for a new flexible robotic probe. cg umamaheswar duvvuri, md otolaryngologist upmc in: :47 out: :57 "humans aren't a straight line. our mouth isn't directly connected to the back of our throat, our voice box, our larynx, our esophagus." (:10) vo/ narra tion. surgeons insert the robot into the patient's mouth. moving like a snake, it can navigate almost 180 degrees. umanaheswar duvvuri, md in: 1:04 out: 1:14 "by using a computerized console, which is connected to the system, we can drive this camera through the mouth and intoi anatomy." (:10) vo/ narra tion. doctors deploy tiny surgical instruments to remove tumors. patients are released after a short stay. mike said he felt fine just a few days after surgery. mike yetzer in: 1:25 out: 1:28 "they called me to work, so i went." (:03) vo/ narra tion. happy to be back on his feet and getting stronger every day. i'm martie salt, reporting. ((brian loftus)) >>> mike says his doctors tell him he should regain most of his voice, but it has been slow. flexible robot at the end

this group worked on a robot. >> kid learn to program and use real life robotics and hardware.d which is hike uber for tutors. it lets you compare to you towards and think about it like sports for nerds. john: nerds who don't just talk about new ways to educate. >> they built and implemented it. john: many people wanted to improve college education. but they learned the university resists new ideas. >> i would go and pitch them to my professors and they would say those are good ideas, but good luck with the red tape. >> technologies are developing so rapidly, schools can't keep up. john: it's the people my age who are in charge are holding you people back. >> it's the mentality, this is how we have always don't so this is how we are going to continue to do it. they don't have a startup mentality. john >> higher education is powerful because it owns the power of credential. john: but most graduates don't get jobs that require a degree. john: david morris got top grade at a top college, then got a masters degree. after paying $100,000 to signal others, i have a college degree. >>

this in itself, not really a proper robot. >> no way affiliated with making this giant robot. seriously, don't try this at home, it's super dangerous. >> essentially what this is is a punching bag to tamp out the weapons they are planning to fit to the mach 3. first up, the trencher. i've looked at this weapon and think that's not going to be effective. >> funny enough, matt, pretty similar opinion. >> what's going to happen? very little. >> looks like the chain saw on the front panel. >> yeah. didn't cut anything, just beat its way through. >> next up, stump grinder. aka, the dentist. >> oh! >> already shaking his head. matt thinks it's going to basically stall out every time it makes impact. thing is, when it does make impact -- there's significantly more carnage than they are expecting. >> might not be too much robot stand down! >> this does do its job. >> i think you need things like the jaws of life. >> let's try the grapple out there. >> goes up, main body of the robot. >> not on the shell of the robot. >> arms and just tears them off. that's what i would want to grab. >

they have an amazing robotics program. so check it out. >> it was something that not a lot of other schools offered. it's specific to north port high. >> reporter: robotics is a popular program, but it's more than just fun and games. it offers a hands-on approach for students to learn engineering fundamentals. >> it's not just i am going to put together a robot. >> reporter: steps including prototypes, and building the robot. for competitions, the robots must complete tasks, but teamwork and the content of the notebook are judged as well. >> robotics is a part of our program. it's a big part. but we teach the kids a little bit about all the engineering fundamentals. we work a lot with local business and partners with our 3d modeling and 3d printing. so we world experience in the classroom. >> reporter: one example of a student project is a caribbeaner made with no metal parts. even though it's made with plastic, it can hold up to 85 pounds. >> it's lighter weight and more durable. >> i am very proud to be doing what i am d

what has technology companies excited about the robot engine. built so they can work with people and are safe to be around, their use can take off. brad: bloomberg's ian king joins us now with more. i noticed you did not kick the robot. that was a good order. i read it was in thousands of hotels. it's actually much smaller than that. is this just a novelty, proof of concept, or does intel and savioke see a real market here? >> it has done tens of thousands of deliveries. sees a business as a service. they have a limited number of these things they are supplying to hotels, and they are supplying it as a service they manage through the cloud. companies like intel, it's a whole different thing. it is basically a computer on wheels. is slowingcomputing down. they're looking for new places where they can put those tips. >> if i'm ordering room service from a hotel, i want my club sandwich and soda or continental breakfast. >> is basically about the size of a plastic ice bucket. you can put in items that don't need to be level or anything. >> were you

that is the name of the robot greeting shoppers at the westfield valley fair mall. >> completely 2016. >> reporter: there are 2 peppers in san jose and 3 in san francisco. they speak multiple languages, play games and take selfies. >> she can read whether a customer is happy or sad. we want to know if art customer is delighted to interact with her. if they are not will change her to make sure she is something the customer appreciates. >> reporter: she needed a reboot only were there. really it's a pilot project to see if a robot might take the place of a conch year service. >> maybe it wouldn't be as hesitant to ask. >> if the launch is successful pepper could be expanding to other properties throughout the us in the near future. >> does not make you wonder what it's like 50 years from now? >> the more and more you see. whether we will still be doing the weather. let's go to the weather center. but that rain came down hard last night. >>> what's it going to be like in 50 years? i thought 30 years ago we would be in flying cars. instead we have a computer on our phone. i don't have a f

bring in a robot, of course. >> bring in a robot. >> good morning boys routine. the pledge of allegiance and announcements. and a robot called vigo. >> good morning abby. once it is on, everybody is in place and ready to be learn. >> was that addition or multiplication. >> i see thumbs up everywhere. >> addy's allergy is so severe and no school. but behind vigi's control, she can attend classes all from her dining room table. >> abby, what's your favorite subject in school? >> math and science. >> do you see her excel in the subject? >> before vigo, she started to fall behind with more way than one. >> she was constant depressed. >> i didn't have any anything. >> she was chosen as one of her florida school's district first robot. >> hey, she tells me how well she's doing. >> so in theory we can see her cross the stage at graduation one day with the vigo. >> today, the district has six robots used by students with chronic illness or cancer and anxiety. >> it flips the classrooms so to speak. instead of taking we bring the service to the classroom. >> it is nice to

a robot and auto parts company developed the legs. the development team is led by a man whose company is partly driven by the search for new business opportunities. >> translator: the basic technology of robotics uses motors, sensors and computers. i wanted to use the technology and apply it to a new area. >> reporter: a university hospital asked the company to develop a walk assist robot. the hospital has been struggling to find good rehabilitation equipment for the disabled. >> translator: when i try to stand up, i can't. help me up. >> reporter: a patient can stand up with help but walking is tricky. he came up with the idea of installing motors in the joints of the equipment to make the legs move. he studied out the able bodied walk. >> translator: i gathered data on ankle and knee angles and the relationship between those ankles and the movement of the hip joint. >> reporter: his researchers concluded that motors were needed in hip joints, knees and ankles. they adjusted the strengths of the motors so joints could bend smoothly.

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the powerbot is setting new standards for robotic vacuums. the powerbot is a powerful vacuum with state-of-the-art robotic intelligence added. >> the greatest thing about the powerbot is actually the power. the name is actually quite accurate. it is powerful. >> it's amazing how much dirt is actually picked up when i empty the filter on a regular basis. it's -- it's kind of gross to know that there's that much stuff in my house, and it's great to know that the samsung is actually picking up that much dirt. >> it's multitasking at its house while i'm doing other things. >> announcer: samsung designers started smarter. they took the best from everything before. they started with the design of a quality upright vacuum, the kind with full, 12-inch-wide brushes and sturdy rollers, then added a powerful motor that can be relied on daily. then they incorporated a cyclonic-force separation system to ensure that powerful suction lasts longer. they even included bag-free, easy-empty convenience. they added easy pass wheels for thresholds and transition

. >>> plus a lesson in robotic watch as area student teacher robotics to draw a big design, creativity with compute their could one day help land them a job, don. >>> no d in south philadelphia, what up with that. hear what fletcher cox is saying about a key penalty that cost the team big time, that story coming your way next in sports. did you know slow internet can actually hold your business back? say goodbye to slow downloads, slow backups, slow everything. comcast business offers blazing fast and reliable internet that's 10 times faster than slow internet from the phone company. say hello to internet speeds up to 150 mbps. and add phone and tv for only $34.90 more a month. call today. comcast business. built for business. >>> well, protesters take to the streets of philadelphia in the fight for a $15 minimum wage. >> unaudible. >> demonstrators made their voices heard on thomas payne place in center sit in a call for action for wage increases and union rights. organizers say low wage workers walk off the jobs to participate in the protest in cities across the nation. >>> ninety ye

it took nine years to make robotic legs that everyone was satisfied with. then it was time to test them. the university hospital has been conducting clinical trials for three years. university student damaged his spine in a car accident. he uses the legs and rehabilitation. >> translator: i'm more motivated than before to walk. i hope to be able to go to places like restaurants t that often have s stairs. >> t translator: the expressionn the faces of patients who stand up and walk for the first time or start walking faster, well, they look so happy. my dream is that they will one day be able to use the legs in the home and as part of their daily lives. >> reporter: will he realize his dreams? he says he will continue trying to climb the technological steps towards perfection. one day he hopes his robotic legs will help the disabled to lead normal lives. >> and you can catch our report again online together with a full transcript. look for nhk world and business wrap. that's a look at business news. i'm going to leave you with the markets. >>> china's state-

don ford on the bilingual robots asking if you need help. >> i'm lowe's robot helper.where things are in the store. can i help you find something? >> reporter: here it is. the lowe's hardware store latest piece of hardware a helpful robot they are call lowe-bot. it helps people find stuff. >> will it replace workers? >> no. it's an assistant to the store representative. >> i'm looking for hammers. >> reporter: it communicates with the store's central computer for a location using lidar, radars and cameras to navigate it takes you there. for a moment it was stumped by a busy aisle. eventually it found the hammers and the robot rep was relieved but what about real people? this guy wants a soft drink. >> i'm looking for soda. >> reporter: drain cleaner, nope. you have to be specific. >> do you have pepsi? >> reporter: sure, that worked but you have to be careful what you ask for. >> i followed it and it took me right to it. >> i'm the lowe's storrow boat helper. >> reporter: most folks didn't seem to know what it was. >> hello. can i help you find something? >> reporter:

you stressed piper is here to help. >> it's a robot. >> she along with her robot cohorts have moved in the concourses at san jose international airport. they can taste -- take a selfie, post a dance party give you directions or flirt and wink. >> she is pretty. >> reporter: the idea is to give travelers a little something extra. information with silicon valley flair. >> kids and adults adore this. >> reporter: as for any technology there has been some glitches. the battery life is a little too short. today robots got replaced with an upgraded -- upgraded model. >> i will remember this when i go home. >> reporter: and from piper we go to pepper. that is the name of the robot at the westfield valley fair mall. >> completely 2016. >> there are 2 peppers in san jose and 3 in san francisco. they can do multiple images and play games. >> they can read whether a customer is happy or sad. if they are not happy we want to make sure she is something they appreciate. >> she needed a reboot what we were there. really it's a pilot project to see if a robot can take the place of the concierge ser

he uses those arrow keys to control the robot entirely from home. grady prefers to be in the classroom, but when he's feeling under the weather his robot on wheels is the next best thing. in hartland, tim elliott, wisn 12 news. adrienne: grady tries to make it to class as often as he can but he misses a lot of time during cold and flu season. sheldon: sports, the slide continues for the packers. what one of their defensive stars had to say after today's loss in tennessee. adrienne: plus, the badgers keep rising in the polls why they feel the best is yet to come for wisconsin's defense. dan needles is in next with big 12 sports. sheldon: first, here are >> big 12 sports. dan: today in nashville, marcus mariota of the titans quarterback with 4 touchdown passes and no interceptions against the packers since, brett favre of the vikings in 2009. the former heisman trophy winner carved up the packers defense in today's 47-to-25 victory. mike daniels spoke for his defensive mates after the game. >> i let my team done today with the penalties. i have to acq

he uses those arrow keys to control the robot entirely from home. grady prefers to be in the classroom, but when he's feeling under the weather, his robot on wheels is the next best thing. in hartland, tim elliott, wisn 12 news. anchor: grady tries to make it to class as often as he can, but hese cold and flu season. talk about technology really helping. our countdown to election day continues tonight with a new way to get to the polls. anchor: bublr bikes is offering unlimited free rides for voters. 13 of bublr's 57 bike stations to get to the polls. are located within blocks of a polling location. all you have to do to get the free ride is enter the code ?1776? when you're renting the bike. anchor: the hunger task force is extending its hours for the holidays. volunteers will be available on evenings and weekends to accommodate the increase in holiday donations. some of the seasonal items you can bring include things like canned vegetables, gravy, even frozen turkey. the hunger task force is located on hawley court, just off i-94. anchor: keeping

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so today two of the robots got replaced with an upgraded model. still the overwhelming reaction has been positive. >> i'm going to tell my boyfriend al >> and from piper, we go to pepper. that's the name of the robot greeting shoppers at the westfield valley fair mall. >> pepper is completely 2016. >> reporter: they speak multiple languages, dance and take selfies. >> she can read where customers are happy or sad. so if our customer is delighted to interact with her, that's make sure that she is something our guests really appreciate. >> pepper is a work in progress and needed a reboot while we were there. this is a pilot project to see if a robot might some day take the place of a concierge service. >> pepper will learn to give mall directions in december, and if the launch here is successful, pepper could be expanding to other westfield properties throughout the u. s. in san jose, ann ruben, fox news. >> i'll reboot sometimes when i'm here. just reboot. >> we already had to reboot. >> the blue screen, and you just have to hold the power button f

a team of robots now roam the aisles of a south bay hardware store.ow they could make your shopping experience a little easier >>> overcast skies as we take a look over san francisco. we are tracking rain and windy conditions in your forecast. i will have more details coming up in just a bit. denny's knows the holidays should be shared with friends and family. except denny's all-new holiday pancakes. you won't want to share those with anybody. denny's new fluffier, tastier, better pancakes now in holiday flavors. so we know how to cover almost almoanything.hing, even a rodent ride-along. [dad] alright, buddy, don't forget anything! [kid] i won't, dad... [captain rod] happy tuesday morning! captain rod here. it's pretty hairy out on the interstate.traffic is literally crawling, but there is some movement on the eastside overpass. getting word of another collision. [burke] it happened. december 14th, 2015. and we covered it. talk to farmers. we know a thing or two because we've seen a thing or two. ♪ we are farmers. bum-pa-dum, bum-bum-bum-bum ♪ (adlib)

its robot-operated shoe factory uses 3d printing technology. hans-georg scheibe: if the technology's there, it's going to be used. that's the whole basis of this discussion. sabine pfeiffer: society might have to decide not to pursue certain developments. if we take a purely technology route, then the gulf between poor and rich will grow. the gap between the developed capitalist countries and the rest will continue to widen. we can already see that europe has changed dramatically. >> so how will we aren't a living in the future? in industrialized nations, alternative models, like the unconditional basic income, are being discussed. even internet giants have expressed support. but do they have ulterior motives? hans-georg scheibe:the basic income model benefits the likes of google or facebook, but it's society that foots the bill. if it were to be introduced, who would profit the most? precisely these us companies. and who's going to pay the unconditional basic income? i'm sure it won't be google or facebook. sabine pfeiffer: we shouldn't be usi

mos 1 says: "it was like, wow, it's a robot! (laughs)" she, along with her robot cohorts norma and amelia, have moved in to the concourses at mineta san jose international airport. they can take a selfie a you... host a dance party.. ... give you directions... and even flirt and wink. mos 2 says: "oh yes, she made google eyes. she's pretty." the idea is to offer travelers that little something extra... information with a bit of silicon valley flair. mos 3 says: "kids simply adore this. adults adore this. i adore this." of course, as with any technology, there have been some glitches. the touch screen has been troublesome and the battery life a the robots got replaced with an upgraded model. still, the overwhelming reaction has been positive. mos 4 says: "now i'm gonna remember this when i go home. i'm gonna go tell my boyfriend all about it. he'll be like, "i'm sorry i missed it. [laughs]" and from piper... we go to pepper. that's the name of the robot greeting shoppers at the westfield valley fair mall. mos 5 says: "pepper is c

where some passengers are getting help navigating a busy airport from a robot. >>> good morning, everybody, and thanks for joining us. i'm renee chou. >> and i'm brian shrader. elizabeth gardner has a look at the yucky start, but it's going to be just fine. >> we need the rain and i know folks are thankful to see it. it started around the area, 3, 3:30 this morning. still lingering. we're not finished with this yet. it should be out of here by lunchtime and in some places probably before that, but i lunchtime, we should cover almost everybody. steadier rain from roxboro over toward mecklenburg county, virginia, steady rain. from raleigh south ward and westward, a little bit of mist and drizzle. christmas decorations, and i know it's kind of a yucky start to thanksgiving, but we needed the rain. not a whole lot in the rain gauges, though, probably just a trace to a quarter of an springs. much, much warmer -- holly springs. in your planner at lunchtime, expect the rain to be over. we'll start to see a peek of sunshine here, starting to see that in a couple of spots already. 58 at lunchtime a

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