The Robots Are Coming

In our eighth annual E-Gang (our group of tech innovators to watch), we present masters of robotic innovation: entrepreneurs and researchers who fuse advances in biomechanics, software, sensor technology, materials science and... See more » In our eighth annual E-Gang (our group of tech innovators to watch), we present masters of robotic innovation: entrepreneurs and researchers who fuse advances in biomechanics, software, sensor technology, materials science and computing to create new generations of robotic assistants. More... See less »

In the U.S., the Defense Department has been the big spender for robots, seeking machines that can protect soldiers' lives. But interest is simmering in the venture community--a signal that profits lie ahead. Big players are...