The Future of Heritage Preservation: How Spot the Robot Dog Could Save Historic Sites from Disaster
York Minster employs Spot, a robotic canine from Boston Dynamics, to enhance disaster response and preserve historic sites. Spot maneuvers complex terrains using advanced sensors, creating detailed digital reconstructions for…
The Astonishing Rediscovery of a Lost Roman Road: A Portal to Ancient Secrets Beneath Modern Europe
A significant Roman road has been discovered in southern England, offering a direct link to ancient history. This road showcases Roman engineering prowess, with layered foundations and large paving stones…
Are We Ready to Welcome Robot Dogs Into Our Lives? A New Play Explores the Emotional Entanglements
The play The Robot Dog, set in 2042, explores the intersection of technology and human experience, challenging audiences to contemplate future relationships with AI. Central characters Janelle and Harry navigate…
The Future of Heritage Preservation: How Robots and Drones Are Revolutionizing Disaster Recovery
In 1984, a fire caused significant damage to York Minster, highlighting the need for effective heritage preservation techniques. Today, advanced technology, including Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot and drones, are…
Robot Dog Takes on Iconic Staircase to Pave the Way for Responsible Robotics
The visit of Spot the robot dog to New York's Capitol highlights advances in robotics, symbolizing a new era of human-robot coexistence. Assemblyman Clyde Vanel champions the Responsible Robotics Act,…
Meet Beijing’s Cyber Canines: How Robot Dogs Are Redefining Urban Security
Robot dogs and autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing urban security in Beijing's Economic-Technological Development Area. The deployment started on March 8, with robot dogs enhancing surveillance capabilities beyond human potential. These…
The $150K Misadventure: Honolulu’s Idle Robo-Dog Awaits a Purpose
The Honolulu Police Department bought a $150,000 robot dog named Spot to enhance operations, but it's largely unused. Spot was purchased with federal COVID-19 relief funds to scan homeless individuals…
Meet PiDog: Your DIY Robotic Pet That’s Smarter Than You Think
The SunFounder PiDog Robot Dog Kit offers an immersive experience in robotics, AI, and engineering. Powered by a Raspberry Pi 4, the PiDog performs 32 dynamic actions, responding to voice…
Revolutionizing Disaster Response: How RoboScout Could Change the Game
RoboScout, developed by Maryland Engineering, integrates robotics, automation, and AI to revolutionize emergency response. Designed for DARPA, its autonomous system quickly gathers and relays essential information during disasters or emergencies.…
A Journey Into 2042: A World Where Robot Dogs Challenge Our Humanity
A journey into 2042 reveals a childhood home laden with memories and future tech, including a poignant robot dog. Technology vs. tradition is explored through characters Janelle and Harry, battling…