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January 27, 2016

Russia launches ambitious cosmic robotics project
Moscow (Sputnik) Jan 27, 2016
The development of state-of-the-art robots capable of operating in outer space will begin in Russia this year, media reports said. Russian scientists will begin the development of sophisticated robots capable of operating in outer space later in 2016, according to media reports. A source in the country's space industry said that at least three of these robots will be built in Russia by 2025. "The three space robots will be constructed before the end of 2014. They will be able to perfor ... read more

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Scientists urge world to stop killer robots The world must act quickly to avert a future in which autonomous robots with artificial intelligence roam the battlefields killing humans, scientists and arms experts warned at an elite gathering in the Swiss Alps. ... more		NASA counting on humanoid robots in deep space exploration As humanity moves forward with space exploration, we should prepare for risky and extremely hazardous endeavors such as manned missions to Mars and asteroids. Having fully operational robotic help r ... more		'Squishy' robot fingers aid deep sea exploration During a 2014 talk on his exploration of deep-sea coral reefs, Baruch College marine biologist David Gruber showed a video of clunky robotic hands collecting fragile specimens of coral and sponges f ... more
				The Voyage of a Lifetime: New Horizons Marks 10 Years Since Launch Ten years ago one of the great robotic explorers of our age - NASA's New Horizons spacecraft - rocketed into the sky above the Florida coastline. The tiny probe - weighing barely 1,000 pounds - sped ... more		European space boss has 'crazy' Moon Village plan The European Space Agency's new boss elaborated Friday on his vision for a multinational research village on the Moon - a leading contender for a project to succeed the International Space Station. ... more

Trimble to provide GPS survey systems for U.S. Marines The U.S. Navy selected Trimble to supply its GPS Survey systems to the U.S. Marines to be used for topographic missions. ... more		Microbots individually controlled using 'mini force fields' Researchers are using a technology likened to "mini force fields" to independently control individual microrobots operating within groups, an advance aimed at using the tiny machines in areas includ ... more		European Response to Escalating Space Security Crisis BlackSky to deliver advanced Gen-3 tactical ISR capabilities to international customer Geopolitical instability and AI drive transformation in EO market		Russian Scientists Developing Avatar Robot for Extraterrestrial Exploration Russian scientists from the state-run Android Technics firm are working on an "avatar robot" that will replace humans on dangerous missions, such as during the exploration of the moon or Mars, the h ... more
				Will computers ever truly understand what we're saying From Apple's Siri to Honda's robot Asimo, machines seem to be getting better and better at communicating with humans. But some neuroscientists caution that today's computers will never truly underst ... more		NASA Marshall Center to Host FIRST Robotics Kick-Off at USSRC The 2016 FIRST Robotics season, a national robotic competition for students grades 9-12, will kick-off Jan. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The ... more

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Time running out for comet probe Philae Scientists will send a few final prods to robot lab Philae, incommunicado on the surface of a comet hurtling through space, but hopes for a reply are running out, they said Tuesday. ... more		Last-chance bid to contact space robot Philae Scientists initiated Friday a last-chance manoeuvre to contact a long-silent robot-lab dropped more than a year ago onto the surface of a comet hurtling through our solar system. ... more		European Response to Escalating Space Security Crisis BlackSky to deliver advanced Gen-3 tactical ISR capabilities to international customer Geopolitical instability and AI drive transformation in EO market		Momentum builds for creation of 'moon villages' Villages on the moon, constructed through cooperation between astronauts and robotic systems on the lunar surface, could become a reality as early as 2030. That's the consensus of a recent internati ... more
Battle for digital life takes center stage at tech show The battle to be at the center of your digital life has taken on a new dimension amid a proliferation of connected devices. ... more		Gadgets get smarter, friendlier at CES show From drones, cars and robots to jewelry, appliances and TVs, the new technology on display at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show promises to be smarter and friendlier than ever. ... more		Russia's Uran-9 robotic combat system hits international market Rosoboronexport, a subsidiary of Russian state-owned corporation Rostec, will begin promoting the Uran-9 multipurpose robotic combat system on the international market. ... more		New social robot Nadine has a personality On Tuesday, engineers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore unveiled an emotionally intelligent robot. The robot, named Nadine, has been employed as a receptionist at the university to test her skills. ... more

	NTU scientists unveil social and telepresence robots Say hello to Nadine, a 'receptionist' at Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore). She is friendly, and will greet you back. Next time you meet her, she will remember your name and your prev ... more		U.S. Marine Corps rules out robotic dog, mule The U.S. Marine Corps has decided its Legged Squad Support System, or LS3, also known as the "robotic mule," is too loud to use on the battlefield. ... more

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