2
May

Robots in Space

NASA are all set to send the first humanoid robot into space.  Later this year Robonaut 2, or R2 will  become a permanent resident of the International Space Station.

It was jointly developed  by NASA and General Motors as robotic assistant that is capable of using the same tools as, and working alongside, humans.  Read more

17
Mar

Welcome to Robotics Future

Robots are going to be big.  I don’t mean they will be really tall or stomp about crushing cars – but like some other  technologies we have developed, they look set to pervade every aspect of our lives.  From nano-bots that will live in our bodies to menial servants working in our homes.  This growth seems inevitable – commercially driven by a lucrative market but also creatively driven by Man.  Robotics have been in his mind for centuries but only now are we beginning to develop the technology to make the transition from thought to form.

The subject is complex – but in future articles we  will start to examine some of the basic concepts.  I hope you enjoy this site.