Category Archives: Robots

Excellent Robot of the Day

I usually showcase herky-jerky deathbots destined to strangle us all. But here’s a breed of robot that’s actually helpful: When Michael Gore stands, it’s a triumph of science and engineering. Eleven years ago, Gore was paralyzed from the waist down … Continue reading
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Creepy Robot of the Day

Stay creepy, my friends.
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Creepy Robot of the Day

The herky-jerky deathbot known as Petman has clothing now — creepy neo-steampunk clothing — to disguise the fact that it’s a robot. Hold me. Continue reading
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The Jetsons At 50 Is A Wrap

It’s a wrap. Matt Novak started the project, “50 Years Of The Jetsons: Why The Show Still Matters,” last September, and this week he put the finishing touches on what’s been a grand dissection of the show’s influence and cultural … Continue reading
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Creepy Robot of the Day

For once, this doesn’t come to us from DARPA, and they really tried to make this one cute, but it turned out to be a screeching, lifeless nightmare. (via Paula) Continue reading
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Creepy Robot of the Day

The ‘Big Dog’ has a creepy head now — a creepy head that can lift and hurl cinder blocks. Continue reading
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Creepy Robot of the Day

DARPA’s Legged Squad Support System (LS3) robot following the leader — or what I would call “stalking.” No matter how fast you run, it’ll always catch you. Like in your nightmares. (via Ashby)

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Creepy Robot of the Day

Gaaaahhhhh! Why???!!

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Creepy Robot of the Day

They’re unstoppable. The more awkward DARPA bots I see, the more I’m convinced they also manufactured Mitt Romney.

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Creepy Robot of the Day

Seriously, are they deliberately trying to terrify everyone with these herky-jerky death machines?

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