Trash Gobbling Robots Cleaning Lake Tahoe and Beyond! Science Astro the robot dog kinda sorta looks like a real dog Florida Atlantic University decided a head, tail, eyes and ears were a good idea.

In a 2008 study, undergraduate students said more positive things about real dogs, and gave directions in a higher voice register, which is usually reserved for friendly, affectionate interactions.

Man's Best Friend will be completely computerised within 10 years, an Australian scientist has claimed. Robot dogs are likely replace real dogs in both our houses and our affections within a ...

Also, aside from the cuteness factor, watching a dog play with a robot is far more enjoyable than watching a bunch of humans abuse a robot. The video is embedded below.

Turns out real dogs aren't fans of robot dogs Turns out the Uncanny Valley isn’t just limited to humans. It’s not just Carrie Fisher’s dog Gary. Venture capitalist Steve Jurveston recently ...

John, one of many officers trained to operate the robot dog, says it's as simple as playing a video game. It's covered with cameras and lights which allows police to get a real-time look at things.

What happens when cutting-edge robotics meets man’s best friend? Enter the $140,000 robot dog,a groundbreaking blend of ...

The New York Police Department's new robot dog, called 'Digidog', weighs 70 pounds, is able to run about 3.5 miles per hour and can even climb stairs.

Culture Google's robot dog meets a real dog and gets trash-talked Technically Incorrect: A tiny terrier refuses to be intimidated by the huge mass of metal. It shows the machine who's boss.

The robot dog responds to touch, follows voice commands, and pretends to be fed or groomed. It is designed to feel real enough to make children think twice before pulling a tail or ignoring a bark.

These unsettling systems like something out of a sci-fi nightmare are becoming more pervasive as militaries look to them for modern warfare.