It's been awhile since I've seen some robot technology catch my eye. The NuVation Robot (aka "Flexis AC Face-off") got my attention today while skimming around on youtube. Nuvation won the People's Choice Award for its Flexis AC Face-Off demonstration, which incorporated a robot using Freescale's 32-bit ColdFire processor and Flexis AC microcontrollers. ...

In the past I've seen hand built robots that can solve the Rubik's cube. I've been impressed by their terminator like appearance, sophisticated programing and implementation (as seen here). Until I stumbled onto TiltedTwister.com. These guys took the Lego Mindstorm (which is a toy under $250) and gave it a shot ...

The ConnectR enables real-time virtual visits over the Internet. Equipped with high-quality audio and a video camera, the robot is located on-site in the home of the “host” party. Using a computer keyboard, mouse or joystick, the remote (“visiting”) party can drive the robot around and interact with those on-site, virtually participating in activities at ...

Cleaning your gutter couldn't be any easier than this! The iRobotLooj is the tank like that moves in both forward and backward directions and the 3-stage auger spins in both directions. Using the wireless handle/remote, you control the direction of the robot and the 3-stage auger to ensure that Looj covers the length of your ...

He might be pocket-sized, but this miniature high-tech humanoid robot packs a huge punch. i-SOBOT is a 6.5-inch bot that features voice command recognition and can speak a vocabulary of over 200 words and phrases. What's more, he can dance, perform his own special karate moves complete with self sound effects, and can motor forwards, ...

Stay ahead to messy floors and rugs with the touch of a button! Smart and efficient Irobot 560 Roomba Vacuum Robot lifts an amazing amount of dirt, dust, pet hair, cat litter, crumbs and other debris from your carpets and hard floors. The vacuum sucks up the debris into a large bag-less dustbin. ...

Ahhhh yes... If you're planning to go see the Transformers Movie when it comes out, then you at least need to wear some Transformers apparel. Aside from dressing up like a Transformers character and asking everyone for candy, this T-shirt would be cool enough to wear without looking like a total Transformers ...

Excuse my excitement, but this video is freaking amazing. Robot technology is moving so fast and I'm not sure what to make of it. This video is from the ROBO-ONE 11 robot competition held in Tokyo this past weekend. This mid-sized robot makes quick work of climbing a latter, just about running ...

Well, I guess there are no bounds to what the human race can think up. Some students at Berkeley used Lego Mindstorms, scissors, and some scrap metal to make a automatic toilet paper folder. Not only does it fold your paper for you, it also cuts it. This video shows two test ...

Popular Mechanics takes you inside the workings of New York's first robotic parking garage. Opening soon to the public, Automotion's new automated parking system parks -- or unparks -- your vehicle in as little as 90 seconds. Video: