Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - November 2012

How many robots does it take to change a light bulb? We have no idea but hang and check out our monthly roundup.

Holiday Gift Pick

• Must Have: Vtech Cogsley
• Must Have: LOL Elmo

Make Your Own Robot

• Attacknids Out for Holidays

Military Robots

• Hubo Does His Own Gangnam
• TechJect Mimics Dragonfly

Miscellaneous Robots

• Robo Fish Needs No Tending
• Must Have: Car Robot Decals

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Lego Robo Champ
• Must Have: Rover Spy Tank
• Must Have: Car Robot Decals
• Must Have: Vtech Cogsley
• Must Have: LOL Elmo

Robot Music

• Hubo Does His Own Gangnam
• Charlie Wins Dance Contest

Robot Science/Medicine

• Robot on Earth Controlled in ISS
• JAMES Serves Up Drinks and Banter
• PBS to Re-Air Robot on Nova Science
• Wave Glider Works Through Sandy

Robot TV

• PBS to Re-Air Robot on Nova Science

Robot Toys

• Must Have: Lego Robo Champ
• Must Have: Rover Spy Tank
• Must Have: Vtech Cogsley
• Must Have: LOL Elmo
• Attacknids Out for Holidays

Robot Vehicles

• Cave Crawler Planned for Moon Cave
• TechJect Mimics Dragonfly
• Wave Glider Works Through Sandy

Robot Videos

• Hubo Does His Own Gangnam
• Cave Crawler Planned for Moon Cave
• Robo Fish Needs No Tending
• CIROS Makes a Salad
• TechJect Mimics Dragonfly
• Charlie Wins Dance Contest
• Must Have: Vtech Cogsley
• JAMES Serves Up Drinks and Banter
• Ping Pong Bot Learns, Then Improvises
• Must Have: LOL Elmo
• Attacknids Out for Holidays

Service Robots

• Toshiba to Assist at Kukushima
• EyeSee Watches Shoppers
• Patty to Take Over Fast Food?
• Foxconn Replacing Workers with Robots
• CIROS Makes a Salad
• JAMES Serves Up Drinks and Banter

Sports Robots

• Ping Pong Bot Learns, Then Improvises

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Monthly Roundup - October 2012

Boo! Take care, stay safe and have a happy All Hallow's Eve. Check out our October postings.

Humanoid Robots

• Primer-V2 Walks Highwire
• Iuro Seeks the Kindness of Strangers
• CHARLI-2 Goes Gangnam
• SavvyBot is Socially Correct

Make Your Own Robot

• Primer-V2 Walks Highwire

Military Robots

• Avrocar - The Little Flying Saucer That Couldn't

Miscellaneous Robots

• Must Have: Robot Cookie Jars
• Necomimi Ears Express Emotions

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - Sept. 2012

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Prometheus Comes to Video
• Must Have: Robot Cookie Jars
• Must Have: Robot Costumes
• Must Have: Robotic Bath Fun

Robot Art

• Recycled Robots - Unique Art

Robot Movies

• Must Have: Prometheus Comes to Video

Robot Science/Medicine

• The Robotic Wheelchair That Can Walk
• HAL Exoskeleton Goes to Fukushima
• X1 Exoskeleton Developed by NASA
• Robotic Honeybee in Development
• Kinetic Orthosis Aids Walking

Robot Toys

• Must Have: Robotic Bath Fun

Robot Vehicles

• The Robotic Wheelchair That Can Walk
• Avrocar - The Little Flying Saucer That Couldn't

Robot Videos

• Primer-V2 Walks Highwire
• Must Have: Prometheus Comes to Video
• Iuro Seeks the Kindness of Strangers
• The Robotic Wheelchair That Can Walk
• Germany Saves With Robotic Solar Panel Mounters
• CHARLI-2 Goes Gangnam
• HAL Exoskeleton Goes to Fukushima
• GA Tech Robot Learns Problem Solving
• X1 Exoskeleton Developed by NASA
• Avrocar - The Little Flying Saucer That Couldn't
• Lely Astronaut A4 - Automated Milkmaid
• SavvyBot is Socially Correct
• Kinetic Orthosis Aids Walking
• Toyota Creates Home Health Care Bot

Service Robots

• Germany Saves With Robotic Solar Panel Mounters
• HAL Exoskeleton Goes to Fukushima
• GA Tech Robot Learns Problem Solving
• Lely Astronaut A4 - Automated Milkmaid
• Patrolbot Meant to Rehire Disabled and Vets
• SavvyBot is Socially Correct
• Toyota Creates Home Health Care Bot

Telepresence Robots

• Beam Telepresence Bot Costly and Cool

Wearable Robots

• Must Have: Robot Costumes

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - Sept. 2012

As the little nippers go back to school, take some time to hang, out drink some chamomile tea and smell the roses. After that, check out our September roundup.

Advertising

• Must Have: Elmo Rocks TV In Pre-Holiday Ads
• Popinator -- Is it Real?
• Must Have: Be that Guy at the Mall
• Ally Bank Recruits Robot for Ad
• Hokto-Kinoko Robotic Shroom Growing

Make Your Own Robot

• Hero is Finalist at WRO 2012

Military Robots

• Cheetah Breaks Bolt's Speed Record

Miscellaneous Robots

• Project Hexapod To Create Stompy
• Must Have: Pillows and Placemats, Oh, My!
• Robot Creates Permanent Sand Creations

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Round Up - Aug. 2012

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Elmo Rocks TV In Pre-Holiday Ads
• Must Have: Vintage Wearables
• Must Have: Be that Guy at the Mall
• Must Have: Pillows and Placemats, Oh, My!

Prototype Robots

• Project Hexapod To Create Stompy
• Lettuce Bot Weeder - Farmerbot in Progress

Robot Science/Medicine

• Fujitsu Attempts to Create Todai Exam Master
• STARTLE, Emotional Robotics
• Join Kinect@Home Robot Project

Robot Toys

• Must Have: Elmo Rocks TV In Pre-Holiday Ads
• Must Have: Be that Guy at the Mall
• Tosy Robotics Debuts Two New Bots

Robot Vehicles

• BIOSwimmer is Homeland Security Helper

Robot Videos

• Must Have: Elmo Rocks TV In Pre-Holiday Ads
• BIOSwimmer is Homeland Security Helper
• The Inebriator - Robotic Bartender
• Popinator -- Is it Real?
• Must Have: Be that Guy at the Mall
• Tosy Robotics Debuts Two New Bots
• Ally Bank Recruits Robot for Ad
• Cheetah Breaks Bolt's Speed Record
• Hokto-Kinoko Robotic Shroom Growing
• Join Kinect@Home Robot Project

Service Robots

• The Inebriator - Robotic Bartender
• Baxter, the Friendlier Worker
• Lettuce Bot Weeder - Farmerbot in Progress
• Robots More Prevalent During Danger
• Hokto-Kinoko Robotic Shroom Growing

Wearable Robots

• Must Have: Vintage Wearables

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Robot Snob Monthly Round Up - Aug. 2012

There seems to be no shortage of robots hanging around here. Maybe the takover is sooner than we think. Take another peek at our entries for August.

Autonomous Robots

• Miimo The Lawnmower

Humanoid Robots

• Yeosu Expo 2012 Features Robotic Cast
• AFFETTO Gains a Torso

Military Robots

• Sandia Hand Aids Bomb Squad
• Harvard Bots Utilize Camouflage
• DARPA Supports Meshworm Development

Miscellaneous Robots

• Must Do: Vote For Robot Hall of Fame
• Robopedia, Wikipedia for Bot Lovers
• Become a Robot Warrior With Kuratas
• Must Have: Robot Buddies

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - July 2012

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Do: Vote For Robot Hall of Fame
• Must Have: Sega Homestar R2-D2
• Must Have: xkcd Explores Robot Apocalypse
• Must Have: Robotic Bouncing Balls
• Must Have: Robot Buddies

Robot Art

• Must Have: xkcd Explores Robot Apocalypse

Robot Movies

• Must Have: Sega Homestar R2-D2

Robot Science/Medicine

• C-Section Practice on Desperate Debra
• Harvard Bots Utilize Camouflage
• DARPA Supports Meshworm Development
• AFFETTO Gains a Torso
• RP-Vita Doctor's Assistant

Robot Toys

• Must Have: Sega Homestar R2-D2
• Furby II Early Debut
• Must Have: Robotic Bouncing Balls

Robot Vehicles

• Olympics Assist With RC Minis
• Curiosity Reaches Mars

Robot Videos

• C-Section Practice on Desperate Debra
• Chef Cui Take Over Noodle Slicing
• Sandia Hand Aids Bomb Squad
• Harvard Bots Utilize Camouflage
• iPads Control Double Telepresence Bot
• DARPA Supports Meshworm Development
• Furby II Early Debut
• Olympics Assist With RC Minis
• Yeosu Expo 2012 Features Robotic Cast
• Become a Robot Warrior With Kuratas
• AFFETTO Gains a Torso

Service Robots

• Miimo The Lawnmower
• Wave Gliders Follow Pacific Shark
• Chef Cui Take Over Noodle Slicing
• Sandia Hand Aids Bomb Squad
• Thermite Fights Fires
• Jake Donated as Helper to Quadriplegic

Telepresence Robots

• iPads Control Double Telepresence Bot
• RP-Vita Doctor's Assistant

iRobot

• RP-Vita Doctor's Assistant

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - July 2012

It's August already, but if you missed anything botty last month, catch up on our weekly roundup.

Advertising

• Idaho Creates Skippy For Tourists

Autonomous Robots

• K-MAX Flies Without Pilot

Humanoid Robots

• Even Robots Have to Deal With Unemployment

Lego Mindstorms NXT

• Take AFRON Ten Dollar Robot Challenge

Make Your Own Robot

• Take AFRON Ten Dollar Robot Challenge

Military Robots

• HAUV3 Seeks Underwater Mines
• Quadcopter Drones Fly In Formation
• Fort Benning Hosts Robeo
• K-MAX Flies Without Pilot

Miscellaneous Robots

• Must Have: Robot Miniatures

Monthly Roundup

• Monthly Roundup - June 2012

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Robot Miniatures
• Must Have: Affordable Robot Vacuums
• Must Have: Robot Wearables
• Must Have: Roomba Represents in Breaking Bad

Robot Music

• Shimi Plays Tunes, Dances, Looks Odd

Robot Science/Medicine

• AndyVision Aids Shoppers
• Quadcopter Drones Fly In Formation
• Robot Hand Cheats at Rock, Paper, Scissors

Robot TV

• Must Have: Roomba Represents in Breaking Bad

Robot Toys

• Must Have: Robot Miniatures
• New Furby Gets a Workout

Robot Vacuums

• Must Have: Affordable Robot Vacuums
• Must Have: Roomba Represents in Breaking Bad

Robot Videos

• Kissenger - Virtual Bussing
• AndyVision Aids Shoppers
• Quadcopter Drones Fly In Formation
• Robot Restaurant Puts On Supershow
• Idaho Creates Skippy For Tourists
• New Furby Gets a Workout
• Student in Israel Controls Robot in France
• Fort Benning Hosts Robeo
• Robot Hand Cheats at Rock, Paper, Scissors
• Shimi Plays Tunes, Dances, Looks Odd
• E.M.I.L.Y. Aids Lifeguard Shortage

Service Robots

• AndyVision Aids Shoppers
• Robot Restaurant Puts On Supershow
• Robots Assist in Aurora Bomb Disposal
• SAM, Canada's Window Inspector
• Mahoro Gets Hazardous Duty
• E.M.I.L.Y. Aids Lifeguard Shortage

Telepresence Robots

• Kissenger - Virtual Bussing
• Student in Israel Controls Robot in France

Wearable Robots

• Must Have: Robot Wearables

iRobot

• Must Have: Roomba Represents in Breaking Bad

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Monthly Roundup - June 2012

We hope that wherever you reside, that you are safe from Mom Nature's latest gifts. Take a peek at June's Monthly Roundup before we deal with what could turn out to be an even hotter July.

Humanoid Robots

• DeeChee Learns to Speak
• HUBO 2 Available for Purchase

Make Your Own Robot

• Grishin Robotics to Fund Robotic Future
• MK2 3D Printed Hands For All

Military Robots

• X-37B Comes Home After Secret Mission

Miscellaneous Robots

• Let's Pizza - Automatic Comfort Food
• Must Have: Wall Decor for Robot Fans
• Smart Bed Makes Itself

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - May 2012

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Prometheus Star Android David
• Must Have: VTech Switch & Go Dinos
• Must Have: The Reinvented Furby

Robot Art

• Last Moments Shared With Robot?

Robot Science/Medicine

• Bio-Tac Mimics Human Finger With Tactile Sensing
• DeeChee Learns to Speak
• X-37B Comes Home After Secret Mission
• Robot Mimics Cockroach Method of Escape
• Real Fish School With IOP Fish
• R2 Gets to Work on ISS

Robot Toys

• Must Have: VTech Switch & Go Dinos
• Must Have: The Reinvented Furby

Robot Vacuums

• Must Have: Roomba 790

Robot Vehicles

• Earhart Search To Resume in July
• X-37B Comes Home After Secret Mission

Robot Videos

• Bio-Tac Mimics Human Finger With Tactile Sensing
• RoboFold Creates Furniture
• Smart Bed Makes Itself
• Last Moments Shared With Robot?
• Robot Mimics Cockroach Method of Escape
• R2 Gets to Work on ISS

Service Robots

• RoboFold Creates Furniture
• Grishin Robotics to Fund Robotic Future
• GE, ICM Develop Wind Turbine Robot
• Last Moments Shared With Robot?

Sports Robots

• Keep Up With Joggobot

iRobot

• Must Have: Roomba 790

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - May 2012

Hey all, if you missed any of our May posts, now is your time to catch up. After all, one can never have enough robots.

Autonomous Robots

• NOA Bots Perform in Sync

Humanoid Robots

• Russia 2045 Final Robotic Takeover?
• Japanese Scientists Manipulate Shiri

Make Your Own Robot

• DIY iCraft Robotic Arm For Feeding
• Maker Faire to Feature Robot Petting Zoo

Miscellaneous Robots

• Must Have: DIY Robot Party
• Must Have: Robot Accessories
• Titan The Robot May Carry Olympic Torch

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - April 2012

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: DIY Robot Party
• Must Have: How To Fight Robotic Takeover
• Must Have: Robot Accessories
• Must Have: Star Wars Xbox 360 Bundle

Robot Art

• GIA Reflects Human Interaction

Robot Books

• Must Have: How To Fight Robotic Takeover

Robot Movies

• Must Have: Star Wars Xbox 360 Bundle

Robot Science/Medicine

• DIY iCraft Robotic Arm For Feeding
• NOA Bots Perform in Sync
• One-Armed Robotic Juggler
• Japanese Scientists Manipulate Shiri
• Lomas Finishes London Marathon With ReWalk
• Ecobot Decomposes After Gig Ends
• The Smartest Machine on Earth
• Micro Air Vehicle Perfects Landing
• Planetary's Asteroid Mining Plan

Robot TV

• Must Have: Star Wars Xbox 360 Bundle

Robot Toys

• Go-Go Dog Pal For Lazy Owners

Robot Vacuums

• COCOROBO Responds to Voices

Robot Vehicles

• Roboat AttemptsTo Break Record
• Honda UNI-CUB Goes For a Ride
• First Autonomous Vehicle Goes to Google
• Micro Air Vehicle Perfects Landing
• Planetary's Asteroid Mining Plan

Robot Videos

• Roboat AttemptsTo Break Record
• DIY iCraft Robotic Arm For Feeding
• NOA Bots Perform in Sync
• Honda UNI-CUB Goes For a Ride
• Go-Go Dog Pal For Lazy Owners
• GIA Reflects Human Interaction
• One-Armed Robotic Juggler
• Russia 2045 Final Robotic Takeover?
• Must Have: How To Fight Robotic Takeover
• First Autonomous Vehicle Goes to Google
• COCOROBO Responds to Voices
• Japanese Scientists Manipulate Shiri
• Lomas Finishes London Marathon With ReWalk
• The Smartest Machine on Earth
• Titan The Robot May Carry Olympic Torch
• Compass Controls Human's Movements

Service Robots

• DIY iCraft Robotic Arm For Feeding

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - April 2012

April showers brought May flowers that even robots appreciate. Check out our monthly roundup for last month.

Autonomous Robots

• MA-UGV Used in Variety of Tasks

Humanoid Robots

• Data, Stand-Up Comedy Robot
• DARPA Issues Robotic Challenge

Make Your Own Robot

• DARPA Issues Robotic Challenge
• Grandis Militarizes Back Yard

Military Robots

• Knifefish Used to Detect Underwater Mines

Miscellaneous Robots

• Must Have: Electroonic Accessory Robots
• Must Have: Electronic Robot Helpers
• Pirate Bay to Use Drones?

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - March 2012

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Electroonic Accessory Robots
• Must Have: AR.Drone
• Must Have: Angry Birds Copter
• Must Have: Electronic Robot Helpers

Robot Art

• Transformer Theme Park Opens in China
• DoodleBOT, Robotic Etch A Sketch

Robot Music

• Tupac Attends Coachella

Robot Science/Medicine

• Talk To The Robotic Hand
• MIT Creates Replicating Robot Pebbles

Robot Toys

• Play Lifesize Rock 'Em Sock 'Em
• Must Have: Angry Birds Copter

Robot Vehicles

• Chinese Qin Car Has Robot Helper
• Must Have: AR.Drone

Robot Videos

• Data, Stand-Up Comedy Robot
• Play Lifesize Rock 'Em Sock 'Em
• Tupac Attends Coachella
• Suzomo SVR SushiBots
• Project Gado Digitizes Images
• Talk To The Robotic Hand
• Must Have: Angry Birds Copter
• Nightline Tests BeetleCam
• Grandis Militarizes Back Yard
• MA-UGV Used in Variety of Tasks
• DoodleBOT, Robotic Etch A Sketch

Service Robots

• Suzomo SVR SushiBots
• Project Gado Digitizes Images
• DARPA Issues Robotic Challenge
• Nightline Tests BeetleCam
• Robot Recovers Oikos Weapon
• MA-UGV Used in Variety of Tasks

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - March 2012

It's been a crazy month between the summer temps, rain, tornadoes and other weather related phenomena, but for many of us fools, today is the first day of the rest of our lives.

Autonomous Robots

• Nano Quads Harmonize

Make Your Own Robot

• Doug, Autonomous Robot Luggage
• Piccolo Project Means Inexpensive CNC Platform
• Kickstart Armed Spider Robots

Military Robots

• Robotic Jellyfish Close to Authentic
• Harry's Law Features Drone Espionage
• TTT Creates Drones For Forbidden Net Areas
• NRL Developing Shipboard Fire Fighter
• DARPA Cheetah Breaks Speed Record

Miscellaneous Robots

• Must Have: Robotic iPhone Cases
• Must Have: Robots for Little Ones
• Must Have: Have Lunch With a Robot

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - Feb. 2012

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Robotic iPhone Cases
• Must Have: Robots for Little Ones
• Must Have: Have Lunch With a Robot
• Must Have: Robot Necklaces
• Must Have: Robot Building Kits

Robot Movies

• Tom Hanks, Robot Lawyer?

Robot Music

• Nano Quads Harmonize

Robot Science/Medicine

• Tek Assists Mobility Challenged
• Curiosity Joins Twitter
• Bot Teaches Itself to Walk
• Robotic Fish Leads School

Robot TV

• Harry's Law Features Drone Espionage

Robot Toys

• Must Have: Robot Building Kits

Robot Videos

• Robotic Jellyfish Close to Authentic
• Tek Assists Mobility Challenged
• Harry's Law Features Drone Espionage
• Piccolo Project Means Inexpensive CNC Platform
• TTT Creates Drones For Forbidden Net Areas
• DARPA Cheetah Breaks Speed Record
• Nano Quads Harmonize
• Bot Teaches Itself to Walk
• Tom Hanks, Robot Lawyer?
• Robotic Fish Leads School

Robots

• TTT Creates Drones For Forbidden Net Areas

Service Robots

• Robotic Jellyfish Close to Authentic
• Doug, Autonomous Robot Luggage
• Canon to Replace Workers With Robots
• NRL Developing Shipboard Fire Fighter
• Watson Tackles Citi Bank

Telepresence Robots

• iRobot Reorganizes Into Business Units

Wearable Robots

• Must Have: Robot Necklaces

iRobot

• iRobot Reorganizes Into Business Units

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - Feb. 2012

Hello March! We cannot wait for spring and green grass, a perfect environment for a robotic takeover. Here's our Feb. roundup in case you missed some of our botty pals.

Advertising

• Verizon Ad Features R2-D2
• Early Jim Henson Commercial

Make Your Own Robot

• Wowstuff Adopts Jaime Mantzel

Military Robots

• Drones May Come to Neighborhood Near You
• Mobees Form Hive, Colonize

Miscellaneous Robots

• Must Have: Robot Lighting
• Must Have: Robot Bookends
• Giant Gundam Finds Permanent Home
• Must Have: Kitchen Robots
• Fine Line For Kids Between Robot Work & Play

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - January 2012

Movie Robots

• Robots Featured at DCM

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Robot Lighting
• Must Have: Robot Bookends
• Must Have: Kitchen Robots
• Must Have: Making Mr. Right

Robot Art

• Fight Like a Ro-Bros Character

Robot Movies

• Robots Attend Sundance
• Must Have: Making Mr. Right

Robot Science/Medicine

• Mobees Form Hive, Colonize
• Telesar V Real Time Avatar
• Darpa Backs Origami Robots
• See Robonaut 2 on ISS
• Robots Featured at DCM

Robot TV

• Giant Gundam Finds Permanent Home

Robot Toys

• Air Swimmers on Late Night
• Man Excavates Basement By RC Vehicles
• Wowstuff Adopts Jaime Mantzel
• Giant Gundam Finds Permanent Home

Robot Vehicles

• Nevada To License Self-Driving Cars

Robot Videos

• Air Swimmers on Late Night
• Mobees Form Hive, Colonize
• Telesar V Real Time Avatar
• Jennifer - First Robo Hockey Player
• Darpa Backs Origami Robots
• See Robonaut 2 on ISS
• Fight Like a Ro-Bros Character
• Bin Bots Replace Humans
• Robots Featured at DCM
• Robots Attend Sundance
• Must Have: Making Mr. Right
• Verizon Ad Features R2-D2
• Early Jim Henson Commercial

Service Robots

• Bin Bots Replace Humans

Sports Robots

• Jennifer - First Robo Hockey Player

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - January 2012

It's already February and before your last minute Super Bowl par-tay plans are made, check out our monthly roundup for January.

Advertising

• Evolta Mascot Made Into Charger

Autonomous Robots

• Q.bo Daniel Meets Q.bo Jane

Humanoid Robots

• Uncanny Valley Rules
• Canadian Bot to Become More Human
• Robots Featured On Nightline

Lego Mindstorms NXT

• Must Have: Lego Rescue Robot

Make Your Own Robot

• Romo Gets Attention at CES
• Cubelets Kits Build BiggerBots
• Nao Cares For Cat
• Must Have: Lego Rescue Robot

Miscellaneous Robots

• Lance Meets Justin, Ignores mRobo
• Play Crazy U.R.I.-NAL Game
• Robots for Bartenders
• Evolta Mascot Made Into Charger

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Real Steel and Short Circuit
• Must Have: Robot Watches
• Must Have: Deci-Bot and Maestro-Bot
• Must Have: Lego Rescue Robot

Robot Art

• Senseless Drawing Robot Grafitti Expert

Robot Movies

• In Tribute to Dick Tufeld
• Must Have: Real Steel and Short Circuit

Robot Science/Medicine

• Fantastic Voyage Closer Than We Think
• Lizard Teaches Tailbot New Tricks

Robot TV

• In Tribute to Dick Tufeld

Robot Toys

• Must Have: Deci-Bot and Maestro-Bot

Robot Vacuums

• Achoo! Rydis H800 Air Purifier

Robot Videos

• Uncanny Valley Rules
• In Tribute to Dick Tufeld
• Must Have: Real Steel and Short Circuit
• Snakebot Assists Rescue Dog
• ROV Assists Divers at Costa Concordia
• Lance Meets Justin, Ignores mRobo
• Nao Cares For Cat
• Lizard Teaches Tailbot New Tricks
• Q.bo Daniel Meets Q.bo Jane
• Senseless Drawing Robot Grafitti Expert
• Robots Featured On Nightline

Service Robots

• Snakebot Assists Rescue Dog
• ROV Assists Divers at Costa Concordia
• Nao Cares For Cat

Wearable Robots

• Must Have: Robot Watches

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup

'Tis the last day of 2011 and where we live we just hit a new record for the amount of rainfall in one year. The local news team seems to think that this is very important and the local meteorologists are positively gleeful. So out with the old and maybe by the end of 2012 we can celebrate something just as menial.

Advertising

• Flobot Featured in Commercial
• Robot Snob Gift Picks - Fijit Friends

Holiday Gift Pick

• Robot Snob Holiday Gift Pick - Galactic Robot
• Robot Snob Gift Picks - BIG Power Hand, Accessories
• Robot Snob Gift Picks - Fijit Friends
• Robot Snob Holiday Gift Pick - Furreal Puppy
• Robot Snob Holiday Gift Picks - Buzz and Nightlight
• Robot Snob Gift Picks: Stocking Stuffers

Hot Deals

• Robot Snob Gift Picks: Stocking Stuffers

Humanoid Robots

• Ondz Robots Applaud Themselves

Make Your Own Robot

• T. Rex Does Jingle Bells
• Xmas Concert From Drum and Scanner
• Help Wendell Become a Real Robot
• MorpHex - From Globe to Hexapod
• Robot Heart Stories Encourages Students
• Robot Nation - DIY 3D

Miscellaneous Robots

• Robot Snob Holiday Gift Picks - Buzz and Nightlight
• Dress Up the Holiday Tree With Bots

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: RC Data Robot

Robot Art

• Quadrocopters Build Tower in FRAC Art Display

Robot Books

• Robot Heart Stories Encourages Students

Robot Movies

• Robot Snob Holiday Gift Picks - Buzz and Nightlight

Robot Music

• T. Rex Does Jingle Bells
• Xmas Concert From Drum and Scanner

Robot Science/Medicine

• Robot Assisted Therapy Helpful?
• Plan Your Robot Horde with Kilobots

Robot Toys

• Must Have: RC Data Robot
• Robot Snob Holiday Gift Pick - Galactic Robot
• Robot Snob Gift Picks - BIG Power Hand, Accessories
• Robot Snob Gift Picks - Fijit Friends
• Robot Snob Holiday Gift Pick - Furreal Puppy
• Robot Snob Holiday Gift Picks - Buzz and Nightlight

Robot Vehicles

• Quadrocopters Build Tower in FRAC Art Display

Robot Videos

• Must Have: RC Data Robot
• Flobot Featured in Commercial
• Xmas Concert From Drum and Scanner
• MorpHex - From Globe to Hexapod
• Robot Snob Gift Picks - Fijit Friends
• Robot Heart Stories Encourages Students
• Quadrocopters Build Tower in FRAC Art Display
• Ondz Robots Applaud Themselves

Service Robots

• Korean Service Bot Plays Prison Guard

Telepresence Robots

• AVA Makes Hospital Rounds

iRobot

• AVA Makes Hospital Rounds

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - Nov. 2011

Everyone overstuffed from Turkey Day? Take a couple of minutes to rehash our monthly roundup for some great holiday gift ideas!

Advertising

• Lots of Bots in Lenovo Spot

Autonomous Robots

• T2 Bots Used For Terrorist Practice

Holiday Gift Pick

• Robot Snob Holiday Gift Picks: Jewelry
• Robot Snob Holiday Gift Pick: Hexbug Hive
• Robot Snob Holiday Gift Pick: XiaXia Hermit Crabs

Humanoid Robots

• Mask-bot Near Human Face
• Headless PETMAN Works Out
• Evolta Bot Finishes Decathalon

Military Robots

• T2 Bots Used For Terrorist Practice
• Headless PETMAN Works Out
• Japan DRD Spherical Flying Machine

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: UNO Roboto

Robot Art

• Titanoba Takes On Mondo Spider

Robot Science/Medicine

• Curiosity Take Off Successful
• Curiosity to Travel to Mars
• Wavebots Head Down Under
• Mask-bot Near Human Face
• NIT Legs Have Human Gait

Robot Toys

• iFling Attempts to Play Catch
• Fly Nini-Apache Via Smartphone
• Robot Snob Holiday Gift Pick: XiaXia Hermit Crabs
• Must Have: UNO Roboto

Robot Vehicles

• Curiosity Take Off Successful

Robot Videos

• NSK Robotic Guide Dog
• Curiosity to Travel to Mars
• Harvest Bot Assists Farmers
• Titanoba Takes On Mondo Spider
• iFling Attempts to Play Catch
• Robotic Slug, No Slime Left Behind
• Headless PETMAN Works Out
• Japan DRD Spherical Flying Machine
• Evolta Bot Finishes Decathalon
• Must Have: UNO Roboto
• NIT Legs Have Human Gait
• Lots of Bots in Lenovo Spot

Service Robots

• NSK Robotic Guide Dog
• Harvest Bot Assists Farmers
• Robotic Slug, No Slime Left Behind
• Venus Flybots Can Trap Food for Ecobot
• Japan DRD Spherical Flying Machine
• NPR Develops System to Determine Ripeness

Wearable Robots

• Robot Snob Holiday Gift Picks: Jewelry

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - Oct. 2011

Boo! Happy Pumpkin Day and we hope you and your bots have a great evening. Pass the grog!

Autonomous Robots

• POOP SCOOP Cleans Up
• PR2 In Search of a Sandwich

Humanoid Robots

• Meka Debuts at IROS

Make Your Own Robot

• DIY Robots for Toddlers
• Bitbeambot Plays Angry Birds
• PR2 In Search of a Sandwich

Military Robots

• FoamBot Repairs Self, Others
• Predators Hit With Virus
• Jumper Bots From UMD and DARPA

Miscellaneous Robots

• Must Have: Kikkerland Kitchen Helpers
• Robot Wants Kitty App for iPhone

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - Sept. 2011

Movie Robots

• Must Have: Gigantor Next Film Star

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Gigantor Next Film Star
• Must Have: Kikkerland Kitchen Helpers
• Must Have: Real Steel Built for Battle Set
• Must Have: Let's Rock Elmo

Robot Movies

• Transformers 3 Now on Blu-ray
• Must Have: Real Steel Built for Battle Set
• Real Steel Finally Arrives

Robot TV

• Must Have: Gigantor Next Film Star
• Must Have: Let's Rock Elmo
• Andy Samberg Visits Fallon, Sesame St. Bots

Robot Toys

• DIY Robots for Toddlers
• Sega Home Star R2-D2 Planetarium
• Must Have: Real Steel Built for Battle Set
• Must Have: Let's Rock Elmo
• Possible Pentagon Bomber Arrest Made

Robot Videos

• Must Have: Gigantor Next Film Star
• FoamBot Repairs Self, Others
• Bitbeambot Plays Angry Birds
• POOP SCOOP Cleans Up
• Meka Debuts at IROS
• Transformers 3 Now on Blu-ray
• Sega Home Star R2-D2 Planetarium
• Panasonic Bot Learns Hair Care
• PR2 In Search of a Sandwich
• Must Have: Let's Rock Elmo
• Robot Wants Kitty App for iPhone
• Jumper Bots From UMD and DARPA
• Andy Samberg Visits Fallon, Sesame St. Bots

Service Robots

• Sweden Sends Bots to Clean Up Fukushim
• FoamBot Repairs Self, Others
• Panasonic Bot Learns Hair Care

Sports Robots

• Topio Formidable Ping Pong Adversary

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