We’re all pretty well-acquainted with the obstacle avoiding robot. These little inventions use a proximity sensor to detect an object in front of the robot, then circumvent the object accordingly.

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a robotic 'smart' cane that guides people with visual impairments using technology originated for autonomous vehicles. Most sensor canes use ...

Nissan's already hard at work on some crash-avoidance systems for regular, human-driven cars, but it looks like it's not stopping there, with it now also showing off its BR23C robotic "car," which ...