Pacific Rim 2 slated for February 2018 release date
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 1 July 2016Guillermo del Toro and his Kaiju are set to hit the big screen once again, with Pacific Rim 2's release date set for 23 February 2018. FULL STORY >
Sony announces plan to build robot that can form emotional bonds
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 June 2016Having created a robot-focused division within the company, Sony is reportedly working on a robot that can form an emotional bond with users. FULL STORY >
New teaser arrives ahead of Mr. Robot season two
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 24 June 2016With the highly anticipated second season for the critically acclaimed Mr. Robot only a few weeks away (13 July in US), a new teaser has arrived to get fans talking. FULL STORY >
Trailer for upcoming Mr. Robot: season_2.0 debuts
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 17 May 2016Control is an illusion in the new trailer for Mr. Robot: season_2.0. FULL STORY >
Trailer for first Fallout 4 add-on, Automatron, arrives
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 15 March 2016Slated for release on 22 March, Automatron is the first add-on for Fallout 4, pitting man against machine and putting gamers’ crafting skills to the test. FULL STORY >
Dubai announces that it will be host city for 2017 World Future Sports Games
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 March 2016While Dubai might prove too hot a destination to host the Olympics, it seem perfect for robotic sports, with the city announcing that it will host 2017's World Future Sports Games. FULL STORY >
Report says robots could claim up to 5 million jobs by 2020
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 19 January 2016The World Economic Forum has released a report on robots’ use in the workplace, with 5 million jobs expected to be replaced by 2020. FULL STORY >
SA on cusp of revolution in robotic cancer treatment – top global urologist
By Press Release 3 November 2015With the robotic removal of cancerous kidneys set to be launched in SA, one of the world’s top urologists says the continent and the country is on the cusp of a revolution in cancer treatment FULL STORY >
US-based MegaBots Inc. challenges its Japanese rivals to a robot duel
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 July 2015If you've designed a massive robot, you need to prove it's the best, and that's what US-based manufacturers MegaBots Inc. has done, challenging its Japanese rivals to a duel. FULL STORY >
MIT Cheetah II robot hurdles obstacles with ease
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 May 2015Starting to perform far more like its namesake, the DARPA-funded and MIT designed Cheetah II robot can now hurdle multiple objects with relative ease. FULL STORY >
Robotech movie linked to James Wan
By Staff Writer 30 April 2015Good news then for all the old fans of Robotech, since reports indicate a new live-action movie might just be in the works from Sony Pictures, with James Wan directing. FULL STORY >
EZ Robots land in The Gadget Shop
By Staff Writer 4 March 2015More than toys, the new range of EZ Robot offerings are now available in SA through The Gadget Shop, giving enthusiasts the chance to get creative. FULL STORY >
Boston Dynamics debuts smaller four-legged robot - Spot
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 10 February 2015Spot may be named after a dog, but the new smaller quadrupedal robot from Boston Dynamics looks and moves like anything but. FULL STORY >
MiP robot
By Ryan Noik 31 July 2014One of the vanguards of science fiction has been and still remains robots, and the latest to serve as an ambassador for robotics is the tiny but entertaining MiP. FULL STORY >
SciNews - March 2013
By Linda Pretorius 18 March 2013Coldness, bouncing robots and Achilles' heel all feature in this month's SciNews. FULL STORY >
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