Chronicling Robots Since 2011
Last week, I was all set to start writing about Harvard’s robotic bee when our servers crashed. As fate would have it I discovered something better (also conceived in Cambridge) a robotic dog for seniors (aka Buddy). Besides being partial to dogs named Buddy, I believe that this new MIT startup, Gerijoy, is part of a … Read more
As the New Year approaches, Jewishly speaking, we reflect on our actions over the past twelve months. While this is a personal endeavor, robotically speaking I would like to share with you my favorite robot story that I failed to cover. First a little background. My daughter and wife love watching cooking competitions on TV, … Read more
Outside my office a torrent rages, bringing thunder and rain to a dry city. As the city dwellers rush for cover, the earthworm basks in the drops. Wait is this slithering thing a robot? Well, if you are in Boston outside Harvard Yards or MIT it could be… Earlier this week it was announced that DARPA funded scientists … Read more
The entire world seems to be bubbling with the discussion of culture, as Governor Romney insightfully pointed out that economic divisions in the Middle East stem from the cultural distinctions between political ideologies. I think his point could be best illustrated by how different cultures use technology to either better mankind or destroy it. We … Read more