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Robot with a Biological Brain: new research provides insights into how the brain works Electronic Devices / Robotics August 13, 2008 \| User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 113 vote(s) \| User comments: 15 (PhysOrg.com) -- A multidisciplinary team at the University of Reading has developed a robot which is controlled by a biological brain formed from cultured neurons. This cutting edge research is the first ...

Robo-relationships are virtually assured: British experts Electronic Devices / Robotics July 30, 2008 \| User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 19 vote(s) \| User comments: 2 David McGoran cradles his baby in his arms. As he looks down into its big, dark eyes, it turns its head towards him and blinks, looking contented as it curls a bony white finger around his hand.

Japanese researchers eye 'e-skin' for robots Electronic Devices / Robotics August 12, 2008 \| User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 24 vote(s) \| User comments: 1 Japanese researchers say they have developed a rubber that is able to conduct electricity well, paving the way for robots with stretchable "e-skin" that can feel heat and pressure like humans.