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 Bonn, Germany (SPX) Nov 06, 2012 Computer scientists from the University of Bonn have developed a new robot whose source code and design plan is publicly accessible. It is intended to facilitate the entry into research on humanoids, in particular, the TeenSize Class of the RoboCup. The scientists recently introduced the new robot at the IROS Conference (International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems) in Portugal. With its white head and black body, "NimbRo-OP" looks almost human. After all, at a height of 95 centimete ... read more |
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 Flying rescue robot can avoid obstacles U.S. researchers say they have created an autonomous flying robot that is as smart as a bird when it comes to maneuvering around obstacles. ... more | |
  Preliminary Self-Portrait of Curiosity by Rover's Arm Camera On Sol 84 (Oct. 31, 2012), the Curiosity rover used the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) to capture the set of thumbnail images stitched together to create this full-color self-portrait. This sel ... more | |
  Curious About Life: Interview with Jennifer Stern The Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover has 10 science instruments, and each will be used in the coming weeks and months to help characterize the environment of Mars and determine if the planet ... more | |
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 Powered exoskeleton helps paralyzed walk People paralyzed below the waist who thought they would never take another step could gain some independence thanks to a new exoskeleton, U.S. researchers say. ... more | |
 Advanced exoskeleton promises more independence for people with paraplegia The dream of regaining the ability to stand up and walk has come closer to reality for people paralyzed below the waist who thought they would never take another step. A team of engineers at Vanderb ... more | |
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Greenland is helpful, but not vital, for US missile defense
European military mission in Greenland as US aim 'remains intact'
Amazon expands 'sovereign cloud' in Europe | |
  U.S. 'mulls buying Israeli robot gunboats' The U.S. military is reported to be testing a missile-armed, remote-controlled robotic boats developed by Israel's Rafael Advanced Defenses Systems, possibly to bolster its naval capabilities in the Persian Gulf where it's locked in a mainly maritime confrontation with Iran. ... more | |
  NASA's LADEE Spacecraft Gets Final Science Instrument Installed Engineers at NASAs Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., have installed the third and final science instrument that will fly onboard NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LAD ... more | |
 Training Your Robot the PaR-PaR Way Teaching a robot a new trick is a challenge. You can't reward it with treats and it doesn't respond to approval or disappointment in your voice. For researchers in the biological sciences, however, ... more | |
 European mission to search for moon water A European mission to the moon will search for signs of water that could allow future astronauts to set up habitats on its surface, scientists say. ... more |
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 How Space Station Can Help Humans Follow Curiosity to Mars and Beyond With all of the excitement of the Mars Curiosity landing, many are looking to move from robots to humans for exploration beyond Earth's orbit. Keeping in mind the Seven Minutes of Terror, just imagi ... more | |
  Kennedy Supporting Effort to Develop Satellite Servicing Capabilities With satellites playing increasingly important roles in everyday life, NASA is developing the technology to build Earth-orbiting, roving "service stations" capable of extending the life of these spa ... more | |
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An earthquake on a chip: New tech could make smartphones smaller, faster
Engineered ligands deliver durable high efficiency perovskite solar cells
Pendulum device taps power from ocean currents | |
Northrop Grumman Remotec to Begin Delivering Titus Robot in December Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) subsidiary Remotec Inc. will begin deliveries in December of Titus TM, the newest and smallest member of its Andros TM line of unmanned ground vehicles (UGV ... more | |
 Curious About Life: Interview with Jen Eigenbrode The Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover has 10 science instruments, and each will be used in the coming weeks and months to help characterize the environment of Mars and determine if the planet ... more | |
 Japan robot suit offers hope for nuclear work Brain wave-controlled robot suits that allow wearers to don heavy radiation protection without feeling the weight were unveiled in Japan on Thursday. ... more | |
NASA's Ironman-Like Exoskeleton Could Give Astronauts, Paraplegics Improved Mobility and Strength Marvel Comic's fictional superhero, Ironman, uses a powered armor suit that allows him superhuman strength. While NASA's X1 robotic exoskeleton can't do what you see in the movies, the latest roboti ... more |
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