Those of a nervous disposition might want to skip this article. Itβs about some of the creepiest robots ever to have walked this Earth. Apart from this one, perhaps.Β Part of a new art exhibition at Art Basel Miami, the robot dogs feature unnervingly lifelike copies of the heads of some ofΒ the biggest names in [β¦]
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Sony Interactive Entertainment has signed a deal to produce and publish a game from Bad Robot, JJ Abramsβ production company. The two sides are keeping most of the details close to their chest for now, but the game is a four-player co-op shooter for PlayStation 5 and PC directed by someone who knows a thing or two about that genre: Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth.
Bad Robot Games β which is a fully remote studio β was formed in 2018 with the help of Tencent. It has lent a hand on games including Weird West (as an investor and creative consultant) as well as interactive streaming series Silent Hill: Ascension. This new game is the first one that Bad Robot Games is developing in-house.
A few months back, Booth dropped into the Left 4 Dead subreddit to say that he was working on a new co-op game βbuilt on the foundations of what made L4D special. If you enjoyed the teamwork, tension and replayability of my past games, youβll probably find this one interesting. It expands on the co-op formula in ways Iβve wanted to explore for a long time.β He added that, while the game was still in early development, Bad Robot was opening up a waitlist for access to playtests.
According to a press release, βBad Robot Games is a dedicated game studio working on new and existing transmedia franchises.β So, this project could well be part of an entirely new franchise, but the prospect of co-op shooter from the designer of Left 4 Dead thatβs set in the Cloverfield universe is pretty darn intriguing.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/playstation-teams-up-with-bad-robot-and-the-creator-of-left-4-dead-for-a-co-op-shooter-144637802.html?src=rss
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While so many humanoid robots are continuing to walk as if theyβre suffering back pain or knee problems, Unitreeβs G1 robot arrived last year sporting astonishing fluidity. Digital Trends has already reported on the G1βs ability to move in a way that would make even the worldβs top gymnasts envious, with various videos showing it [β¦]
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Cyber Monday deals are here, and a great one to check out is at Dyson. The discounts on Dyson's site right now are some of the best we've seen; one of those is $600 off the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum, which is down to a record low of $400.
In our testing, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vac was one of the most powerful models for suction, making it a good option for households with pets, and it also impressed for its obstacle avoidance. It has Wi-Fi connectivity and an easy-to-use mobile app from Dyson, but the 360 Vis Nav doesn't have a self-emptying dust bin and no mopping capabilities. Since this model doesn't boast too many high-end features, a sale like Cyber Monday is a great time to take advantage for people who want a simple and reliable choice for keeping floors clean.
Cordless vacuums are also a part of the sale. Take the Dyson V9 Motorbar cordless vacuum on sale for just $270 at both Dyson and Amazon, which is a discount of $330. That's more than half off. Dyson devices are all over our list of the best cordless vacuums, and for good reason. The company makes effective products. The V9 Motorbar has been designed to clean all floor types, in addition to upholstery. It's also been engineered to squeeze into tight spots, which is great for hitting those oft-neglected parts of the home.
The suction power is on point and the battery lasts for 40 minutes before requiring a charge. That's just enough time to vacuum a standard-sized home if you don't stop for too many breaks. The V9 is getting a bit long-in-the-tooth. If you want a newer model, the V11 Extra is on sale for $400, which is a discount of $260. This one boosts the suction power and increases the battery life to 60 minutes.
Dyson V11 cordless vacuum for $400 ($260 off) at Amazon and Dyson
Dyson V9 Motorbar cordless vacuum for $270 ($330 off) at Amazon and Dyson
Dyson V12 Detect Slim cordless vacuum for $400 ($330 off) at Amazon and Dyson
Dyson AM09 Hot+Cool jet focus heater and fan for $300 ($200 off) at Amazon and Dyson
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βChicago sidewalks are for people, not delivery robots,β so says a petition that seeks to rid the cityβs streets of the wheel-based contraptions. Two robot companies β Coco and Serve β are operating the diminutive robots on Chicago sidewalks, transporting meals to customers. Launched in November, the online petition currently has more than 1,200 signatures [β¦]
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At Teslaβs 2025 shareholder meeting, Elon Musk warned supplier output may fall short and floated a βTerrafabβ, a gigantic chip fab to secure Teslaβs AI chips.
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At Teslaβs 2025 shareholder meeting, Elon Musk warned supplier output may fall short and floated a βTerrafabβ, a gigantic chip fab to secure Teslaβs AI chips.
The post Elon Musk Floats βTerafabβ as Teslaβs Next Big AI Chip Bet appeared first on TechRepublic.
Black Friday deals are here, and a great one to check out is at Dyson. The discounts on Dyson's site right now are some of the best we've seen; one of those is $600 off the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum, which is down to a record low of $400.
Dyson was pretty late to the robot-vacuum party, but its entry was (and remains) one of the strongest in the category. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles like a self-emptying base or mopping capabilities, but it makes up for that by having probably the best suction power of any robovac we've tested. All kinds of debris will fall in its path: dirt, dust, food crumbs, pet hair and more. It also has excellent obstacle avoidance, so you'll rarely β if ever β have to dislodge it from getting stuck on the edge of a carpet or wedged in between furniture. Dyson's mobile app is easy to use as well, so if you're looking for a robot vacuum that does its main job incredibly well and you don't mind skipping on some extras, the 360 Vis Nav is a great option.
Cordless vacuums are also a part of the sale. Take the Dyson V9 Motorbar cordless vacuum on sale for just $270 at both Dyson and Amazon, which is a discount of $330. That's more than half off. Dyson devices are all over our list of the best cordless vacuums, and for good reason. The company makes effective products. The V9 Motorbar has been designed to clean all floor types, in addition to upholstery. It's also been engineered to squeeze into tight spots, which is great for hitting those oft-neglected parts of the home.
The suction power is on point and the battery lasts for 40 minutes before requiring a charge. That's just enough time to vacuum a standard-sized home if you don't stop for too many breaks. The V9 is getting a bit long-in-the-tooth. If you want a newer model, the V11 Extra is on sale for $400, which is a discount of $260. This one boosts the suction power and increases the battery life to 60 minutes.
Dyson V11 cordless vacuum for $400 ($260 off) at Amazon and Dyson
Dyson V9 Motorbar cordless vacuum for $270 ($330 off) at Amazon and Dyson
Dyson V12 Detect Slim cordless vacuum for $400 ($330 off) at Amazon and Dyson
Dyson AM09 Hot+Cool jet focus heater and fan for $300 ($200 off) at Amazon and Dyson
Dyson Supersonic hair dryer for $300 ($150 off) at Amazon and Dyson
Dyson Airwrap ID hair styler for $520 ($130 off) at Amazon and Dyson
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You may think that when and if the robot apocalypse happens, weβll be able to lock the robots up to keep humanity safe. Well, think again. A team of researchers from the Soft Machines Lab at Carnegie Mellon University have created a rudimentary robot that can become a liquid on demand, a capability the lead author compared to the T-1000 from Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Most of the robots youβve seen are of the βhardβ variety. Theyβre made of solid metal, with unyielding graspers and ranges of motion dictated by the type and orientation of linear actuators. Soft robotics is an emerging field of study that seeks to build robots that are more flexible, allowing them to handle objects and navigate complex environments without the same risk of damage β to the robot as well as anyone or anything that might be nearby.
The liquid metal robot created at Carnegie Mellon, with assistance from Sun Yat-sen University and Zhejiang University, is based on gallium with embedded magnetic nanoparticles. Since Gallium has an unusually low melting point of just 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius), itβs possible to shift it between liquid and metal without any special equipment. The team calls this βmagnetoactive phase transitional matterβ or MPTM.
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Weβve seen several soft robotics projects that use magnets for external control. But the MPTM work at Carnegie Mellon adds morphological adaptability to the equation. The magnetic nanoparticles allow the researchers to move the robots around and even generate enough heat to melt them on the spot. βWhen you have a metal thatβs in the presence of an alternating magnetic field, we just know from fundamental principles of electromagnetism that causes basically electrical current to spontaneously flow through that metal,β lead author Carmel Majidi tells Vice.
The video above demonstrates how the tiny gallium figure is able to liquefy and squirm through the bars of its cage, just like that famous scene from Terminator 2 when the T-1000 walks through the bars. Thereβs one important caveat, though. While it looks like the robot returns to its original shape on its own, it had to be remolded by hand for that shot. There is currently no mechanism to control the shape of the robot with that much precision as it returns to its solid state. Maybe one day, though. The researchers see numerous potential applications for a meltable magnetic robot, including biomedicine, where it could deliver drugs or remove foreign objects from the body.
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