These two wacky walking robots may pave the way for future locomotion
A robot with thin legs and a balloon body, and a bandy-legged robot with a cardboard for a head? Yes, please -- and they may even be the future of robotics.
A 2-in-1 that’s good for your health: Sensor gauges heart function, recognizes speech
A, tiny, wearable acoustic sensor listens to skin vibrations to pick up information about your heart rate and speech.
Stay frosty, my friends: Kickstarter beer glass will cool your drink down
Using thermodynamic tech developed by a former NASA scientist, this Kickstarter pint glass will keep your beer chilled for an extended period of time
Artificial intelligence used to predict whether your next selfie could be your last
Researchers used artificial intelligence to gauge the danger level of a selfie. Here's how they did it.
High-res smart mirror shows you both the front and back of your head
Researchers have invented a smart bathroom mirror, which allows users to see both their front and rear view simultaneously.
Stay frosty with a budget in mind: Momit Cool will make your AC unit smart
Momit Cool is a smart air conditioning accessory that lets you “revolutionize” your boring old existing unit using your smartphone.
Hackers could decode passwords by analyzing the shadows of your fingers
A collaboration between researchers at three universities reveals how a malicious Wi-Fi hot spot could trace your fingers to reveal your online passwords.
The EU is sponsoring a project to investigate a future 'plant-robot society'
The Flora Robotica program is a four-year initiative based on the idea of creating interesting plant-robot hybrids. The next step: plant-robot societies?
One U.S. city is using smart asthma inhalers to help monitor air pollution
Data collected from connected smart asthma inhalers can work out where pollution is at its worst, and inform local councils' decisions.
Create a 3D model of your home in mere minutes with Canvas app for iOS
Canvas is a new iOS app that lets iPad users easily capture scans of entire rooms in their (or other people’s) homes, complete with accurate measurements.
Luxury apartments in Los Angeles come with smart robot butlers
Ever wondered what kind of amenities you could expect in an apartment that charges $25,000 per month? One answer is a smart robot butler called Charley.
Wearable exoskeleton lets researchers in Russia control a robot in Germany
A smart exoskeleton project lets scientists in Russia wear an exoskeleton to control a connected robot in Germany.
Kickstarter’s flaming fireplace coffee table is so hot right now
Kaffee is a bioethanol-burning "fireplace coffee table," which gives you all the warmth and hypnotic goodness of a real fire, without any of the downsides.
Raise the bar: Smart algorithm helps you pick your new favorite wine
Want to know what bottle of wine you will probably enjoy? Ask the smart algorithms planned for soon-to-debut ecommerce platform Verve Wine.
VR software lets users explore microscopic images in 3D, ‘Minority Report’ style
A new virtual reality software platform called InViewR lets users work with volumetric images truly interactively. Here's why it's so exciting.
Free up plenty of floor space with ‘first effortless vertical bike-parking system’
Hate storing your bicycle in your undersized apartment. Fortunately, a new Kickstarter project offers the solution you've been dreaming of.
Eye robot: This mechanical surgeon can carry out cataract surgery with ultra-precise cuts
A cutting-edge medical robot is capable of performing one of the world’s most common but delicate operations: cataract surgery.
As far as Kickstarter projects go, this amazing virtual drum kit is tough to beat
Want to get your Keith Moon or John Bonham on, but don’t have space for a real drum kit? No problem: Virtual drumkit Freedrum is your hookup.
Brain-spinal interface could one day help paralyzed people walk again
Using a brain implant, researchers have helped restore control of non-functioning limbs in monkeys with spinal injuries.
Gryphon is the smart router that will protect your home from cyberattacks
Gryphon is a Wi-Fi router with built-in real-time parental control and smart machine learning security that you can easily manage with a smartphone app.
Machine-learning system aggregates knowledge by surfing web for information
MIT researchers built a machine learning system that can learn and answer questions about subjects by scanning multiple sources and compiling the results.
Ollie Box Shop is a lifestyle brand from makers of ultra-chic micro apartments
Ollie, makers of innovative micro apartment living spaces, has just launched a new home goods and accessories online marketplace.
Drones and machine learning combine to indentify, protect endangered sea cows
Researchers in Australia are using drones and machine learning technology to spot sea cows in their natural habit.
Base Forge’s ‘Lightest’ lamp will levitate, change color, brighten your day
Want to really light up a room? Then check out Lightest, the floating lamp which can also change color courtesy of a smartphone app.
3D printing will correct your smile from the comfort of your own home
The world’s “first digital brand for your smile” is offering custom-made invisible aligners you can be fitted for from the comfort of your own home.
Snake robots will crawl up your nose to help surgeons perform surgery on you
Does the idea of a snake robot which enters your body via your nose sound like the stuff of nightmares? Well, it could soon be an everyday occurrence.
Breast-feeding smart sensor tells parents how much milk their baby is drinking
Being a new parent is tough, but Momsense's acoustic smart sensor -- which tracks how much milk your little one is drinking -- can help make it a tiny bit easier. Here's how it works.
These smart customizable e-sneakers have real sole
Kitted out with embedded sensors and flexible LED screens, the high-tech Vixole trainers let users personalize their shoes using embedded flexible displays.
MIT researchers make buildings smart enough to ‘sense’ internal damage over time
MIT researchers have developed a model that analyzes ambient vibrations and uses these insights to monitor buildings for damage or mechanical stress.
Digital will lets people leave behind more than just their worldly possessions
A new smart will service wants to offer customers the chance to create a document that doesn't just deal with finances, but also your digital legacy.
3D-printed robot's only job is to pass the butter, mourn its wasted life
'Rick and Morty' fan Andre Bella uses 3D printing and an RC vehicle to bring one of the show's many memorable jokes -- a butter-passing robot -- to life.