robots

Graduate's robotic prosthetic scoops national award

An inventor who began developing prosthetic hands while studying at Plymouth University has been named the 2015 winner of the National UK James Dyson Award.

Joel Gibbard graduated in 2011 with a First-Class degree in BEng (Hons) Robotics, and has since developed an advanced robotic hand through his company Open Bionics.

At a fraction of the cost of conventional prosthetics, the...

Robots tune up for unique BBC performance

They are used to travelling the world to take on the global giants of robotic sport. But this festive period, Plymouth University’s robot footballers will be bidding to wow audiences with their musical skills after being invited to take part in a unique televisual event.

The Plymouth Humanoids will take their place in a specially convened robot orchestra and perform at the 2014...

Plymouth robots hope to regain marathon crown at global competition

They may not be going the full 26.2 miles, but a team of robots are hoping to be crowned masters of the marathon at a global competition in China.

The Plymouth Humanoids, based at Plymouth University, are pitting their wits against the international elite of robot sport at the FIRA RoboWorld Cup, being held in Beijing this week.

And having enjoyed great success in previous...