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Industrial robot or theme park ride?
This doesn’t look safe at all. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUM-I0hykc8[/youtube]
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Amphibious Robot Snake
Could this be the best post title ever? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct5xe2Vnp6c[/youtube] I want one! The robotic snake was produced by Hirose Fukushima robotics laboratory in Japan; their website has lots more information.
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Microsurgery origami
Check out this video of a very skilled surgeon using the da Vinci robotic surgery equipment to fold a tiny paper crane. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Bjs99A0k0[/youtube] Impressive stuff!
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Monkey controls robotic arm with brain
Yes, you read that correctly. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK1WBA9Xl3c[/youtube] A monkey has controlled a robotic arm using nothing but the power of its brain. This opens the door for serious advances in limb replacement.
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Segway’s new robot
Segway’s new robot uses Mecanum wheels that allow it to travel in all directions without turning. The video of it in action is amazing. [metacafe]http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1230336/make_robotbusiness_2008_segway_rmp/[/metacafe]
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Phoenix robot
Phoenix is a multi-legged robot that is capable of some pretty unique moves: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqWKGh4XLbk[/youtube] There are lots more videos at the Trossen Robotics Community.
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Big Dog
The Big Dog robot can climb steep hills, cope with icy terrain and recover from a swift kick in the side. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1czBcnX1Ww[/youtube]
Climbing robots
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzfP0Ig7eVQ[/youtube] Researchers working for USA’s DARPA have created RiSE, a robot that can climb a whole variety of different surfaces.
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Fireball throwing robotic catapult
Definitely the best title for a post so far this year. Awesome. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAtdsDTt__s[/youtube] From the guys at Mana Energy Potions.