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Robots play American football (and suck at it)

Every year, between the months of February and August, there's a feeling of emptiness that falls over me, and I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. American football fans know this to be the period of time when there is no college or NFL games, and when we turn into sad lots, feeling cold and alone on weekends and Monday nights.

So imagine my delight when I stumbled across this story about robots playing American football--two of my favorite things combined into one. Score, right? Well, sort of. Unfortunately, the game barely resembles American football, and the robots suck at it. … Read more

Shanghai expo robots start climbing the walls

We were unable to sleep for nights after seeing the giant robot baby that's set to rampage at the 2010 Expo in Shanghai, China. It turns out there are a number of robots at the event, so many that they're literally climbing the walls.

Humanoid robots in silver suits have been seen scaling the walls of the Japan Industry Pavilion, a private-sector showcase for Japanese technology. Never ones to pass up an opportunity to show off their robotics chops, Japanese participants designed humanoids that can climb the 50-foot walls by hooking onto the ladder-like structure, which is composed … Read more