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I am not a robot, I'm a unicorn

Heard on NPR, hilariously funny!

http://www.npr.org/2011/09/01/140124824/robot-to-robot-chat-yields-curious-conversation

 

Robot solves Rubik's cube in 12 seconds

Check it out

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/lego-cubestormer-robot-solves-rubiks-cube-in-sub-12-second-whir/

(Thanks to Neil S. who sent me the link.)

The 50 Best Robots Ever (so far)

From my favorite magazine, WIRED, January 2006:

The 50 Best Robots Ever

"They're exploring the deep sea and distant planets. They're saving lives in the operating room and on the battlefield. They're transforming factory floors and filmmaking. They're - oh c'mon, they're just plain cool! From Qrio to the Terminator, here are our absolute favorites (at least for now)."

By Robert Capps