Robots continue to take new shapes. The latest to garner attention is the Thermonator, a quadruped robot with a flamethrower attached to its back. The flame-throwing robot dog was first teased last summer, but it’s finally on sale for under $10,000. If you’re curious about exactly what the Thermonator is going for, you can purchase … Read more
With the discovery of more than 5,600 planets orbiting other stars and images from robots we have sent to all the planets in our solar system, it is becoming abundantly clear that Earth is unique among worlds. Almost all of the exoplanets scientists have discovered since the 1990s fall into four main types: gas giants like Jupiter … Read more
Having ditched its electric car plans, Apple is reportedly making a foray into robotics, seeking a bold new product category. The company is delving into new markets and seeking avenues to generate additional revenue. Personal robotics is one area under investigation by the company. A Bloomberg report suggests that Apple engineers are exploring the possibility … Read more
Nice work, if you can get it. Employees at one of Manhattan’s hottest new takeout spots have it pretty good — they’re pulling down $25 an hour to start, plus they get sick leave, paid vacations and soon, stock options. But if you stop by Kernel, a vegan restaurant now open on Park Ave. So. and … Read more
Apptronik Humanoid robots have been coming on leaps and bounds in recent years, and some major companies are starting to take note. Mercedes-Benz, for example, has just entered into an agreement with Texas-based robotics specialist Apptronik to collaborate on identifying applications for highly advanced robots that could be deployed by the auto giant. The deal … Read more
Microsoft and OpenAI are reportedly in talks to invest in humanoid robotics startup Figure AI, which aims to develop robots for doing jobs that are deemed unsafe for humans. According to a report by Bloomberg, the tech heavyweights are exploring options to invest up to $500 million (£394.92 million) in Figure AI. Depending on how … Read more
Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ plant-based, robot-powered fast-food startup Kernel is set to open its first location next month -– and has scored New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones as an investor, The Post has learned. Jones and Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields – who adheres to a strict vegan diet – have each received equity … Read more
