Category Archives: Robot News

Shape-shifting robot compensates for damaged limb

Posted on September 2, 2010 by dkohn96

From: NewScientist Tech A team of European roboticists have developed software that allows a modular robot to adapt when one part stops working. When one Roombot was then made to malfunction – instantly slashing the walking speed to 15 cm/s … Continue reading →

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Building Curiosity: Robotic Arm Attached

Posted on August 24, 2010 by dkohn96

The latest report from the clean room where Curiosity (Mars Science Laboratory) is being built. This week, the robotic arm was attached to the rover. Friday, August 20, 2010 2:00 AM

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ATHLETE Rover Busts a Move: A Dancing Robot

Posted on August 24, 2010 by dkohn96

So you think you can dance? The ATHLETE rover thinks it can, too.

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Robots: The Future is Now

Posted on August 22, 2010 by dkohn96

From: CBS Sunday Morning July 25, 2010 11:38 AM Daniel Sieberg reports on how robotic technology is becoming more than just science fiction and is changing our lives on a daily basis right now.

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First Test Drive for Next Mars Rover

Posted on July 24, 2010 by dkohn96

This video shows the first test drive of the next Mars Rover, Curiosity, in a clean room at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., on July 23, 2010.

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AnyBots

Posted on May 27, 2010 by dkohn96

Anybots are telepresence robots designed to give you a physical presence when telecommuting. Interesting concept to keep an eye on.

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Midsouth Makers – Update

Posted on May 16, 2010 by dkohn96

Went to the Midsouth Makers meeting this past Friday. Great group. Not only did they do a hands on soldering demo, but also had mini talks on making your own chainmail and a computer project in the preliminary stages. I … Continue reading →

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Pearl River Robotics has successful season

Posted on May 12, 2010 by dkohn96

From: Picayune Item Dated May 10, 2010 By Jeremy Pittari, Item Staff Writer The Picayune Item PICAYUNE — Pearl River County Robotics had a successful year. The team won the Bayou Regional and placed the highest of any Mississippi or … Continue reading →

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Battle Bots Reign Triumphant at Robogames

Posted on April 29, 2010 by dkohn96

from: Wired by: Priya Ganapati Date: April 28, 2010 For robots, Robogames is the ultimate fighting competition. It’s where brain turns into brawn, electronics trump athletic prowess and the arena is heavy not with sweat, but with the smell of … Continue reading →

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Virginia Tech Students Unveil Nation’s First Full-Height, Free-Walking Humanoid Robot

Posted on April 28, 2010 by dkohn96

from: Popular Science by Denise Ngo Dated 4/27/2010 A group of undergraduate and graduate students at the Virginia Tech College of Engineering’s Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) have unveiled CHARLI, which they are calling the first full-sized, walking, untethered, humanoid … Continue reading →

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