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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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NI and LEGO Robotics Continuum

Posted on June 20, 2011 by dkohn96

More Videos National Instruments K12 Lab

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Robot Breakfast

Posted on June 18, 2011 by dkohn96

From: IEEE Spectrum June 11, 2011 by: Markus Waibel Once upon a time, a charming American robot called James met a striking German bot by the name of Rosie. They liked each other, so they moved in together. Now they … Continue reading →

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Robotics Summit

Posted on June 17, 2011 by dkohn96

If you missed the last Robotics Trends’ Virtual Conference Series – Robotics Summit back in March (see my report) here is your chance to participate again. The next one is on June 22. Click here for more info.

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