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Happy Birthday Rajinikanth: A look at Thalaivar’s best performances
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Happy Birthday Rajinikanth: A look at Thalaivar’s best performances

Today, the legendary star, who is a seven times recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, is standing tall as an ultimate example for young actors.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan reveals Mani Ratnam’s special gesture for daughter Aaradhya on Ponniyin Selvan set
Entertainment

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan reveals Mani Ratnam’s special gesture for daughter Aaradhya on Ponniyin Selvan set

While Aaradhya is yet to see her mother’s upcoming project, the 10-year-old was “enthralled” after witnessing her mother essaying a queen.

Watch: Robot dressed in saree accepts loan document from bank branch
India

Watch: Robot dressed in saree accepts loan document from bank branch

Well, this is because instead of a senior representative from the company, the firm reportedly sent its advanced robot SAYABOT to accept the sanctioned loan documents

This robot will not answer your queries if scolded
India

This robot will not answer your queries if scolded

A 13-year-old boy from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has “designed a robot with emotions. He has claimed that the robot, which is named Raffi, responds and also understands emotions

Xiaomi unveils its first quadruped robot named CyberDog, an experimental open source machine
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Xiaomi unveils its first quadruped robot named CyberDog, an experimental open source machine

Xiaomi plans to launch only 1,000 units of CyberDog at the initial stage and each of them will be priced at CNY 9,999 (approx Rs 1,14,000).

The ulti-mutt pet? Chinese tech company develops robot dogs that uses AI to 'hear' and 'see'
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The ulti-mutt pet? Chinese tech company develops robot dogs that uses AI to 'hear' and 'see'

The robot dogs moves at a speed of almost 15 kilometres (nine miles) per hour and spins on the spot like an excited puppy.

Robot who sold art for $688,888, in the form of an NFT, now eyes stint in music
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Robot who sold art for $688,888, in the form of an NFT, now eyes stint in music

I envisioned Sophia as a creative artwork herself, that could generate art, said David Hanson, CEO of Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics and the robot's creator.

Spot, a dog-like robot, gets updated with Wi-Fi, autowalk missions, and ethernet connection
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Spot, a dog-like robot, gets updated with Wi-Fi, autowalk missions, and ethernet connection

Apart from opening doors, bring your slippers and picking dirty laundry, Spot can even plant flowers.

Robotic hand built by Japanese firm to be part of tech demo at the space station in 2021
science

Robotic hand built by Japanese firm to be part of tech demo at the space station in 2021

With this tech demonstration, GITAI hopes to develop more robots to carry out versatile tasks in space.

The Future of Insurance equipped with RPA
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The Future of Insurance equipped with RPA

Robotics takes the robot out of the human

American journalist  shares viral video featuring robot room service in Shanghai hotel; here’s how Twitter reacted
World

American journalist shares viral video featuring robot room service in Shanghai hotel; here’s how Twitter reacted

Twitterati was stunned after the video went viral and a few thought it to be cute, while others had suggestions to make the robot more generous. Some users even asked "Did you have to tip?"

Russian spacecraft carrying humandoid robot docks to the ISS after failed attempt
science

Russian spacecraft carrying humandoid robot docks to the ISS after failed attempt

The robot FEDOR, copies human movements, a skill that allows it to help carry out tasks remotely.

Russia sends its first humanoid robot — Fedor to the ISS on its Soyuz rocket
science

Russia sends its first humanoid robot — Fedor to the ISS on its Soyuz rocket

Fedor has Instagram and Twitter accounts that describe it as learning new skills such as opening a bottle of water.

You auto-complete me: Our bittersweet relationships with and through bots
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You auto-complete me: Our bittersweet relationships with and through bots

The relationship between humans and AI (bot) is a constantly developing one, where on the one hand, we are charmed by the humanity of bots, and on the other, considering our relationship with this other in terms of domination.

Scientists have developed a robotic arm that can taste for chemicals using bacteria
science

Scientists have developed a robotic arm that can taste for chemicals using bacteria

Soft robotics uses lightweight, flexible and soft materials to create machines that match the versatility of living things.

2.0: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar's sci-fi magnum opus to reportedly release in China on 12 July
Entertainment

2.0: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar's sci-fi magnum opus to reportedly release in China on 12 July

2.0 makers had earlier released a statement that said that the Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar-starrer would hit China screens in May

This drone can climb up walls, fly like a quadcopter and turn into a car-like robot
science

This drone can climb up walls, fly like a quadcopter and turn into a car-like robot

The robot can find uses in agriculture, cleaning, entertainment, as well as law enforcement & anti-terrorist operations.

AI that sees like humans do may be the future of automated search & rescue robots
science

AI that sees like humans do may be the future of automated search & rescue robots

The scientists are trying to develop the system into a robot to help in search and rescue in the future.

Japanese Hayabusa mission to collect samples found water on the asteroid Itokawa
science

Japanese Hayabusa mission to collect samples found water on the asteroid Itokawa

Scientists have found water content in the parent body after analysing the collected samples from Hayabusa

Cockroach-inspired surgical bot slithers into pig's heart with no human guidance
science

Cockroach-inspired surgical bot slithers into pig's heart with no human guidance

The device finds its target but takes seconds longer than a doctor to perform routine tasks.