A few of AIBO’s knock-offs, from the good to the very, very bad.

NEC’s R100 was developed in 1997 to break through the barriers dividing people and computers. Some people are unable to use a computer because they are too young, too old, or simply computer illiterate. A personal robot gives them access to some of the life-changing innovations that computers made possible, without the need for keyboards or special training.

Network World TV has posted a video showing Evolta setting its record at Le Mans 24 hours.

Ishikawa Komuro Laboratory has put their high speed computer vision technology to use by scanning books.

The Big Picture focuses their lens on the state of robotics around the world.