Very Slow Robot Sets Running Record At Oregon State University

Very slow robot sets running record at Oregon State University. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tech-robots-running-idUSKBN2F31ZP (Photo courtesy of saltwire.com)
Stockton, CA Restaurant Hires Robot To Offset Worker Shortage

Restaurant in Stockton, California hires robot to offset worker shortage. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/07/29/Sugar-Mediterranean-Bistro-robot-Stockton-California/7621627582056/ (Photo courtesy of UPI)
French Dad Builds Robotic Suit That Enables Son To Walk

French dad and robotics engineer Jean-Louis Constanza built a robotic suit for his 16-year-old son Oscar that allows him to walk. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57985857 (Photo courtesy of Reuters)
For $2,700 You Can Own Your Very Own Robot Dog

For $2,700 you can own your very own robot dog. https://gizmodo.com/for-2-700-you-too-can-have-your-very-own-robot-dog-1847070726 (Photo courtesy of Unitree Robotics)
Space Debris Hits And Damages ISS Robotic Arm

Piece of space junk hits and damages ISS robotic arm. Despite damage, it is still functioning. https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/01/world/iss-orbital-debris-robotic-arm-scn/index.html (Photo courtesy of CNN)
Spot, Robot Dog, Taught To Pee Beer On Command

Spot, the robot dog of Boston Dynamics and plaything of YouTubers, has been taught to “piss beer” on command. https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2021/4/12/22379501/boston-dynamics-spot-pee-beer-michael-reeves (Photo courtesy of YouTube)
Mars Wrigley Company Has Autonomous Robot That Will Chase You Around Store Tempting You To Buy Treats

Mars Wrigley candy company is stepping up its game with an autonomous robot that roams stores and tempts shoppers with treats long before they head to the checkout. https://gizmodo.com/this-mars-bar-rover-will-chase-you-around-a-store-and-t-1846514705 (Photo courtesy of Gizmodo)
Fingertips For Robots Use Magnets To Feel Things

Fingertips for robots use magnets to feel things. https://www.wired.com/story/this-fingertip-for-robots-uses-magnets-to-feel-things/ (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)
Are US Special Forces Quietly Using Armed Robots?

Are US Special Forces quietly using armed robots? https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2021/03/09/are-us-special-forces-quietly-using-armed-robots/ (Photo courtesy of QINETIC)
Pennsylvania Delivery Drones May Now Operate On Sidewalks And Are Considered Pedestrians

A Pennsylvania state law has gone into effect giving delivery drones the right to operate on city sidewalks, and it also classified them as pedestrians. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35756202/autonomous-delivery-robots-pedestrians-law/ (Photo courtesy of Getty Images)