You remember Mom used to warn you about not running with scissors? Did she ever tell you not to give sharp implements to robots? No? Well, not to worry--scientists are busy teaching 'bots not to cut humans with knives. Wait...what?
This is hardcore science coming from the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics in Germany, and it's specifically designed to investigate one very worrisome thing: Can a robot wielding a sharp tool for its job work out that it's hitting the wrong target--i.e...
Published on May 07, 2010 14:57