Robot roomies collaborate to cook breakfast

Robots might be genius at chess but can they work together to make a typical Bavarian breakfast? Scientists at Munich Technical University have created 'roommate' robots that can learn from experience and understand the consequences of their actions. Read more »

Treebot, the treeclimbing forest sentinel

Scientists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have developed an autonomous, caterpillar-inspired robot, designed to climb trees and spot danger to forests via a built-in camera. Read more »

Simon the robot requests your attention

Researchers at Georgia Tech University are teaching a robot the basics of dialogue. Named "Simon", the robot has already been taught how to attract a person's attention but eventually, it's hoped he'll be able to interact and converse with humans in daily life. Read more »

UK students protest tuition hike

Students demonstrate on the streets of London, in protest over a that would allow tuition fees to treble. Read more »