearance with the Symphony Orchestra in the Swedish city of Malmö.
Young Nigerian creates device to track deforestation
A robotics developer in Nigeria has found a way to stop illegal deforestation, by tracking trees with simple devices.
Portrait by robot to be sold at Sotheby's in world first
For the first time ever, a well-known auction house is selling an artwork that was painted by a robot.
Dresden: Robo-conductor takes the baton
The Dresden Symphony Orchestra revisits the relationship between man and machine — and the results are surprising.
Robot conductor in charge at Dresden Symphony Orchestra
A robot maestro took the baton at the orchestra's anniversary concert. Is this the future of classical music?
Robot Symphony: Dresden orchestra conducted by 3-armed robot
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Dresdner Sinfoniker a robot will take the baton for part of the "Robot Symphony."
How AI is changing our sex life
How are sex robots, virtual partners, and AI-generated porn changing our love lives
German robot maker takes on Chinese rivals
Neura Robotics develops humanoid robots with highly complex skills.
Kenya's robot waiters cause a stir
Kenya has opened its first restaurant with robot waiters. But what does this mean for the future of human workers?
Hedgehogs threatened by robot mowers, German activists warn
Robot mowers harm many creatures, including hedgehogs when the machines activate at night, German conservationists say.
A robot at the wheel
Researchers at the University of Tokyo are testing how well humanoid robots can drive.
What will mobility look like in the future? - Shift
Advanced sensor and camera technology makes remote-controlled cars and autonomous driving possible.
Do police robots make our lives safer?
Do police robots make our lives safer, or do they lead to more surveillance and discrimination?
Tomorrow Today – The Science Show
The roles AI is playing in robotics, violence prevention, education, transport and agriculture.
Robotic shoes: Kenya's answer to high-end fashion brands?
These shoes with added electronic components even play music and light your path with flashlights while you walk!
Tomorrow Today – The Science Magazine
Chimpanzees communicate using at least some elements that resemble spoken language, but what about locusts?
High tech, luxury and snacks
High tech in the military, new student pilots, luxury watches and a new snack from India.
Robot avatar helps German student attend class
Linus is unable to attend school due to illness but can participate in lessons with the use of a robot.
Robots as caregivers – opportunities and risks
Can robots make up for a shortage of nursing staff in hospitals and care facilities?
How is technology changing the stage?
How technology is changing the theater and what potential it has for audiences.
The IDEFIX rover and JAXA’s mission to the moons of Mars
A Franco-German rover named after the heroic comic-book dog Idéfix is set to explore the Martian moon Phobos.
How human-like are some robots?
Robots are becoming increasingly like humans. Will AI soon make them superior?
Searching for new economic strategies - MADE
Crime, sanctions, or new strategies for dealing with China - business is looking for solutions.
Robotic replica: A heart made by a 3D printer
A 3D printed heart can perfectly imitate a patient's heartbeats.
3D printing inside the body
A 3D bioprinter at the University of New South Wales can print new tissue directly inside the body.
AI on the march—a new age of killer robots?
High tech on the battle field—autonomous drones, transport robots and robotic dogs.
How AI is making creatives superfluous
Opportunity or danger: The dramatic impact of Artificial Intelligence on creativity
How AI makes creatives superfluous
AI is rocking the creative world: Does it present new opportunities or risks?
AI fights labor shortage
The Otto Group is increasingly using AI-controlled robots in its huge logistics centers.
Shift – Living in the Digital Age
Chatbots instead of friends, robots instead of pets. Can digital gadgets alleviate loneliness?
The digital landscape – robots in harvesting
Digital agriculture: more and more drones, robots and autonomous tractors in the field.
Artificial intelligence conquers the car
From production to autonomous driving, AI is playing an increasingly important role in all aspects of cars.
REV – The Auto & Mobility Show
Make your dream come true! Through the desert on two wheels, and artificial intelligence in cars.
Japan: Could robot restaurants fill a labor shortage?
Robots run this restaurant in Tokyo. But could the concept take off, or will its high price prove prohibitive?
Robots to the rescue: High-tech helpers
From drones dropping medicines to remote clinics to robots doing perilous jobs, high-tech helps when lives are at stake.
A robot helps catch thieves
Video from a delivery robot led to the arrest of thieves. So what does that mean for data privacy?
Should police deploy killer robots?
In polls, most people reject the use of autonomous weapons systems or so-called "killer robots."
Robots: Guards that never get tired
There are many vacant positions in the security guard sector. Can robots help fill in the gaps?
How robots support law enforcement
Police robots can gather information and perform tasks that are extremely dangerous.
Can tech solve all?
From robots to solar panels and e-scooters: new technology is revolutionizing our world.
Rising costs threaten basic necessities
Basic necessities like housing, eating, working and driving are becoming more expensive and less secure.
Shift — Living in the Digital Age
How does tech help manage disasters like earthquakes, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions.
Artificial intelligence and human identity
Creativity. Emotions. AI is pushing further and further into primal human domains.
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