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By Katherine Gustafson | Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:51 AM ET

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds research on how video games can help overcome health problems. Read More

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By David Bois | Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:41 PM ET

Hacked Roombas plus idle time equals an entirely new spin on a classic 1980s arcade game at the University of Colorado. Read More

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By Kirk Bromley | Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:00 AM ET

Check out Ropid, the newest automaton from Robo Garage. Read More

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By John Casey | Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:34 PM ET

Isn't that a casino and a 7-11 in the background? Read More

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By David Bois | Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:00 AM ET

Mention "vending machine" to this team of Carnegie Mellon designers, engineers and programmers, and they'll probably just laugh in your face. Read More

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By David Bois | Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:00 AM ET

Let's ship the robots off to space and give them something to do out there before they turn on us. Read More

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By Steve Tanner | Mon Oct 5, 2009 9:00 AM ET

That's right, robot fish. Nissan is using the technology developed to mimic fish for crash-avoidance systems. Read More

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By Lisa Jo Rudy | Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:00 PM ET

Ready for a robotic surgeon? Read More

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By Judy Mottl | Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:00 AM ET

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By Steve Tanner | Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:00 PM ET

Penbo Penguin is covered in soft pink "fur," flaps its wings and even lays an egg that hatches into a tiny baby penguin. Read More

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