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The world has been crying out for a unicycle-riding robot, and now Japanese maker Murata Manufacturing Company has obliged. The boffins at Murata clearly have a thing for robots on wheels, having previously engineered a bycling ‘bot called Murata Boy (pictured below).
The company describes its new model (right) as a female cousin of the former […]

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Toyota has shown a prototype ‘personal transport assistance robot’ to the Japanese press. Dubbed the Winglet, it’s designed to help users cover short distances or negotiate steep hills. Looking rather like a mini- Segway, it can be steered by body weight and positioning. Lean forward to go forward, and lean left or right to turn. […]

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You probably thought that you’d never covert another USB stick again. That you’re done with novelty key drives. Well, you’d be wrong. We’re betting that these Star Wars themed USB sticks from Mimoco will have you salivating. Somehow we’ve missed out on previous release of these curious collectables, but with the addition of plug ‘n’ […]

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Japanese robophiles will be heading to the 2007 International Robot Exhibition this week. The four day event, which runs at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, is the world’s leading showcase for all manner of robotic innovation. Organised by the Japan Robot Association, it promises to feature creations from over 199 companies, destined for medical, security […]

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It took a little longer than planned, but Sony has finally sold one million PlayStation 3s in Japan. Games magazine publisher Enterbrain has calculated that by July Sony shifted 1.01 million units; by way of comparison, the Wii sold 2.9 million, with the Xbox 360 lagging behind with sales of 420,705 consoles. A lack of […]

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