Robot Saturday - Robot round-up

Having been part of the Big Bang Fair in London this week, I saw a couple of cool robot-based exhibits (including, but not limited to, a guy with a stall entitled 'Learning Mathematics with Robots' which is just a great concept). I have been inspired by this experience to share a couple of robot-related gems.

Hitachi develops robot that can rollerskate



He's 80cm tall, responds to voice commands and can move over uneven surfaces at up to 3.7mph. That's faster than I can move on roller skates, anyway.

http://www.techradar.com/news/world-of-tech/hitachi-reveals-roller-skating-robot-697359

Wall-climbing robot at University of Utah



If you're worried about the inevitable robot uprising, you can no longer be sure of safety if you're hiding on the roof of a building with completely smooth concrete walls with no interruption. THIS DUDE IS AFTER YOU!

http://www.unews.utah.edu/p/?r=080310-1
(Youtube Video)

And finally
Buttersafe, Tuesday 1^st March - Robot Cat