Monthly Archives: July 2011

Virtual BreadBoard

Posted on July 28, 2011 by dkohn96

Just found http://www.virtualbreadboard.net/ The description on the website reads: VirtualBreadboard is a simulation and development environment for embedded applications that use microcontrollers. It is easy to use and can replace a protoboard for experimenting with new designs. VBB simulates many … Continue reading →

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Motoman

Posted on July 27, 2011 by dkohn96
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Flying robotic seagull attracts flock of birds

Posted on July 27, 2011 by dkohn96

From: Los Angeles Times July 26, 2011 German engineering firm Festo has developed a robotic seagull that’s so lifelike it appeared to fool real birds into thinking that it was part of the flock. SmartBird is an ultralight flapping-wing robot … Continue reading →

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Robot Emotions on Display

Posted on July 26, 2011 by dkohn96

Polish Robot Coaxes Expressiveness Out of Weird Design From: IEEE Spectrum July 14, 2011 We’re always impressed by how much expressiveness and emotion can be squeezed out of even the simplest robot faces if they’re cleverly done, and Emys (for … Continue reading →

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Watch “The Future of NASA with Neil deGrasse Tyson” on YouTube

Posted on July 23, 2011 by dkohn96
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Landroids

Posted on July 11, 2011 by dkohn96

Ran across this “Google Science Fair” video and had to share it. More on the Landroids at http://www.landroids.org/

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Traveling Robotics

Posted on July 11, 2011 by dkohn96

Photo by Sue Watson From South Reporter Date: June 9, 2011 Byhalia Middle and High School students taking physical science and chemistry got an hour each to play with robots. The traveling road show for engineering at the University of … Continue reading →

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Robot Ad

Posted on July 10, 2011 by dkohn96

Had to share this one!

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Obama Commanding Robot Revolution, Announces Major Robotics Initiative

Posted on July 8, 2011 by dkohn96

From: IEEE Spectrum June 24, 2011 President Barack Obama loves robots. He’s invited bots to the White House and has even befriended a Japanese android. But now Obama has gone one step further: He’s decided to lead what may be … Continue reading →

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