Meet Gonzo, the solar-powered wing-flapping robot. Put it anywhere where there's sun and its solar cell will charge a battery, and its wings will start flapping furiously. There's also Lilly the robot that, like Gonzo, will flap its wings...

Lego kits such as the Mindstorm NXT line help prove the point that the toy bricks aren't just for kids. The kit sells for an impressive $250, and includes all manner of goodies, from programmable software to ultrasonic sensors....

RobotGrrl, also known as high school junior Erin, received some great news. She's been accepted to go to Stanford University's Artificial Intelligence course, part of the school's Education Program for Gifted Youth. Sure, it sounds awesome, but her quest...