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New York scientists prove robotic fish can fit in

, Feb 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

One of the most widely known but not fully understood processes in the animal kingdom is when fish swim together in a pack, or as it's more commonly referred to, a "school." A pair of researchers at New York's Polytechnic Institute decided that building a robotic fish and manipulating the way it moves would allow them to create controlled experiments to figure out why seeing a school of fish is so common. Read The Full Story

Paleontologists use 3-D printed bones to create robot dinosaurs

, Feb 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Oh heck yeah! This is one of the coolest things I've read in a long time. Paleontologists at Drexel University are using a 3-D printer to turn fossilized dinosaur bones into robotic dinosaurs, how freaking awesome is that! This team of paleontologists was fed up with using the traditional tools of the trade, which include things like plaster, burlap, and pickaxes. These guys wanted something modern to give them a better understanding of how dinosaurs lived and moved. Read The Full Story

Korean-developed robot can help fight fires

, Feb 22nd 2012 Discuss [2]

We've seen a lot of stories about state-of-the-art robotics being used for military applications. After all, one of the best potential uses for having an impervious remote-controlled object is to send it into places that are too dangerous for actual humans to enter. However, those situations don't just exist in war zones; they can happen right in your backyard, for example if there is a fire. Read The Full Story

“Romeo” robot aims to be helpful, is creepy

, Feb 20th 2012 Discuss [4]

What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. But how sweet is the latest advancement in personal caretaking robots? This creation, known affectionately as Romeo, says he will functional enough to assist humans with their chores later this year. At least, that's what his creators programmed to say in a YouTube video designed to show the progress they's made in the last couple years. Read The Full Story

Harvard researchers highlight robots made from DNA

, Feb 16th 2012 Discuss [4]

Scientists have managed to create a robot created entirely out of DNA, an advancement that could make it possible to effectively kill cancer cells or other diseases that don't have a simple cure. The microscopic robots use incredibly sophisticated directives that seek out specific cells. Then, based on the robot's programming the cells are either destroyed or reprogrammed. Read The Full Story

Cornell University engineers develop dart-throwing, basketball-shooting robot

, Feb 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

Engineers from Cornell University have teamed up with the University of Chicago and managed to put their minds together to create a robotic creation that will forever serve manking - it can play darts with extreme precision no matter how long it's been in the bar. Actually, it's not even a full-flung robot. Right now it's just the arm, but its ability to spot targets and aim accordingly is remarkable. Read The Full Story

Scientists create hockey-playing robot, in Canada of course

, Feb 14th 2012 Discuss [1]

When they're not making scientific advancements in maple syrup, Canadians generally turn their attention to hockey. Okay, that's all for this round of stereotypical news headlines, but seriously, researchers in Canada have taken the time to create an autonomous humanoid robot that can play hockey. The robot, named Jennifer, is capable of maneuvering around ice and shooting pucks with precision into a goal. In other words, she's more athletic than me. Read The Full Story

Wow Stuff teases robotic toy it calls the “greatest toy in the universe”

, Feb 13th 2012 Discuss [7]

When it comes to toys, pretty much everything claims to be the coolest thing you've ever seen. They have to. That's how they lure in weak-minded parents who succomb to their child's every request. But based on the fact that this particular toy is the subject of a YouTube video that reached around 500,000 views in a single day, its manufacturer may actually be onto something. Read The Full Story

Japanese scientists create Avatar in real life, sort of

, Feb 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

A group of Japanese researchers have developed technology that allows someone to wear a visor and a special pair of gloves to control a nearby robot. It's like putting yourself in place of the robot, from the comfort of sitting down. If that sounds at all confusing, how about we put it this way - it's like the movie Avatar but in real life. Oh yeah; you knew it was only a matter of time, right? Read The Full Story

iRobot Warrior robot can lift 150 pounds, uses an Xbox controller

, Feb 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

This guy eats Roombas for breakfast. It's called the Warrior, it weighs 450 pounds, and it can carry stuff, destroy stuff, or do stuff (like opening a door). Although you won't find this bad boy at Sears anytime soon, it is created by the same company everyone knows and loves for the Roomba and Scooba floor-cleaning robots. But iRobot's reach has long extended beyond the domesticated fare. This latest creation is the newest in its history of offering military-grade robotics. Read The Full Story

DARPA begins testing LS3 robot pack mule

, Feb 8th 2012 Discuss [6]

DARPA has begun real world testing of a quadruped robot that can traverse all sorts of terrain and act as a pack mule for soldiers. This semi-autonomous robot is called Legged Squad Support System (LS3) and is developed from Boston Dynamic's Big Dog and Alpha Dog robots. The agency has released the first field test video of the LS3 navigating an outdoor terrain. Read The Full Story

San Antonio surgeons perform first successful robotic throat cancer surgery

, Feb 6th 2012 Discuss [4]

A woman is recovering today after having a cancerous tumor removed from the back of her throat. Actually, there is probably more than one woman in that situation, but not many of them are waking up today without an incision scar somewhere on her head. She's the first successful patient to undergo robotic surgery for throat cancer, and her doctors are optimistic about her prognosis. Read The Full Story
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