Here’s a different kind of robot. The Begging Bot as it is named plays a fusion of spinning motors of hard drive and floppy disk and then kicks open the CD-ROM drive to ask for some money. A brainy beggar creator, I must say!

[Via UberGizmo]

Ok. Before you make any assumptions, let me clear that this bot won’t help you in your daily chores. In fact, this robot aka CB2 has been designed to squeak, behave like a toddler but it surely doesn’t look like one. Its gigantic size and unrealistic looks makes me wonder, whose gonna buy this?

[Via Sci-Fi]

Dubbed as the Starfish, this robot seems to be the most advanced when compared to its siblings. It has a unique trait of adapting to changes very quickly and even recover from injuries. For instance, it can walk on three legs if the fourth one is damaged. Basically, this is done with the help of its controlling software which takes about 15 mathematical models into account when advancing to its next move. All the models figure out atleast one move which is then refined by the software to select the best move. However, at this stage there is one major problem. The robot does not function autonomously because it lacks any onboard computing power and is totally controlled by a desktop computer.

[Via Discovery]

Japan’s ZMP Inc. will be selling a unique robot called as the Muiro. The Muiro is a music loving robot which can mount iPod on its top and play music from the Kenwood speakers it has on the sides. Your favorite music will follow you and even groove with the music. Another interesting feature about it is that it can stream music wirelessly if you don’t own a iPod. It uses iTunes software on your PC to stream music. Muiro will come in four colors and will be on shelves in December in Japan at a price of 108800 Yen ($930).

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Researchers at Gifu University’s Graduate School of Medicine have developed a special robot which can give a live assistance to budding doctors. The sick robot is integrated with 24 sensors in its head and body. The robot skin is made up of silicone which has the body temperature just like a human and can detect hand pressure applied to them. Touching on their pain stricken area makes them speak “That Hurts”.

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We reported you about a new robodog, Genibo. Here’s a video of Genibo found on YouTube. Watch the pair in action after the break.

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Korean robotics company, Dasatech unveiled a robot pet dog called the Genibo. It is the first robodog which understands human language and will be commercially available in Korea. The Genibo resembles a bull terrier which can understand 100 words and commands. Make Genibo happy by petting him on his back, head or flank. Genibo even has Bluetooth and is 30cm tall. No sobbing for robodog (Aibo) lovers, Genibo is here.

[Via Chosun]

This Robot is called the Robonova-1. It is developed by Matt Bauer and is pretty cool which does unusual things unlike other robots. Take a look at the video, he is trying to compete Tarzan with his swinging skills.

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