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Robots copy their coolest moves from animalsRobots copy their coolest moves from animals
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Cheetahs, ostriches, octopi, cockroaches and humans.

By April Glaser
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Why manufacturing jobs are coming back to the U.S. — even as companies buy more robotsWhy manufacturing jobs are coming back to the U.S. — even as companies buy more robots
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Most people prefer friendly robots — but not in France and JapanMost people prefer friendly robots — but not in France and Japan
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Japanese prefer formal robots, according to a survey.

By Rani Molla
This Oakland high school robotics club should be the future of a more diverse tech industry
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“When we go to competitions, we really don’t look like the other teams that are there.”

By April Glaser
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San Francisco is considering legislation that would ban sidewalk delivery robotsSan Francisco is considering legislation that would ban sidewalk delivery robots
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Meanwhile, other states are passing laws broadly permitting the robots statewide.

By April Glaser
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The U.S., Canada and Mexico are buying more job-killing robots than ever beforeThe U.S., Canada and Mexico are buying more job-killing robots than ever before
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First-quarter sales in 2017 jumped 32 percent from the same time last year.

By Rani Molla and April Glaser
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Industrial robots that build cars can be easily hackedIndustrial robots that build cars can be easily hacked
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A hacker could introduce a minor defect in manufacturing that could be catastrophic.

By April Glaser
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China is going to help iRobot sell more robo-vacuumsChina is going to help iRobot sell more robo-vacuums
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The company reported more profit than expected.

By April Glaser
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Robots are getting easier to controlRobots are getting easier to control
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A new interface by researchers at Georgia Tech makes controlling a robot arm as easy as as tapping a touch screen.

By April Glaser
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We’ve seen so many scary movies about robots we can no longer be objective about themWe’ve seen so many scary movies about robots we can no longer be objective about them
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From “The Jetsons” cartoons to the “Terminator” movies, we all have preconceived notions about robotics.

By Bob O'Donnell
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Boston Dynamics has been using its robot ‘dog’ to deliver packages in BostonBoston Dynamics has been using its robot ‘dog’ to deliver packages in Boston
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A robot is already as good as a human worker (for certain tasks) about two-thirds of the time.

By April Glaser
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A robot-delivery startup helped write state laws that are locking out competitionA robot-delivery startup helped write state laws that are locking out competition
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New robot laws are popping up across the country.

By April Glaser
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Hyperloop One’s chief marketing officer has left to join a robotics startupHyperloop One’s chief marketing officer has left to join a robotics startup
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Kimberly Salzer started at Ozobot this month.

By April Glaser
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These surveillance robots will work together to chase down suspectsThese surveillance robots will work together to chase down suspects
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Networks of drones, humanoids, wheeled robots and stationary smart cameras may one day keep watch.

By April Glaser
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New robots are hitting the streets of San Francisco to deliver food to your doorstepNew robots are hitting the streets of San Francisco to deliver food to your doorstep
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Marble’s ground-delivery robots may one day replace delivery drivers.

By April Glaser
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The number of robots sold in the U.S. will jump nearly 300 percent in nine yearsThe number of robots sold in the U.S. will jump nearly 300 percent in nine years
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Job-stealing robots are steadily taking over America.

By Rani Molla and April Glaser
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Domino’s is going to use sidewalk robots in Germany to deliver pizzaDomino’s is going to use sidewalk robots in Germany to deliver pizza
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No, you don’t have to tip a robot when it delivers your pizza.

By April Glaser
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Six jobs are eliminated for every robot introduced into the workforce, a new study saysSix jobs are eliminated for every robot introduced into the workforce, a new study says
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The threat of robots taking our jobs is very real.

By April Glaser
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Idaho is the second state to allow unmanned robots to deliver to your front doorIdaho is the second state to allow unmanned robots to deliver to your front door
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Virginia was the first. Wisconsin and Florida may be next.

By April Glaser
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The U.S. will be hit worse by job automation than other major economiesThe U.S. will be hit worse by job automation than other major economies
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A new study from PwC estimates that 38 percent of U.S. jobs could be lost to automation in the next 15 years.

By April Glaser
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Eatsa says it’s surprised by a lawsuit that accused it of violating blind customers’ rightsEatsa says it’s surprised by a lawsuit that accused it of violating blind customers’ rights
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A nonprofit sued the restaurant chain for allegedly being inaccessible to visually impaired customers.

By April Glaser
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Eatsa is being sued for not making its automated self-serve kiosks accessible to blind customersEatsa is being sued for not making its automated self-serve kiosks accessible to blind customers
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The new restaurant chain makes it possible to order fresh-made food without ever having to interact with a human.

By April Glaser
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Edible robots made from gelatin may soon get to work in your intestinal tractEdible robots made from gelatin may soon get to work in your intestinal tract
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Researchers from Switzerland made a robotic actuator that is fully digestible.

By April Glaser
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You can control this robot with your mindYou can control this robot with your mind
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But you have to wear a weird hat.

By April Glaser
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Virginia is the first state to pass a law allowing robots to deliver straight to your doorVirginia is the first state to pass a law allowing robots to deliver straight to your door
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Idaho and Florida may be next.

By April Glaser
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Roboticists say Boston Dynamic’s new nightmare robot is unlike anything ever seen beforeRoboticists say Boston Dynamic’s new nightmare robot is unlike anything ever seen before
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Handle can move with confidence — and carry 100 pounds.

By April Glaser
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Bill Gates says robots that steal human jobs should pay taxesBill Gates says robots that steal human jobs should pay taxes
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Someone, or something, has to make up the difference.

By April Glaser
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Trump’s labor secretary pick — who favored replacing workers with robots — just withdrew his nominationTrump’s labor secretary pick — who favored replacing workers with robots — just withdrew his nomination
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Andrew Puzder, the CEO of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., faced opposition from both Republicans and Democrats.

By April Glaser
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This two-legged robot hopes to one day deliver packages to your front doorThis two-legged robot hopes to one day deliver packages to your front door
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Cassie is all legs and no torso.

By April Glaser
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We need robots to take our jobs, according to John MarkoffWe need robots to take our jobs, according to John Markoff
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The former New York Times technology reporter says, “The world is aging, and nobody gets it.”

By Eric Johnson
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Nest has hired back robotics whiz Yoky Matsuoka as CTONest has hired back robotics whiz Yoky Matsuoka as CTO
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Matsuoka recently left Apple, where she was working on health tech.

By Tess Townsend
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Robots will start delivering food to doorsteps in Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., todayRobots will start delivering food to doorsteps in Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., today
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Starship ground delivery robots will now deliver for Postmates and DoorDash.

By April Glaser
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Robots want half of your jobsRobots want half of your jobs
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That’s $16 trillion in worldwide wages. Can’t blame China for that.

By Peter Kafka
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Carnegie Mellon-led nonprofit received $250 million to create a new robotics instituteCarnegie Mellon-led nonprofit received $250 million to create a new robotics institute
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The institute aims to help create 510,000 new jobs in 10 years.

By April Glaser
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Panasonic’s hospitality robot is serving drinks and clearing tables in JapanPanasonic’s hospitality robot is serving drinks and clearing tables in Japan
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But it can’t take your order.

By April Glaser
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This voice-activated robot communicates entirely through GIFsThis voice-activated robot communicates entirely through GIFs
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The Peeqo robot answers your questions from the gutter of pop culture.

By April Glaser
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SoftBank’s humanoid robot Pepper is improving sales at brick-and-mortar storesSoftBank’s humanoid robot Pepper is improving sales at brick-and-mortar stores
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Turns out people like to shop with robots.

By April Glaser
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The White House says the U.S. will need a stronger social safety net to help workers displaced by robotsThe White House says the U.S. will need a stronger social safety net to help workers displaced by robots
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Advances in automation and robotics may one day leave millions of Americans out of work.

By April Glaser
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Mark Cuban says Trump should invest $100 billion to win the robotics raceMark Cuban says Trump should invest $100 billion to win the robotics race
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None of the major players that make up the global robotics industry are based in the U.S.

By April Glaser
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Here’s a robotic hand that handles objects as delicately as a humanHere’s a robotic hand that handles objects as delicately as a human
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Researchers at Cornell University say the technology could help restore sensation to amputees.

By April Glaser