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Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp., a major Olympic sponsor, is readying various robots for next year's Tokyo Olympics. The latest "field support robot," which looks like a cart, will also be picking things up: the javelin, discus or hammer on the Olympic field.

It'll begin testing in select cities this summer.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation provided a grant for further development.

Amazon is bringing delivery robots to the streets of a Seattle suburb. The online shopping giant says it started to test self-driving robots in Snohomish County, Washington, Wednesday that can bring Amazon packages to shoppers' doorsteps. The robots are light blue, about the size of a Labrador retriever, have six wheels and the Amazon smile logo stamped on its side, according to Amazon photos. Six of them will be roaming the sidewalks and streets of the neighborhood. A

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But the technology will live on with useful real-world applications

GhostRobotics has created a small robot that is capable of jumping obstacles and climbing structures. Ghost Minitaur was developed for scientific research, public safety, and warfare. The all-terrain robot is agile and adaptable to its surroundings. Learn more at ghostrobotics.io Transcript: This robot looks freaky fast. Ghost Minitaur from GhostRobotics is a lightweight unmanned robot. Developed for scientific research, public safety, and warfare. This all-terrain robot is able to

A Transformers-style, humanoid robot that can shape-shift into a sports car in about 60 seconds was unveiled in Japan on Wednesday.

Elon Musk is not using one of those tarps that cover coils of aluminum delivered to the Tesla stamping facility as his blanket. Nor is he resting his head on a pillow made from absorbent mats used to deal with factory spills. At least it is unlikely.

Kuri is the home robot you never knew you needed. Designed to blend in like a member of the family. Mapping sensors enable kuri To navigate your home autonomously. Transcript: Kuri is the home robot you never knew you needed Designed to blend in like a member of the family. Mapping sensors enable kuri To navigate your home autonomously. It’s able to find you in your home with Facial and speech recognition. And is equipped with speakers and a Microphone for two-way communication. Kuri

Transcript: Robotic teamwork makes the robotic dream work. Robotics maker Boston Dynamic’s latest video shows one robot helping another robot. The video begins with a 30 kg SpotMini robot struggling to get through a closed door. Before the bot gives up a four-legged friend with a “fifth arm” comes around the corner to lend a “hand.” If you love robotics, are a sci-fi fan, or just like cool videos you need to check out the Boston Dynamics YouTube page. Boston Dynamics began as a spin-off from MI

These robot helpers and EVs get their power from Honda's mobile batteries.