Robotics
Imagining the next generation of robofish
They will look like fish, swim like fish and even sense like fish. Liz Garton meets a research team designing robofish and smart wetsuits to monitor the state of our oceans. Audio
Bot battle show down in Blenheim
Sparks will fly in Blenheim this Saturday when metal monsters battle it out for robot supremacy. Event organiser Louisa Murray talks to Jesse. Audio
Easing the way for farmers in difficult times at Field Days
Country Life is among drones, driverless tractors, nude sheep and comfy rocking chairs at the Central Districts Field Days, seeing what products are on offer to make the work of hard-pressed farmers… Audio
"It began with wanting to know how things work"- Kartikay Lal on curiosity, and robots
In this episode, we hear about how a Massey University electronics engineer took his love for robotics to school students in Rotorua. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Government's algorithm charter 'okay, could do better' - review
Not all public agencies are sure if the algorithms they are increasingly using to make vital decisions are biased or not, according to a new review.
Auckland to host major robotics conference
Later this year Auckland will play host to a robotics conference of around 600 researchers, an ambitious plan hatched while the country's borders were closed, that has paid off. Some major companies… Audio
MPI helps fund development of autonomous machine for orchards
MPI is helping fund the development of a driverless 'tractor' to work in orchards.
The autonomous machine will be able to spray, mulch and trim the trees.
Smart Machine chief executive Andrew… Video, Audio
Dairying family reaps rewards from robots
A Manawatū dairy farming family is enjoying spending more time together after they installed robots in their dairy shed. Video, Audio
Driverless future. New Zealand AV ace Dave Ferguson
Wellington born Dave Ferguson is the co-founder and president of Nuro, which has created the R1, an unmanned self-driving vehicle, custom-built to transport goods. Dave has worked on robotics and… Audio
Robots - Nao and the Bristlebots
A humanoid robot called Nao, and swarms of bio-inspired little robots that behave like social insects, wowed crowds at Dunedin's International Science Festival. Video, Audio
Our Changing World for 19 July 2018
A humanoid robot called Nao and tiny bristlebot robots charmed kids at the International Science Festival in Dunedin, and using pyrolosis to make biofuels from sawdust. Audio
Robotics, AI and architecture
How will AI and robotics revolutionise (or disrupt) architecture and the construction industry? Lauren Vasey from the Institute for Computational Design at the University of Stuttgart is at the… Audio
The future of AI and robotics
The International Robotics Exhibition is underway in Tokyo this week, with 130,000 visitors expected to attend the world's largest robotics fair. This Way Up technology correspondent Peter Griffin's… Audio, Gallery
Robotics competition engaging Māori students
A new regional robotics competition is looking to boost science and technology participation rates among Māori children.
BANG! Episode 7: Lust for Life
In BANG! episode 7, Melody speaks to couples in their 60s and 70s about the different ways they choose to stay connected, Lesley Maskery discusses policy and practice regarding sexuality in rest… Audio
Superhero Daughter Day
Superhero Daughter Day is a programme designed to encourage more girls to choose a career in IT and robotics - it started in Australia and will be held for the first time in New Zealand this weekend… Audio
Scientists stretch their muscle!
State-of-the-art technology mimicking muscle movement has been recognised by the Royal Society in appreciation of its potential. Audio
Jordan Nguyen - creating a mind controlled wheelchair
Dr Jordan Nguyen knows very well how much technology can change lives The young Australian biomedical engineer invented a mind controlled wheelchair that can be directed using electrical energy from… Audio
Robots could become 'electronic persons'
Europe's growing army of robot workers could be classed as 'electronic persons' and their owners liable to paying social security for them.
Science: robotic skin
Dr Chris Smith with science news, and designing robotic skin that senses touch. Also monkeys have been able to control wheelchairs using only their thoughts. Audio