Robotics
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
Misbehaviour costs NZ top honours in robotics contest
A naughty robot has allowed Australia to take out the top prize in a transtasman robotics competition. Audio
Super Mario Musical Robots
Victoria University PhD student Jason Long has built a robotic orchestra that plays the Super Mario theme and sound effects to accompany the live game-play. Yadana Saw juggles the mic and controller… Video, Audio
Science: Pain gene and better robots
Science news with Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists. A gene for pain is discovered, and a robot that can adapt to injury and even walk with a limp! Audio
Scientists use robot to study volcanoes
The world's most sophisticated autonomous underwater vehicle, Sentry, has enabled scientists to do their most detailed study ever of two submarine volcanoes in the Kermadec Arc. Audio
Robotics at Wellington Makerspace
What does it take to make a robot? Well, Lee Bennett, founder of Wellington Makerspace is the very man to tell you what's involved. With a background in robotics and aircraft engineering, he has also… Audio
Robotics
What should robots be capable of doing and can a ten year old programme a computer? We find out next when Sonia Sly meets some engaging and bright young students who are learning how to make robots. Audio
The Philae probe touchdown - Professor Sergei Gulyaev
After a 64 billion kilometer journey a robotic space probe has landed on a comet for the first time in history. The Philae probe touched down on comet 67P last night to the jubilation of mission… Audio
What is the future for robotics?
Ken Goldberg is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research in Robotics, Automation, and New Media at UC Berkeley and holds a position at UC San Francisco Medical School where he… Audio
NZ/German Collaboration in Robotics
University of Auckland engineers join forces with the German Fraunhofer Institute to develop robots for industry. Audio
NZ/German Collaboration in Robotics
University of Auckland engineers join forces with the German Fraunhofer Institute to develop robots for industry.
AudioSecondary Schools Robotics Competition
The Kiwi Challenge is a series of robotics competitions for beginners run throughout the country Audio
Udderly Robotic
Cosmo Kentish-Barnes visits New Zealand's first commercial robotic dairy farm near Ashburton where cows milk themselves when they want to. Audio
Udderly Robotic
Cosmo Kentish-Barnes visits New Zealand's first commercial robotic dairy farm near Ashburton where cows milk themselves when they want to.
AudioRobots at the Fuel Pump
University of Canterbury mechatronics students have built a robotic petrol station assistant. Audio
