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Astronauts in Orbit Around Alien Planets Should Explore Surfaces With Robots and VR

06.21.17

By Becky Ferreira
Tech

This Little Robot Acts as a Real-Life ‘Avatar’ for Humans

04.13.16

By Emiko Jozuka
Take a Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes with POV-Altering Headgear

03.26.16

By Alyssa Buffenstein
Tech

Waiting to Socialize in VR? Try a Telepresence Bot

01.06.16

By Victoria Turk
Tech

The Japanese Professor Who’s Spent Three Decades Perfecting a Human Avatar

12.23.15

By Emiko Jozuka
Tech

This VR Headset Lets You See the World Through the Eyes of a Robotic Teddy Bear

10.26.15

By Emiko Jozuka
Entertainment

Laurie Anderson Collaborates with a Former Guantanamo Bay Detainee

10.02.15

By Sami Emory
Tech

Watch These Mind-controlled Robots Help Disabled Users Defeat Physical Barriers

06.26.15

By Adam Owen
Tech

Virtual Reality Phone Booths Are Already Here

05.25.15

By Jordan Pearson
Tech

Disconnect

12.15.14

By Cassandra Khaw
Tech

Robots Are Caring for Elderly People in Europe

05.06.14

By Victoria Turk
Tech

Can’t Attend a Conference? This Telepresence Bot Will Get You In

04.29.14

By Victoria Turk

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