robots

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a hybrid robot that can fly and drive and squeeze into tight spaces using the same motor (Courtesy)

May 20, 2019, 12:37 pm

Ben-Gurion University researchers create hybrid flying/driving robot

Wheeled, winged machine can fly, traverse uneven terrain, flatten itself or raise its body; possible uses include deliveries, search & rescue, agriculture, filming

By Shoshanna Solomon

Ivy climbing up an old stone wall (AlexZaitsev; iStock by Getty Images)

February 27, 2019, 3:33 pm

Tel Aviv, EU researchers set sights on robots that creep like ivy

Collapsed buildings, archaeological digs, even Mars are places where a robot that can negotiate difficult terrain by anchoring itself and shooting off tendrils would be useful

By Shoshanna Solomon

Yossi Wolf, the CEO and founder of New York based startup Temi with the Temi "personal butler" robot (Courtesy)

February 10, 2019, 1:37 pm

Are you being served? Israeli-founded startup creates robot butler on wheels

Temi says it will integrate Amazon’s Alexa personal assistant to further expand its droid’s capabilities

By Federico Maccioni

Jimmy, the robot developed by researchers at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (IDC) was able to interact with humas through simple motoric gestures (Courtesy)

September 25, 2018, 2:15 pm

People can interact socially even with distinctly non-humanoid robots – study

Researchers at Herzliya’s IDC say even the simplest-looking of robots are able to elicit communication and understanding from humans – a finding that may help make robots cheaper

By Shoshanna Solomon

In this November 21, 2017, photo Massachusetts Institute of Technology robotics researcher Cynthia Breazeal, left, stands next to social robot Jibo, right, at the company's headquarters in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

August 9, 2018, 10:00 am

Robots — including Israeli-made — are getting more social. Are humans ready?

Firms are struggling to make marketable, intelligent droids, but a few may soon make a breakthrough — including ElliQ, an Israeli-made robot for seniors

By Matt O'Brien

Hanson Robotics' robot Sophia, a lifelike robot powered by artificial intelligence, is displayed in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

June 3, 2018, 12:38 pm

Oh the humanity: Hebrew U conference ponders our brains and robots who can learn

In the midst of ‘the biggest revolution’ and in light of self-driving cars and machines that perform our chores, professors take a look at ‘What makes us human’

By Shoshanna Solomon

Illustrative: Arnold Schwarzenegger as 'The Terminator' (Publicity)

April 9, 2018, 6:29 pm

UN reopens talks on defining ‘killer robots’

Israel, along with the US, China and Russia, has not committed to any form of binding mechanism restricting their use

By AFP

Ben-Gurion University researcher Prof. Gabby Sarusi demonstrates his infrared sensor technology on March 5, 2018 (Shoshanna Solomon/Times of Israel)

March 12, 2018, 3:02 pm

Israeli researchers develop infrared film for smartphones, self-driving cars

Ben-Gurion University nanotechnology lab creates method to produce lightweight inexpensive night-vision goggles – but the uses don’t stop there

By Shoshanna Solomon

A Toibot prototype installed inside toilet bowl. (Courtesy)

February 13, 2018, 1:35 pm

Israeli startup hopes to clean up with hands-free toilet brush

Haifa-based Toibot’s robots do the dirty work in the bathroom, cleaning and disinfecting toilet bowls

By Urvashi Verma

Illustrative: The robot Pepper during a press conference at the CHR Citadel hospital in Liege, Belgium,June 13, 2016. (John Thys/AFP)

February 6, 2018, 9:50 pm

‘What are you talking about?’ Rogue bot cuts off Turkish minister

‘Sanbot’ repeatedly interrupts speech on internet security, forcing organizers to turn it off

By AFP

November 17, 2017, 9:36 pm

UN panel agrees to move ahead with debate on ‘killer robots’

Advocacy groups warn of threats from autonomous, computer-controlled weapons; Israel and Russia opposed to any formal ban

By Jamey Keaten

The robot Sophia at a Riyadh conference on October 25, 2017. (screen capture: YouTube/Arab News)

October 27, 2017, 6:32 am

In Saudi Arabia, female robot gets rights, real women restricted

‘Sophia’ becomes first android granted citizenship, but critics point out that kingdom is allowing her to do what actual women and non-Muslims cannot

By TOI staff

An illustration of an Unmanned Search and Rescue System (USRS) for military and civilian use developed by Beeper Communications and Mantaro Networks that got BIRD funding (Courtesy Beeper)

October 8, 2017, 11:58 am

Robots to the rescue as joint US-Israel team gets $900,000 award

BIRD Foundation picks US-based Mantero and Israel’s Beeper Communications to develop unmanned search and rescue robots to help first responders

By TOI staff

June 19, 2017, 3:12 pm

Israel unprepared for the robot revolution, warns ex-Intel Israel head

Mooly Eden says automation is looming ‘tsunami’ for labor market; urges government to name a ministry to address challenge

By Shoshanna Solomon

The world's first operational police robot stands to attention near the Burj Khalifa in downtown Dubai on May 31, 2017. (AFP Photo/Giuseppe Cacace)

June 1, 2017, 4:30 pm

Robocop officer joins Dubai police

Officers hope device, which has a touchscreen in its chest to report crimes, will make up 25% of force by 2030

By AFP