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Why Robots Are Learning Our Pain Threshold

Robots don't know their own strength, so how do you teach them not to hurt humans? Answer: train one to hit people repeatedly. That could be vital information for an early draft of Asimov's Laws of Robotics -- or for the coming Robo-pocalypse.READ»

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Nanotech Cloth Could Prevent Scalding Accidents

We're all used to water-repellent materials nowadays, and it's no surprise to see droplets running off special cloth without wetting it. The technology has, however, only worked for cold water. Until now, thanks to ...READ»