3D designer envisions C.R.A.B. robot revolutionizing London’s police force

July 31, 2010

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The C.R.A.B. (Cybernetic Autonomous Remote Barricade) robot may currently be just a 3D design concept, but it’s an inspiring look at the potential abilities of future defense robots.

Michigan engineering students are finalists for MAGIC prize

July 31, 2010

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A team of more than 20 University of Michigan engineering students led by Edwin Olson, an assistant professor of computer science and engineering, has been selected as one of six finalists in the 2010 Multi Autonomous Ground-Robotic International Challenge (MAGIC). MAGIC competitors develop multivehicle robotic teams able to execute intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in an unknown urban environment with little or no human supervision.

4D Systems launches two new embedded graphics display modules

July 26, 2010

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4D Systems launched today two new display modules: uLCD-144(SGC) and uLCD-144(GFX). The new modules include a 1.44", full colour active matrix LCD TFT display and are based on 4D Labs' GOLDELOX-SGC and GOLDELOX-GFX2 chips. Their rich set of features, tiny form factor, low cost, and ease-of-use make them one of the most flexible graphics solutions available.

Oceanscience Group wins grant to develop swarming river robots

July 12, 2010

Oceanscience will work with MIT Professor Henrik Schmidt to develop a fleet of self-organizing drifting floats that will survey rivers autonomously. These small “smart” floats will travel in intercommunicating groups capable of repositioning themselves in a river to avoid hazards and provide real-time survey data from a variety of onboard sensors.

Robotics Industry to Grow, Increase Hiring in R&D and Engineering

June 15, 2010

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Robotics Trends, an integrated media firm serving the robotics workplace, has announced a report based on a survey of robotics companies that predicts increased hiring in the robotics industry.

Robochess the chess-playing robot competes with compact simplicity

June 13, 2010

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Robochess is fully integrated into its chess board, and shows what can be possible on a small scale with a small budget and a large amount of dedication.

Virginia Tech students build CHARLI, a full-sized humanoid robot

May 2, 2010

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As CHARLI takes his first steps, anxious onlookers stand ready to catch him if he falls. His stride is short, but upright, as one foot is placed in front of the other in the basement of Virginia Tech’s Randolph Hall.

A robot called WANDA

May 2, 2010

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Berkeley Lab scientists have established a revolutionary nanocrystal-making robot, capable of producing nanocrystals with staggering precision.

Play 'Mars Escape' and help the MIT Media Lab develop robots that collaborate with humans

April 13, 2010

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Help MIT researchers gather data on human interaction by playing Mars Escape. The researchers will use this data to generate a computational behavior model for designing robots that can assist and work with humans in a natural way.

RoboteShop announces sale on Metal Fighter robot kit

April 10, 2010

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RoboteShop is now selling Metal Fighter for US$815, whereas the old price was US$911.

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  • Research
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