Hanson robotics wants to make robots, but not “Lost in Space” [Robby] robots ... realistic looking than some refitted children’s toys.

A cat-like exploration robot could one day scramble over the surface of asteroids using a unique movement system designed to keep it in motion even in the most extreme conditions. Scientists ...

Control of this toy robot arm is done through a Leap Motion ... way to ‘measure’ the position and rotation of a hand in 3D space. The only thing that’s required is the Leap Motion controller ...