Honda's human-shaped robot can now run faster, balance itself on uneven surfaces, hop on one foot, pour a drink and even almost "think" on its own.

video-Honda demonstrates the newest version of their Asimo robot.
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Bionic Bodies: Why the Future for Quadriplegics Looks So Bright
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Meet PETMAN, the humanoid robot that Boston Dynamics plans to deliver to the U.S. Army next year.
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The Telesar V robot is a telepresence avatar that works as a stand-in for its human controller, even over long distances.
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Google-backed robot overlords take over supervision of human workers
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Wall-scaling tank-bot inspired by geckos
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Sandia's Gemini-Scout Mine Rescue Robot
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Creepy Slugbot Has Tank Tread Skin
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