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May 21, 2016

Robot's in-hand eye maps surroundings, determines hand's location
Pittsburgh PA (SPX) May 19, 2016
Before a robot arm can reach into a tight space or pick up a delicate object, the robot needs to know precisely where its hand is. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute have shown that a camera attached to the robot's hand can rapidly create a 3-D model of its environment and also locate the hand within that 3-D world. Doing so with imprecise cameras and wobbly arms in real-time is tough, but the CMU team found they could improve the accuracy of the map by incorporating th ... read more

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Macau shows off robot croupiers as hopes of recovery rise Robot roulette dealers, animated playing cards and a gaming table that shakes its own dice were on show in the gambling hub of Macau Tuesday as experts forecast a two-year casino revenue downturn could be coming to an end. ... more		A year of mystery swirls around latest X-37B mission The semi-classified X-37B robot spaceplane hasn't received much attention, despite the fact that it is on its fourth flight in space. At least, that's the official story. Launched in May 2015, the l ... more		AAC Microtec to develop miniaturized motion controller for space rovers and robots The European Space Agency ESA has awarded Uppsala-based AAC Microtec the contract to develop an advanced miniaturized motion controller for future robotic exploration missions to Mars. The contract ... more
				Using static electricity, RoboBees can land and stick to surfaces Call them the RoboBats. In a recent article in Science, Harvard roboticists demonstrate that their flying microrobots, nicknamed the RoboBees, can now perch during flight to save energy - like bats, ... more		Robots get creative to cut through clutter Clutter is a special challenge for robots, but new Carnegie Mellon University software is helping robots cope, whether they're beating a path across the Moon or grabbing a milk jug from the back of ... more

Transition from Operations to Decommissioning by Preparing a Safe, Cost-Effective Shut Down and Waste Management Strategy

China's Midea makes takeover offer for German robotics firm Chinese appliance giant Midea on Wednesday launched a takeover offer for German industrial robotics supplier Kuka and is seeking at least a 30 percent stake, according to a statement, the latest major overseas Chinese investment. ... more		Hybrid hydrostatic transmission enables robots with human-like grace and precision A new type of hydrostatic transmission that combines hydraulic and pneumatic lines can safely and precisely drive robot arms, giving them the delicacy necessary to pick up an egg without breaking it ... more		Romania says Russian drone breached its airspace MSBAI wins DoD contract to accelerate OrbitGuard for space situational awarenes Next-Gen Automotive Innovation: Smarter, Safer, More Connected		Researchers teach AI system to run complex physics experiment A pair of physicists in Australia have trained an artificial intelligence system to replicate the experiment that won the 2001 Nobel Prize. ... more
				Soft wearable robot lightens heavy loads A flexible exosuit, developed by researchers at Harvard University, reduces the energy cost of walking when carrying heavy load, according to a proof-of-principle study published in the open access ... more		Ingestible robot operates in simulated stomach In experiments involving a simulation of the human esophagus and stomach, researchers at MIT, the University of Sheffield, and the Tokyo Institute of Technology have demonstrated a tiny origami robo ... more

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Pentagon's research agency showcases future tech Johnny Matheny's handshake is friendly, confident and firm - though not in the bone-crushing manner favored by some of the alpha types here in the Pentagon. ... more		This 5-fingered robot hand learns to get a grip on its own Robots today can perform space missions, solve a Rubik's cube, sort hospital medication and even make pancakes. But most can't manage the simple act of grasping a pencil and spinning it around to ge ... more		Romania says Russian drone breached its airspace MSBAI wins DoD contract to accelerate OrbitGuard for space situational awarenes Next-Gen Automotive Innovation: Smarter, Safer, More Connected		Bee model will help development of aerial robotics Scientists have built a computer model that shows how bees use vision to detect the movement of the world around them and avoid crashing. This research, published in PLOS Computational Biology, is a ... more
Rover technology for space now being used on Earth Every day, people around the world use thousands of products and services that have originated or advanced, through space research and technology. Canadian company Ontario Drive and Gear Ltd. (ODG), ... more		Robot built to aid astronauts nearly ready for Mars A robot developed in Scotland could be ready to set foot on Mars by 2021. Valkyrie, the humanoid is 1.8 meters tall, weighs 125 kilograms, walks on two legs and has arms that can grasp objects - per ... more		Investigations on microscopic imaging camera continue Opportunity is exploring Marathon Valley on the rim of Endeavour crater, searching specific outcrops for evidence of clay minerals. The rover is currently conducting an in-situ (contact) science inv ... more		Johns Hopkins scientist programs robot for 'soft tissue' surgery Not even the surest surgeon's hand is quite as steady and consistent as a robotic arm built of metal and plastic, programmed to perform the same motions over and over. So could it handle the slipper ... more

	Newly developed EOD robot delivered to Army An enhanced robotic explosive ordnance disposal device has been delivered to the U.S. Army by RE2 Robotics of Pennsylvania. ... more		Tim Peake goes roving In a live space-to-ground test of human-robot cooperation, ESA astronaut Tim Peake will control a rover on Earth on Friday from the International Space Station, helping prepare for future exploratio ... more

Manipulating light to advance quantum entanglement research

Top Japan start-up Sakana AI touts nature-inspired tech

Galileo daughter mission named Celeste to strengthen navigation resilience

Machines can learn to respond to new situations like human beings would		Opportunity completes mini-walkabout		New tools for human-machine collaborative design		Algorithm for robot teams handles moving obstacles		Fish-eyed lens cuts through the dark
Chinese-made, US-bound: automakers eye exports		NASA seeks industry ideas for an advanced Mars satellite		Solar electric propulsion for deep space exploration		Robots could get 'touchy' with self-powered smart skin		Autonomous vehicles face test limits tto prove safety

University of Sussex research brings 'smart hands' closer to reality

Living in a bubble: inflatable modules could be the future of space habitats

Scientists invent robotic 'artist' that spray paints giant murals

Humanoid robotics and computer avatars could help treat social disorders

SpaceX cargo arrives at crowded space station

Scientists program microbots to clean polluted water

Touching a robot can elicit physiological arousal in humans

Private equity firm acquires iRobot defense business

Gestures improve communication - even with robots

Skilled drone pilots needed

Robot Technology Set to Invade Earth

'Alien' Robot Technology Set to Invade Earth

Help Wanted: Skilled Drone Pilots

Moving microswimmers with tiny swirling flows

No plans for killer US military robots... yet

Program Aims to Facilitate Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites

Microagents with revolutionary potential

Cargo ship reaches space station on resupply run

TEPCO bungles Fukushima cleanup as robots damaged by Radiation

Microsoft grounds foul-mouthed teen-speak bot

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