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Robot archaeologist discovers new chambers under Temple of Quetzalcoatl

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

... of the Sun have begun using a robotic archaeologist to explore caverns and tunnels ... for a normal human to explore. The robot is called Tlaloc II-TC and gets... the way. The human archaeologists lowered the robot into a 2000-year-old tunnel ...

New robots shed light on origins of sea turtles

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

..., that engineers are designing and building robots that replicate the movements of a ... the origins of these animals. The robot is called the FlipperBot, and it ... were like with more paleontologically realistic robots." He notes that most animals ...

Humans have empathy for robots, says study

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

... whether humans can have empathy towards robots, especially as they advance and ... watching both violence and affection towards robots and towards humans. According to the... implementation of uniquely humanlike abilities in robots like theory of mind, emotion ...

Harvard’s robotic insects fly for the first time

...for some and paranoia for others - robot insects, which are about the... week the first flight of robotic insects in a Harvard lab... grad student Pakpong Chirarattananon. The robot measured in at half the... first controlled flight of a robot as small as an insect...

Bank of Canada reveals polymer note decked out with robot arms

, Apr 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

... ever issued, but the lesser denomination also features Canada's awesome robot arms and was unveiled in part by Commander Chris Hadfield of...The $5 note features a picture of Canadarm2 and Dextre, robotic arms that were used in part to construct and further ...

Scientists create artificial skin capable of feeling

, Apr 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

... as scientists attempt to create robots that are able to assist... of situations. One thing that robots need to be able to... a step forward in allowing robots and other machines to mimic... technology could be used in robotics, human computer interfaces, and other...

Lego Mindstorms EV3 set to invade classrooms

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

...Lego has announced that their new Mindstorms EV3 robotic sets will be set for classroom use... allow you to build different kinds of robots that you can control with an app... through the process of building a Mindstorms robot. Kits start at $340, and they're...

Manned Mars missions in 20 years say space experts

, May 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

... NASA and the Jet Propulsion Lab used to deploy Curiosity, the robotic rover that has been drilling samples from the Martian surface. ... a little further, of course, though there'll likely be robotic missions before humans even leave Earth in order to test ...

Hexa drone is half-hexacopter, half-hexapod, 100% terrifying

, May 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

When the robots finally come to harvest us, they'll probably descend from the skies and then scuttle, spider-... horror of a six-bladed hexacopter and a 6-legged hexapod, the omnidirectional robot can either tackle terrain on-foot or take to the air to avoid ...

NASA to explore Greenland with GROVER robot

When someone mentions a NASA rover, the first thing we think of is Mars or some other celestial body. Our perspective will need to change soon, however, with NASA planning to deploy a rover in the icy tundra of Greenland on May 3. The rover will be tasked...

NASA’s Opportunity rover is back in action

... rover team. Opportunity is no longer in standby automode and has resumed normal operations." Such is the simple life of a robot who has spent many years rolling around the Red Planet. Communication with the Curiosity rover will happen soon. [via Space]...

Clean up space or suffer satellite destruction warns ESA

, Apr 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

... reports, as well as more outlandish proposals that include deflecting rogue objects with laser light, and even repositioning them with robots, such as a 2011 suggestion by an Italian aerospace engineer. His idea was to actively chase down objects, seize ...

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