robotics /tags/robotics robotics en-US WLRN Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:00:00 GMT The fastest ever laundry-folding robot is here. And it's likely still slower than you /technology/2022-10-24/the-fastest-ever-laundry-folding-robot-is-here-and-its-likely-still-slower-than-you Researchers and companies have tried over the years to automate the chore with limited success. Using a brand new method, researchers have taught a robot to fold a record 30-40 garments per hour. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:00:00 GMT /technology/2022-10-24/the-fastest-ever-laundry-folding-robot-is-here-and-its-likely-still-slower-than-you Rachel Treisman Take a ride in a robot semi-truck, a potential solution to snags in U.S. supply chain /2022-04-01/take-a-ride-in-a-robot-semi-truck-a-potential-solution-to-snags-in-u-s-supply-chain The U.S. economy is short up to 80,000 truck drivers, which is slowing down commerce across the country. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 17:18:20 GMT /2022-04-01/take-a-ride-in-a-robot-semi-truck-a-potential-solution-to-snags-in-u-s-supply-chain Scientists Bring The Sense Of Touch To A Robotic Arm /news/2021-05-21/scientists-bring-the-sense-of-touch-to-a-robotic-arm A man who is paralyzed can quickly perform tasks like pouring a glass of water, thanks to a mind-controlled robotic arm that conveys a sense of touch. Fri, 21 May 2021 10:22:06 GMT /news/2021-05-21/scientists-bring-the-sense-of-touch-to-a-robotic-arm Jon Hamilton The NSU University School Sharks Are Headed Back To The Robotics World Championships /news/2018-04-23/the-nsu-university-school-sharks-are-headed-back-to-the-robotics-world-championships The NSU University School’s Robotics team is headed to the Vex World Championship this week, where they will face robots from 35 countries. During one of… Mon, 23 Apr 2018 18:22:53 GMT /news/2018-04-23/the-nsu-university-school-sharks-are-headed-back-to-the-robotics-world-championships Caitie Muñoz Robots Invade Broward County Public Schools At 'Battle Of The Bots' /education/2017-08-09/robots-invade-broward-county-public-schools-at-battle-of-the-bots Robots are invading Broward County Public Schools.On Wednesday, a “Battle of the Bots” capped off three days of robot training for about 100 Broward… Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:27:06 GMT /education/2017-08-09/robots-invade-broward-county-public-schools-at-battle-of-the-bots What Really Happened At That Robotics Competition You've Heard So Much About /npr-breaking-news/2017-07-22/what-really-happened-at-that-robotics-competition-youve-heard-so-much-about The controversy surrounding a highly anticipated robotics competition for teens from around the globe sometimes overshadowed an otherwise upbeat event focused on kids, robots and changing the world. Sat, 22 Jul 2017 11:31:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2017-07-22/what-really-happened-at-that-robotics-competition-youve-heard-so-much-about Claudio Sanchez