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What the Robots of Star Wars Tell Us About the Future of Human Work The films’ much-loved robots exist mostly to assist rather than replace humans—and like us, they are prone to errors ...
Beloved "Star Wars" robots wouldn't fare too well in the real-life desert, according to an analysis in the journal Science Robotics — but they may be onto something with their iconic beeping ...
Regal Robot is back with a new addition to its growing and remarkable Star Wars Archive Collection. A new 1:1 replica has been crafted for a new Signature Edition release as the Gamorrean Guards ...
Since 2017, the Vespa-maker Piaggio's Fast Forward division has been exploring a unique way to cut down on car trips: Building robots that can follow you around and carry your stuff. We called its ...
Regal Robot crafted up yet another incredible Star Wars Archive Collection replica with a Yuzzum concept maquette standing roughly 11" tall.
Inspired by the wheel-bodied battle droids from Star Wars, a scientist has created a robot that rolls along on one big wheel, using extendable legs to steer. Instead of smashing the Rebel Alliance ...
As someone with a successful build, many people take notice of Ryan and his BB-8 at fan conventions. The puppeteer who worked ...
Piaggio Fast Forward and Lucasfilm have collaborated on a cargo-carrying Star Wars–inspired robot named G1T4-M1N1 that can follow you around.
Marc Thorpe, who created "Robot Wars" in which customized radio-controlled robots fight in metal arenas, has died.
Marc Thorpe, the 'Star Wars' visual effects artist who created the Robot Wars concept in the early 1990s, died Nov. 24 of Parkinson’s. He was 77.
It's basically just a $2,875 version of the Gitamini (which now sells for $2,475) with Star Wars decals and sound effects. But it sure is cute.