News for 'robotics'

Like Akshay's look in Robot 2? VOTE!

Like Akshay's look in Robot 2? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Akshay Kumar gets a total makeover in his new film.

Ash is back in Rajni's Robot

Ash is back in Rajni's Robot

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

We had earlier reported that Ash dropped out of the mega project because Shankar wanted her dates spread over two years, which did not go well with Ash. Apparently, the actress hopes to start a family soon, and did not want to wait so long. But Shankar has agreed to shoot Ash's scenes first, and then move on to Rajnikanth's portions.

10 Skills You Need For A Career In AI

10 Skills You Need For A Career In AI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Jobs requiring AI skills carry a significant wage premium, with some roles offering up to a 25 per cent increase in wages, notes Manoj Nagpal, vice president, professional services, OpenText, an information management company.

How I, Robot inspired an Indian-American

How I, Robot inspired an Indian-American

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Inspired by the Will Smith-starrer, Akash Krishnan bags top science prize. Suman Guha Mozumder reports.

Apple unveils recycling robot to take apart iPhones

Apple unveils recycling robot to take apart iPhones

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

It can take apart one iPhone 6 every 11 seconds to recover aluminum, copper, tin, tungsten, cobalt, gold and silver parts

Ready For Some Fantasy OTT?

Ready For Some Fantasy OTT?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Fantasy and road trips rule OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you options to take your pick from.

Indian-American is 1st female Robotics Award winne

Indian-American is 1st female Robotics Award winne

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Bala Krishnamurthy, founder and chief executive officer of Aeolean Inc, has been designing and developing a wide range of software in programming languages, networked systems, and related technologies which have contributed to the growth of robotics.

Robot in board room? WEF survey says possible by 2025!

Robot in board room? WEF survey says possible by 2025!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Robots and artificial intelligence machines may find their way to the corporate board rooms in the next ten years

Robotic bed that converts into a wheelchair

Robotic bed that converts into a wheelchair

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

The revolutionary device was displayed recently at Panasonic headquarters in Osaka, Japan.

Rajnath's military mantra: Synergised, swift, proportionate response

Rajnath's military mantra: Synergised, swift, proportionate response

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called upon the top military brass to analyse the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza as well as the current situation in Bangladesh to "predict" any future problems and stay prepared to deal with the "unexpected".

Adani Green's Khavda power plant is world's largest and 5 times the size of Paris

Adani Green's Khavda power plant is world's largest and 5 times the size of Paris

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Adani Green Energy Limited is developing 30 GW renewable energy plant on barren land at Khavda in Kutch of Gujarat over area of 538 sq km after which the project would be the planet's largest power plant.

Russia, China plan to install nuclear reactor on Moon!

Russia, China plan to install nuclear reactor on Moon!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Russia and China are 'seriously' considering a project to install a nuclear reactor on the Moon in the next decade, the official media in Moscow quoted the head of the Russian space corporation as saying.

Scientists make a robotic arm that can lift 90 kg

Scientists make a robotic arm that can lift 90 kg

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Japanese scientists at Kyoto-based Activelink Company, a unit owned and financed by electronics giant Panasonic, have created the exo-skeleton arm which is known as the Dual-Arm Power Amplification Robot.

Finding MH370: Robotic submarine aborts its first search

Finding MH370: Robotic submarine aborts its first search

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

A robotic submarine deployed to locate the missing Malaysian plane's black boxes on the floor of the Indian Ocean on Tuesday aborted its first search as it encountered water deeper than its operating limits of 4.5 km.

How Different Raakhee, Kriti Look At Same Age!

How Different Raakhee, Kriti Look At Same Age!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma compares yesteryear stars and the contemporary ones at about approximately the same age and the results are glaring.

Do You Know Bollywood's Saris Well?

Do You Know Bollywood's Saris Well?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Grace, glamour, seduction, style, the Sari has it all. And Bollywood's leading ladies has flaunted its attributes to iconic effect.

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Original's goodwill, natural bonhomie amongst the actors and wild card entries, Stree 2's spirited return sure has its high points, notes Sukanya Verma.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review: Fun, But Forgettable

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review: Fun, But Forgettable

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

While it's fun for a bit to see enormous robots smashing into one another, it quickly evokes the 'been-there-seen-that' feeling, observes Mayur Sanap.

AIIMS docs carry out first robotic surgery

AIIMS docs carry out first robotic surgery

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences claimed on Wednesday that they carried out the world's first robotic surgery to remove a tumour in the bladder which was leading to hypertension in the patient.

Kalki 2898 AD: The Alternate Review

Kalki 2898 AD: The Alternate Review

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A lot of time is spent on giving us the background of the story and establishing the characters but the film is named Kalki and the man is not even born, notes A Ganesh Nadar.

Indian IT firms eye robotics, driverless cars for next round of growth

Indian IT firms eye robotics, driverless cars for next round of growth

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The catchwords today are digital, analytics, robotics.

Japan becomes 5th country to land on moon; lander faces glitch

Japan becomes 5th country to land on moon; lander faces glitch

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The agency said it is currently receiving a signal from the lander, which is communicating as expected.

Rajnikanth, Shankar team up again for Robot

Rajnikanth, Shankar team up again for Robot

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

If top industry sources are to be believed, Shankar will work with Rajinikanth in Robot, which was planned to be shot with Shah Rukh Khan in the lead and as producer. But the project apparently did not work out owing to 'creative differences', with Shah Rukh himself confirming the separation.

Future of robots: RJ can catch balls, make coffee

Future of robots: RJ can catch balls, make coffee

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

RJ has been designed with the ability to catch a ball thrown at it with 80 per cent accuracy.

From Barbie doll to princess, Ash does it all in Robot

From Barbie doll to princess, Ash does it all in Robot

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Ojas Rajani talks about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's looks in Robot.

He hopes his robots will be soccer stars

He hopes his robots will be soccer stars

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

18-year-old Diwakar Vaish's humanoid robots will participate in this years RoboSoccer event in Bangalore.

Vote! Rajni's Most Outrageous Look in Endhiran/ Robot

Vote! Rajni's Most Outrageous Look in Endhiran/ Robot

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Here are some picks from the movie that we think are truly outlandish. Vote if you agree with our assessment.

Health Premiums Rise: How To Stay Covered

Health Premiums Rise: How To Stay Covered

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Consider a combination of a base policy and a super top-up policy.

Vote for Ash's best look in Robot/Endhiran

Vote for Ash's best look in Robot/Endhiran

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Don't miss this poll!

Now, a robot to guard your house

Now, a robot to guard your house

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

'Fortis plans to add 700 beds in FY25'

'Fortis plans to add 700 beds in FY25'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'Our priority remains brownfield expansion, and in the next few years, we plan to increase our capacity to around 6,000 beds.'

Movie Train Daredevilry To Remember!

Movie Train Daredevilry To Remember!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From Kishore Kumar posing as a Half Ticket running riot to Raj and Simran's super filmi reunion in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, train journeys in Hindi movies have formed the backdrop for both romance and comedy. But it's the action scenes where the railgaadi's daredevil attributes lie.

Is That A Bird Or A Drone?

Is That A Bird Or A Drone?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

It looks like a hawk in flight, but clearly it is deadlier than that species.

Would You Fly Volocity To Beat Traffic?

Would You Fly Volocity To Beat Traffic?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Glimpses of Volocity -- a multi-rotor electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft -- at the opening of a Volocopter hangar in Bruchsal, Germany.

Shawn Levy: We made real robots for Real Steel

Shawn Levy: We made real robots for Real Steel

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

The filmmaker talks about his new film Real Steal starring Hugh Jackman.

How To Remain Healthy With One Kidney? Ask rediffGURU

How To Remain Healthy With One Kidney? Ask rediffGURU

Rediff.com29 May 2024

rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar offers advice on how to take care of your kidneys.

2024's Biggest Hindi HITS So Far

2024's Biggest Hindi HITS So Far

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

2024 may have seen a few flops at the box office but there have been some hits as well.

Robots, new working ways to cost 5 mn jobs by 2020

Robots, new working ways to cost 5 mn jobs by 2020

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The assessment highlights the challenges posed by modern technologies that are automating and making redundant multiple human tasks, from manufacturing to healthcare

Never faced political pressure from powers that be: CJI Chandrachud

Never faced political pressure from powers that be: CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

"We live lives which are relatively isolated from the political arm of the government -- but obviously judges have to be conversant with the impact of their decisions on the polity at large. That's not political pressure but an understanding by the court of the likely impact of a decision," CJI Chandrachud said in his address at the Oxford Union.