How working life could change if robots take over more and more jobs Industrial robots could create greater changes than humanoid robots, researcher says.
Will society become colder if robots help the sick and elderly? Social robots could soon assist in nursing homes or even be present in our living rooms. Is there a risk that they will replace human interaction?
This robot will clean your home and do your laundry The Norwegian company 1X Technologies has already created a humanoid robot that is in the workplace. Next year, they will launch a robot for the home.
Robots that look like us: “What's happening now is incredibly exciting” A new era is starting where robots are becoming much smarter than we are used to, according to researchers.
Robots ensure more and better vegetables to eat with fewer toxins to harm the environment Robots are taking over Norwegian vegetable fields. The AX-1 robot ensures better crops with fewer herbicides.
What happened when Robots invaded Norwegian banks? Norwegian banks were digitalised in the 1990s. Management had high hopes of laying off staff.
Merging robots and humans makes for better workers Robots can’t replace people in industrial settings. But by giving people a digital boost, workers can see better, analyse situations faster and lift more.
Intelligent robots may strengthen gender norms Machines and technology increasingly fill more and more human functions. According to researchers, society’s gender roles affect the development of robots and artificial intelligence, but technology may also shape ideas about gender.
Researcher wants to teach children to program robots Some researchers think children should be spending more time learning about robots instead of being afraid of their development.
Locating shipwrecks along the Norwegian coast Robotic subs are honing in on uncharted sea floor, searching for wrecks.
Robot care: cold comfort? It's furry and cosy, with big eyes and gentle whistles - miles away from the traditional perception of steel-clad imposing robots. Meet PARO, a fake seal but a real robot, with a mission to comfort the elderly in care homes.