Robotic fish can glide through water practically indefinitely
A high-tech robotic fish hatched at Michigan State University has a new look. A new skill. And a new name.
Jan 16th, 2013
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Robot allows 'remote presence' in programming brain and spine stimulators
Technology can help increase access to experts as use of neuromodulation grows.
Jan 16th, 2013
Read moreBeyond bodies: there's more to robots than a humanoid shape (w/video)
For some time now pop culture has painted a particular picture of robots. From Asimov's 'bots, to the Terminator - even the Transformers - the very concept of a robot has grown up next to these hugely popular sci-fi characters. So why aren't we seeing robots like these by now?
Jan 14th, 2013
Read moreCMU to develop commercial mining robots
Carnegie Mellon University has signed a five-year master agreement with one of the world's largest mining companies, London-based Anglo American PLC, to develop robotic technologies for mining.
Jan 12th, 2013
Read moreArtificial intelligence techniques for optimizing processes in the aeronautics industry
The computer engineer Susana Ferreiro has produced a thesis entitled 'Contributions towards the diagnosis and prognosis of industrial problems by means of Supervised Classification Techniques'.
Jan 11th, 2013
Read moreCompressorhead - the worlds heaviest metal band (w/video)
Did you ever wonder what Danny Carey would sound like if he had 4 arms? How about if Angus Young had 78 fingers? Imagine what Robert Trujillo would sound like if he was actually made of metal?
Jan 11th, 2013
Read moreNASA's robotic refueling demo set to jumpstart expanded capabilities in space
In mid-January, NASA will take the next step in advancing robotic satellite-servicing technologies as it tests the Robotic Refueling Mission, or RRM aboard the International Space Station. The investigation may one day substantially impact the many satellites that deliver products Americans rely upon daily, such as weather reports, cell phones and television news.
Jan 10th, 2013
Read moreNew humanoid robot mimicks the expressions of a one-year-old child (w/video)
The world is getting a long-awaited first glimpse at a new humanoid robot in action mimicking the expressions of a one-year-old child. The robot will be used in studies on sensory-motor and social development - how babies learn to control their bodies and to interact with other people.
Jan 9th, 2013
Read moreScientists use marine robots to detect endangered whales
Two robots equipped with instruments designed to "listen" for the calls of baleen whales detected nine endangered North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of Maine last month. The robots reported the detections to shore-based researchers within hours of hearing the whales, demonstrating a new and powerful tool for managing interactions between whales and human activities.
Jan 9th, 2013
Read moreRobots make their mark in restaurants kitchens (w/video)
At a noodle restaurant in Xiamen, a new chef repeatedly shaves dough into a boiling wok with efficiency and precision. A human simply wouldn't be able to keep up. The robot shaver, capable of making four bowls of noodles a minute, is also inexpensive.
Jan 8th, 2013
Read moreLEGO unleashes new generation of smart toys with Mindstorms EV3 robots
With LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 you can turn your LEGO creations into live robots that follow your every command.
Jan 7th, 2013
Read moreNASA kicks off 2013 First Robotics season with live broadcast Jan. 5
NASA Television will broadcast the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Kickoff event on Saturday, Jan. 5, starting at 10:30 a.m. EST from Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. The event also will be streamed live on NASA's website.
Jan 4th, 2013
Read moreJapan security firm to offer private drone (w/video)
A Japanese security company plans to rent out a private drone that takes off when intruder alarms are tripped and records footage of break-ins as they happen, a spokeswoman says.
Dec 27th, 2012
Read moreHarmony in the workplace: Smoother partnership between humans and robots
With an eye toward enhanced safety and greater productivity, Johns Hopkins engineers have joined colleagues at four other universities in a project to create new ways for humans and robots to work together cooperatively.
Dec 27th, 2012
Read moreVirtual reality and robotics in neurosurgery - promise and challenges
Robotic technologies have the potential to help neurosurgeons perform precise, technically demanding operations, together with virtual reality environments to help them navigate through the brain.
Dec 21st, 2012
Read moreHP granted a patent for robotic skin
US patent issued for 'sensor fabric for shape perception'.
Dec 20th, 2012
Read moreLS3 four-legged robot plays 'follow the leader' (w/video)
Testing shows advances in robot's autonomy, maneuverability and recovery.
Dec 20th, 2012
Read moreThe life-saving real world results of intelligent vehicle systems
Smart automotive technologies that help drivers avoid collisions, navigate and improve fuel efficiency should make Europe's roads safer, ease congestion and reduce pollution. But just how beneficial are they? Potentially very, according to vehicle manufacturers, researchers, automotive suppliers and other stakeholders who answered that question in a landmark EU-funded project.
Dec 19th, 2012
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