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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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - Sept. 2011

Another month and even the robots are noticing the falling leaves. Enjoy the last of the warm weather and our Monthly Roundup for September.

Advertising

• State Farm Ad Includes Mad Robot
• Kia Hamsters Battle Bots
• Japan Mascots Meet and Greet
• Droid Teases In Bionic Ad
• Must Have: New Real Steel Promos

Autonomous Robots

• Watson Attends Med School
• IROS 2011 50th Anniversary in SF

Humanoid Robots

• Autom Diet Helper Now Available
• Must Have: Evolta Mascot to Compete in Triathalon
• IROS 2011 50th Anniversary in SF

Make Your Own Robot

• Annual Bacarobo Sets Late October Date
• DIY Animatronic Head

Military Robots

• Military Drones Head to Africa

Miscellaneous Robots

• Must Have: Robot Accessories

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Kikkerland Hits General Hospital
• Must Have: Evolta Mascot to Compete in Triathalon
• Must Have: Robot Accessories
• Must Have: Rock'em Sock'em Robot Togs
• Must Have: New Real Steel Promos

Prototype Robots

• IROS 2011 50th Anniversary in SF

Robot Books

• Asimov's Caves of Steel Become Movie

Robot Movies

• Asimov's Caves of Steel Become Movie
• Ra.One Sneak Peak Akin to Robot?
• Must Have: New Real Steel Promos

Robot Science/Medicine

• Carleton U Develops Micro-Rover
• Wave Glider Uses Ocean Power
• IROS 2011 50th Anniversary in SF

Robot TV

• Must Have: Kikkerland Hits General Hospital
• Watson Attends Med School

Robot Toys

• Must Have: Kikkerland Hits General Hospital

Robot Vacuums

• Toshiba Smarbo Robotic Vacuum

Robot Vehicles

• Must Have: New Real Steel Promos

Robot Videos

• Autom Diet Helper Now Available
• Carleton U Develops Micro-Rover
• State Farm Ad Includes Mad Robot
• Watson Attends Med School
• Kia Hamsters Battle Bots
• Ra.One Sneak Peak Akin to Robot?
• Annual Bacarobo Sets Late October Date
• Japan Mascots Meet and Greet
• Droid Teases In Bionic Ad
• DIY Animatronic Head

Service Robots

• Ford Plant Hires Dozens of Robots, Few Humans
• Japan Mascots Meet and Greet

Wearable Robots

• Must Have: Robot Accessories
• Must Have: Rock'em Sock'em Robot Togs

iRobot

• iRobot Wants a Few Good Developers

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Robot Snob Roundup - August 2011

So goes summer! For all our friends who had a nasty one, we hope you recover soon and for the rest of you, think robotic and check out our Roundup.

Advertising

• Hang Out With little-Q
• Geico Endorses Robot Day Care
• Must Have: Willa - Fijit Friend
• Emerald Ad Features Bot

Autonomous Robots

• PR2 SE - Less Pricey for Bot Enthusiasts

Humanoid Robots

• See the Incredible Singing Head
• DARwIn-OP Kicks the Can

Make Your Own Robot

• Help To Bring Robodance 5 to Fruition
• Couple Married By Computer Minister
• Will.i.am Supports Robot Building

Military Robots

• Recon To Build More Scouts for Military

Miscellaneous Robots

• Must Have: NFL Robot Action Figures
• Limited Edition Toy Story Alien Webcam

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - July 2011

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Air Swimmers
• Must Have: NFL Robot Action Figures
• Must Have: Syma Mini-Copter
• Must Have: Willa - Fijit Friend

Robot Science/Medicine

• Robonaut 2 Joins Twitter
• Chatbots Converse, Almost
• PR2 SE - Less Pricey for Bot Enthusiasts
• Paro Brings Comfort to Japan
• Kheperas Form Quadrotor Landing Pad
• Microbot Walks on Water

Robot TV

• Will.i.am Supports Robot Building
• Geico Endorses Robot Day Care

Robot Toys

• Must Have: Air Swimmers
• Hang Out With little-Q
• TRU Backs Keepon for Holidays
• Must Have: Syma Mini-Copter
• Paro Brings Comfort to Japan
• Must Have: Willa - Fijit Friend

Robot Videos

• Chatbots Converse, Almost
• Recon To Build More Scouts for Military
• Help To Bring Robodance 5 to Fruition
• Hang Out With little-Q
• See the Incredible Singing Head
• Gemini-Scout To Aid in Disasters
• Couple Married By Computer Minister
• TRU Backs Keepon for Holidays
• Will.i.am Supports Robot Building
• Geico Endorses Robot Day Care
• Limited Edition Toy Story Alien Webcam
• Must Have: Willa - Fijit Friend
• Kheperas Form Quadrotor Landing Pad
• DARwIn-OP Kicks the Can
• Emerald Ad Features Bot

Service Robots

• Gemini-Scout To Aid in Disasters
• Foxconn To Hire Non-Suicidal Robots

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - July 2011

It's August already; the summer is moving so fast. Time to catch up on our posts for July, in case you missed us.

Humanoid Robots

• Mex-One Ready for Humans
• Showa Hanako Gets Makeover

Lego Mindstorms NXT

• Pancake Bot Makes Shapely Breakfast

Make Your Own Robot

• Must Have: Robot Crafts
• Bots High Free Screening Day
• Microsoft Offers Free Kinect Service for RDS
• Must Have: OWI ATR Kit
• Pancake Bot Makes Shapely Breakfast

Military Robots

• ROUMRS to Recover WWI Munitions

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - June 2011

Movie Robots

• Voltron To Become Film

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Robot Crafts
• Must Have: Red Robot Wearables
• Must Have: OWI ATR Kit
• Must Have: The Robot Book
• Must Have: Cars 2 Mater Truck

Robot Movies

• Bots High Free Screening Day
• NYC Hosts First Robot Film Festival
• Must Have: Cars 2 Mater Truck

Robot Science/Medicine

• Small Bots to Explore US Nuclear Pipelines
• NASA To Focus on Mars, Jupiter
• Henry Can Scratch with PRT Assist
• PossessedHand - Stimulation Without Participation

Robot Toys

• Voltron To Become Film
• Korean Playmate Kibot
• Must Have: The Robot Book
• Must Have: Cars 2 Mater Truck

Robot Vehicles

• NASA To Focus on Mars, Jupiter

Robot Videos

• Henry Can Scratch with PRT Assist
• Microsoft Offers Free Kinect Service for RDS
• NYC Hosts First Robot Film Festival
• Mex-One Ready for Humans
• PossessedHand - Stimulation Without Participation
• AutoWed Provides Instant Bliss

Service Robots

• Small Bots to Explore US Nuclear Pipelines
• Energid Develops Prototype For Power Plant
• Showa Hanako Gets Makeover
• AutoWed Provides Instant Bliss

Wearable Robots

• Must Have: Red Robot Wearables

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - June 2011

Break out them fireworks and have a happy Independence Day. Let's hope that this month will see a calmer planet.

Autonomous Robots

• Robot Seeks Lost Shoes

Humanoid Robots

• Kibo Robot Project

Military Robots

• Japanese Bot Drops and Rolls

Miscellaneous Robots

• Must Have: Robotic Water Fun
• FitBot Now FemBot, Too
• Must Have: Robotic Kitchen Treats
• Must Have: Robot Gift Baskets

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - May 2011

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Android Minis
• Must Have: Robotic Water Fun
• Must Have: Robotic Kitchen Treats
• Must Have: Robot Gift Baskets

Robot Movies

• Transformers Arrive Soon with Shockwave

Robot Music

• Don't BE a Robot: DO the Robot!

Robot Science/Medicine

• Barack Obama Keeps Eye on Robots
• AIKON-II Project - Freethinking Artist?
• Kibo Robot Project

Robot Toys

• Must Have: Android Minis
• Xachi to Debut Soon
• Wappy Dog Soon to Arrive
• Transformers Arrive Soon with Shockwave

Robot Vehicles

• Don-8r Panhandles For Its Own support

Robot Videos

• Robotic Roommates
• AIKON-II Project - Freethinking Artist?
• FitBot Now FemBot, Too
• Japanese Bot Drops and Rolls
• Underground Library Opens in Chicago

Service Robots

• Yotel Features Robot Bellhop
• Bots Fail Tasks in Japan
• Robotic Roommates
• Dextre to ReFuel Satellites
• Don-8r Panhandles For Its Own support
• Scarebot Scares Predators
• Underground Library Opens in Chicago

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - May 2011

June is here and where we are, we would call it blustery. Here is our May Roundup, giving you the chance to read anything you missed last month. Summer's coming!

Autonomous Robots

• Graspy Masters Reading Skills

Humanoid Robots

• Sarcos - You Call This Dancing?

Make Your Own Robot

• Cornell Ranger Sets Walking Record
• Finch, Affordable Study-Buddy
• Must Have: Magnetic Robot Kit
• Rollin' Justin Multitasks
• will.i.am Takes on Dean Kamen at FIRST

Miscellaneous Robots

• Farmbox Automated Food Source
• Must Have: Baby Bot Toys

Monthly Roundup

• Monthly Roundup - April 2011

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Wind-Up Collectors Bots
• Must Have: Tots Robotic Rain Gear
• Must Have: Baby Bot Toys
• Must Have: Magnetic Robot Kit

Robot Music

• KarmetiK Machine Orchestra Formed

Robot Science/Medicine

• Djedi Bots Find Hieroglyphics
• OSIRIS to Study Asteroids
• Exoskeleton Assists Graduation
• Altruism Found in Robots
• Seaglider Data Gathered, Analyzed

Robot Toys

• Must Have: Wind-Up Collectors Bots
• Must Have: Baby Bot Toys

Robot Vehicles

• OSIRIS to Study Asteroids

Robot Videos

• Graspy Masters Reading Skills
• Exoskeleton Assists Graduation
• KarmetiK Machine Orchestra Formed
• Cornell Ranger Sets Walking Record
• PR2 Scans, Bags Groceries
• Farmbox Automated Food Source
• OptoFidelity Bot Beats Angry Birds
• Finch, Affordable Study-Buddy
• Sarcos - You Call This Dancing?

Service Robots

• Ruth Assists Ford by Feeling
• Fraunhofer Arm Service Bot
• PR2 Scans, Bags Groceries
• OptoFidelity Bot Beats Angry Birds
• Enyu To Assist Japan Cleanup

Wearable Robots

• Must Have: Tots Robotic Rain Gear

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Monthly Roundup - April 2011

With the weather still nasty, we brought this guy to lend us a hand (Thanks, Matt.) Check out our Monthly Roundup and hope for May flowers.

Advertising

• FRIDA Cooperates in Assembly Line
• Emerald Snacks' Carl the Robot

Humanoid Robots

• Reeti Isn't Creepy!
• It's a Geminoid Fab Fest!
• Pres. Obama Joins Disney Animatronics

Make Your Own Robot

• Scouts Can Earn Robotic Merit Badge
• Must Have: Erector Robot Kit

Military Robots

• Predator Drones Assist in Libya

Miscellaneous Robots

• Must Have: 16 Pc. Robot Party Pack

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - March 2011

Movie Robots

• Must Have: Robot Movies

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: RC Lightning McQueen
• Must Have: 16 Pc. Robot Party Pack
• Must Have: Angry Birds Plushies
• Must Have: Robot Movies
• Must Have: Erector Robot Kit

Robot Movies

• Must Have: RC Lightning McQueen

Robot Science/Medicine

• da Vinci Robot Plays With Paper Airplane
• iMobot Changes Up Three Ways

Robot Toys

• Must Have: RC Lightning McQueen
• Must Have: Angry Birds Plushies
• Must Have: Erector Robot Kit

Robot Vehicles

• Must Have: RC Lightning McQueen
• Predator Drones Assist in Libya

Robot Videos

• PhillieBot Pitch Falls Short
• Reeti Isn't Creepy!
• It's a Geminoid Fab Fest!
• Packbots Measure High Radioactivity Levels
• Barbot 2011 Third Annual Event
• Emerald Snacks' Carl the Robot
• Pres. Obama Joins Disney Animatronics
• Must Have: Robot Movies
• da Vinci Robot Plays With Paper Airplane

Service Robots

• FRIDA Cooperates in Assembly Line
• QinetiQ Aids Japan Clean-up Effort
• Packbots Measure High Radioactivity Levels
• Barbot 2011 Third Annual Event
• Packbot Enters Fukushima Power Plant
• REMUS Bots Discover Flight 447 Bodies
• Germany Joins Japan Relief Force
• France Assists Crippled Japan

Sports Robots

• PhillieBot Pitch Falls Short

iRobot

• Packbot Enters Fukushima Power Plant

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - March 2011

No joke here, it's April first, although we did toy with the idea of changing a bud's Google to Elmer Fudd language (feewing wucky?) Herein lies March's posts as we head into a new month.

Humanoid Robots

• Nova Science Now Showcases Bots

Make Your Own Robot

• Gee-Bot Cutesy Pendants
• Must Have: Robotime Triceratops
• LockCracker Opens Master Locks

Military Robots

• Robot Assistance Sent From US to Japan
• Navy Wants Robot Swarms

Miscellaneous Robots

• Robot Watch and Clock

Monthly Roundup

• Monthly Roundup - February 2011

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Robotime Triceratops
• Must Have: Wall-E Truck Play Set
• Must Have: Hasbro Walkin' Kitty

Robot Art

• Gee-Bot Cutesy Pendants

Robot Movies

• Modern Take on Stepford Wives

Robot Science/Medicine

• SureSmile Braces Get Robot Assist
• Smart Bird Flies Solo
• Purdue Creates Robotic Scrub Nurse
• Robonaut 2 Finally Put to Work
• KASPAR Aids Autistic Kids
• Pres Obama Pushes for R2 Debut
• Rep Rush Holt Betters Watson

Robot TV

• Modern Take on Stepford Wives
• Mike Tyson Topples Jimmy Fallon
• Nova Science Now Showcases Bots

Robot Toys

• RC Mini Cooper Operated by Phone
• Must Have: Wall-E Truck Play Set
• Must Have: Hasbro Walkin' Kitty
• Mike Tyson Topples Jimmy Fallon
• Wappy Dog Plays or Games

Robot Vehicles

• Robonaut 2 Finally Put to Work
• GM Reinvents the Wheels

Robot Videos

• Must Have: Robot Chicken SW III
• Prospero, The Farmbot
• Mike Tyson Topples Jimmy Fallon

Service Robots

• Robot Assistance Sent From US to Japan
• Monirobo Sent Into Fukushima Plant
• Prospero, The Farmbot

Wearable Robots

• Robot Watch and Clock

iRobot

• Robot Assistance Sent From US to Japan

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Monthly Roundup - February 2011

February is gone already. We wish the snow would take off as well. Enjoy our Roundup if you missed anything we posted last month (and grab some cocoa, extra marshmallows.)

Advertising

• Androidfy Yourself

Humanoid Robots

• Baby AFFETTO Teaches Relationships
• ASIMO Breaks World Record

Make Your Own Robot

• First Robot Marathon Completed
• DIY Telepresence Bot For Little Cash

Military Robots

• NAV Drone Emulates Hummingbird
• DARPA Seeks Interpretive Robot
• Cougar20-H Knows When You Breathe

Miscellaneous Robots

• Androidfy Yourself
• Watson Comes Out On Top on 'Jeopardy'
• Must Have: Robocards for Valentine's Day
• Must Have: Robot Gift Basket

Movie Robots

• Robocop Statue Inspires Feeding Detroit

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Finn McMissile Literally Climbs Walls
• Must Have: Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
• Must Have: Robocards for Valentine's Day

Robot Movies

• Must Have: Finn McMissile Literally Climbs Walls
• Must Have: Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots

Robot Science/Medicine

• Lunar X-Prize Narrows to 29 Final Teams
• Baby AFFETTO Teaches Relationships
• Stroke Patients Heal Better With Bots
• Robonaut 2 Selects Superbowl MVP
• Robonaut 2 to Make Superbowl Cameo

Robot Toys

• Must Have: Finn McMissile Literally Climbs Walls
• Must Have: Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots

Robot Videos

• Must Have: Finn McMissile Literally Climbs Walls
• NAV Drone Emulates Hummingbird
• Androidfy Yourself
• Watson Comes Out On Top on 'Jeopardy'
• Baby AFFETTO Teaches Relationships
• Anybot Orders Scone To Go
• Robonaut 2 Selects Superbowl MVP
• Yumbo Feeds MK Restaurant Patrons

Service Robots

• Holograms Put to Work at UK Airport
• Robotic Hand Can Take a Pounding
• Yumbo Feeds MK Restaurant Patrons

Sports Robots

• Robonaut 2 Selects Superbowl MVP

Telepresence Robots

• DIY Telepresence Bot For Little Cash
• Anybot Orders Scone To Go

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Monthly Roundup - January 2011

It's that time of the month again. Settle back, ignore the winter for a while and read our first monthly Roundup for 2011. Brrr.

Autonomous Robots

• Docent Tours Daejon

Humanoid Robots

• Telenoid R1 to Replace Cell Phones?
• Murata Boy and Girl Hit the CES
• HRP-2 Behaves as Elderbot
• Veltrobot Runs Via Kinect

Make Your Own Robot

• Must Have: Enter the Lego Ninjago
• HPI GR-001 Controlled by Kinect
• Heinz Automato "Reeks" Havoc
• 3D/ROS Contest Ends Soon
• Atomic Elf Robot Calendar
• FIRST Robotics Competition Begins
• A Robot A Day for 2010
• Veltrobot Runs Via Kinect

Military Robots

• Gorgon Stare Targets the Enemy Bigtime

Miscellaneous Robots

• Doctor Creates Virtual Baby Making Family
• Video Games Star Bio-Creatures
• Valentine's Robot Cards
• Electro Man Multi-Plug Outlet

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Valentine's Day Sing-a-Ma-Jig
• Must Have: Enter the Lego Ninjago
• Must Have: Mint Performs Dance Routine
• Must Have: Syma Mini-Copter

Robot Art

• Atomic Elf Robot Calendar

Robot Movies

• 'Tin Man' Worth a Viewing

Robot Science/Medicine

• Kounotori 2 Takes One-Way Trip to Space
• CSIRO Sends Robotic Glider to Flooded Oz
• UW Uses Kinect to Assist Robotic Surgery
• Testing Robot Evolution
• NASA Prepares for Final Discovery Voyage

Robot TV

• Watson Creams Competition on 'Jeopardy' Test
• 'Tin Man' Worth a Viewing

Robot Toys

• TankBot Controlled by iPhone
• Must Have: Valentine's Day Sing-a-Ma-Jig
• Must Have: Enter the Lego Ninjago
• Sphero Plays Chicken
• Must Have: Syma Mini-Copter

Robot Vacuums

• Must Have: Mint Performs Dance Routine
• Scooba 230 Cleans Where You Would Rather Not

Robot Vehicles

• Kounotori 2 Takes One-Way Trip to Space

Robot Videos

• Bombbot Recovers Suspect Coffee Mug
• CIROMI Improves Theater Experience
• HPI GR-001 Controlled by Kinect
• Video Games Star Bio-Creatures
• Heinz Automato "Reeks" Havoc
• Must Have: Mint Performs Dance Routine
• Watson Creams Competition on 'Jeopardy' Test
• 'Tin Man' Worth a Viewing
• Sphero Plays Chicken
• iRobot Unveils AVA at CES 2011
• A Robot A Day for 2010
• Kura Restaurants Thrive with Automation
• Veltrobot Runs Via Kinect

Service Robots

• Super Bowl Plans Mega Security
• Bombbot Recovers Suspect Coffee Mug
• CIROMI Improves Theater Experience
• HRP-2 Behaves as Elderbot
• iRobot Unveils AVA at CES 2011
• Docent Tours Daejon
• pi4 Visibly Enjoys His Work
• Kura Restaurants Thrive with Automation
• English Teaching Bots Multiplied in So. Korea

Telepresence Robots

• Teen Uses Vgo Telepresence Bot for School
• iRobot Unveils AVA at CES 2011
• English Teaching Bots Multiplied in So. Korea

Wearable Robots

• Valentine's Day Robot Necklaces
• Robot Wear For Little Ones

iRobot

• iRobot Unveils AVA at CES 2011
• Scooba 230 Cleans Where You Would Rather Not

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Robot Snob Monthly Roundup: Dec. 2010

They say that whatecer you are doing on New Year's Eve you will be doing the rest of the next year. We guess that means that you are reading our Monthly Roundup with a cuppa joe in your robe and slippers, preparing for that NY ball dropping that thankfully will not contain the human hamster Snookie. Happy, Hippy New Year and see you in 2011.

Advertising

• Coke Shares the World With Robots
• SAP Ad Features Familiar Bots
• ReWalk Debuts on Glee
• Robot Touts Wonders of Logitech Harmony

Humanoid Robots

• Piano Playing Robonova
• Pogo Jumping Bots on the Moon?
• Humanoid George Restored After Half a Century

Make Your Own Robot

• Weasel Robot Kit With Sonic Tracking
• Robotic Arm Solves Rubik's in 15"
• OTD Eases Physical Therapy
• Humanoid George Restored After Half a Century

Military Robots

• Wikileaks Claims UAE Seek to Procure Drone
• AF X-37B Drone Has Successful Flight

Miscellaneous Robots

• Toss A Transformer Party
• Google Acquires Robo-Speech Company PA
• Pentax Limited Edition Korejanairobomoderu Cam
• WheeMe Robotic Massager

Monthly Roundup

• Robot Snob Monthly Roundup - November 2010

Movie Robots

• "Real Steel" Trailer Released

Must Have Robot Friday

• Must Have: Paperoni Pets
• Must Have: A Dozen Galaxy Windup Robots
• Must Have: Happyland Rocket Set
• Must Have: Tonka Ricochet 4 x 4

Robot Movies

• Toss A Transformer Party
• Tron Legacy to Hit Theaters Friday

Robot Music

• Piano Playing Robonova

Robot Science/Medicine

• Pogo Jumping Bots on the Moon?
• OTD Eases Physical Therapy
• RC Sub to Study Ross Ice Shelf
• Curiosity Rover to Carry RAD to Screen for Life
• HAL Assists the Infirm
• ReWalk Debuts on Glee
• Discovery Launch Delay Until Feb. 2011
• Rats Overcome Fear With Reasoning

Robot TV

• Ans. - Watson, Quest. - What Bot is Going to be on Jeopardy?
• RC: Star Wars Episode III Debut

Robot Toys

• Must Have: Paperoni Pets
• Gundam Topples Rival Lookalike
• SAP Ad Features Familiar Bots
• Must Have: A Dozen Galaxy Windup Robots
• Must Have: Happyland Rocket Set
• Denver Bomb Squad Destroys Toy Robot
• Must Have: Tonka Ricochet 4 x 4
• ChouChou Robotic Butterfly Feels No Pain
• Fisher Price Robots for Toddlers

Robot Vehicles

• RC Sub to Study Ross Ice Shelf
• Curiosity Rover to Carry RAD to Screen for Life
• Tron Legacy to Hit Theaters Friday
• Wikileaks Claims UAE Seek to Procure Drone
• AF X-37B Drone Has Successful Flight
• Must Have: Tonka Ricochet 4 x 4
• Ride the Land Crawler exTreme

Robot Videos

• Virtual Holiday Dinner - Telepresence Reunions
• Talk-Torque Robots Non-Verbal
• Robotic Arm Solves Rubik's in 15"
• Gundam Topples Rival Lookalike
• SAP Ad Features Familiar Bots
• "Real Steel" Trailer Released
• Robot Butcher Debones Ham
• Robot Picker Can Determine Strawberry Ripeness
• Ans. - Watson, Quest. - What Bot is Going to be on Jeopardy?
• Toss A Transformer Party
• RC: Star Wars Episode III Debut
• ReWalk Debuts on Glee
• Robot Touts Wonders of Logitech Harmony
• WheeMe Robotic Massager
• ChouChou Robotic Butterfly Feels No Pain
• Ride the Land Crawler exTreme

Service Robots

• THKR-4 Partybot
• Talk-Torque Robots Non-Verbal
• Hot Pot Restaurant has Waitbots
• CustomPacker More Human-Friendly
• Robot Butcher Debones Ham
• Robot Picker Can Determine Strawberry Ripeness
• Robot Helps Thwart Car Thieves
• Discovery Launch Delay Until Feb. 2011
• Roseville Loses Bomb Squad Bot in Fire
• European Union Backs Agribots with CROPS

Telepresence Robots

• Jazz Telesurveillance Robot
• Virtual Holiday Dinner - Telepresence Reunions

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