Robots
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Half My Nightmares Start With This Giant Cyborg Teddy Bear Learning How to Hug
In a time of social distancing, a giant teddy bear giving enormous hugs sounds like a great way for people to safely cope with isolation. But Arizona State University’s robo-bear, which can learn to hug by observing humans, looks like it’s ready to give you the last embrace you’ll ever feel.
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The Makers Of Disney’s BB-8 Toy Are Now Making Robots For Cops
BB-8, the spherical orange and white robot that makes whirring noises as cute as kitten purrs doesn’t exactly seem cut out for use in a police force or military. It’s a great toy, but not designed for detonating bombs, sniffing drugs, or whatever else those agencies use robots for. But Sphero, an educational STEM toy…
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Dolores’ Westworld Finale Arc May Be Just The Beginning
What will that dramatic Westworld season three finale mean for all the big players moving forward? Co-showrunner Jonathan Nolan had a few thoughts to share—especially when it comes to the show’s biggest player of all.
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Westworld’s Vincent Cassel On That Final Serac Twist And What’s Next
The latest season of Westworld has revolved around Serac, an enigmatic figure who came out of nowhere to serve as the puppet master of their world. Every episode has brought us one step closer to understanding the man behind the tech—and it turns out the answer was the very thing that surprised the actor playing…