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Integrated Circuits Turn 50
By Brenda Stokes on Monday, Sep 15th 2008 1 CommentScientists work to develop human-friendly robot tech
By Brenda Stokes on Friday, Sep 12th 2008 No Comments
While we are years away from the sort of sentient AI depicted in the movies, that isn’t stopping scientists from working on getting some of the mechanics down now. Of particular concern is somehow preventing robots in all their metallic goodness from hurting people.
Scientists at the University of Pisa’s Faculty of Engineering are currently focusing on fool proofing robot arms. What sounds like a straightforward operation is actually quite complicated in that it must account for malfunction, software bugs and glitches, problems with sensors and more. Even human error must be taken into consideration to completely make robot arms safe.
Large Hadron Collider tested; scientists rejoice
By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, Sep 10th 2008 No CommentsEven though some apprehension led up to the device’s launch, the Large Hadron Collider was switched on today and it successfully fired protons around a 17-mile tunnel. Physicists celebrated all over the world as the “white blips” flashed across the control screens, indicating the protons had successfully completed their journey.
Touch-Hear concept puts knowledge at your fingertips–literally
By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Sep 9th 2008 No CommentsThe Touch-Hear is an innovative concept that could potentially change the way we look and interact with the world. At the moment, when you want to know something you have to look it up. And while this has been dramatically simplified over the years–after all, you can look up information online now, where before you had to resort to the library–you still have to go to an external source for information.
Large Hadron Collider set to turn on; scientists get death threats
By Brenda Stokes on Monday, Sep 8th 2008 38 Comments
The Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, Switzerland is all ready to be switched on September 10th, and while it could bring scientific breakthroughs, like proof of dark matter and other particles, some scientists and spectators are concerned that the device spells doomsday.
On launch day, the device will be turned on and the first proton will shoot down the collider. And even with the machine running at 450 GeV, which is under a tenth of the collider’s full capacity, and with no collisions expected (the protons are only being fired in one direction), some scientists are receiving threatening emails, death threats and concerned phone calls from people wanting the project shut down. The reason? Why, it will cause the end of the world, of course.
Microgrippers could be future of surgery
By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Sep 2nd 2008 No Comments
Scientific breakthroughs, especially those that pertain to the medical field never fail to amaze me. And this one is no different. Surgery might look a whole lot different in the future thanks to a tiny new technology called microgrippers.
Microgrippers could be swallowed by a patient and then would be activated by chemicals and magnets within the body. Incisions could become a thing of the past.
AI Helicopters can learn new tricks by watching
By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Sep 2nd 2008 No CommentsNew AI technology seems to be popping up all over the place these days and a team over at Stanford have utilized autonomous bot tech for a little helicopter fun. They’ve developed robotic helicopters that can learn new tricks by watching other helicopters. For real!
ReWalk uses robotics to help paraplegics walk again
By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, Aug 28th 2008 No CommentsSometimes I’m just amazed by technology and this is one of those moments. ReWalk uses motorized leg supports to help people that do not have the use of their legs to walk again. Now that’s tech done right!
LED Streetlights tested in NYC
By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, Aug 21st 2008 No CommentsThe future is upon us! In New York City, a few LED streetlights are being tested. And if they’re approved, look to see brand new lampposts that sport LED lights.
‘Anti-Sound’ silences wind turbines
By Brenda Stokes on Monday, Aug 18th 2008 No CommentsWind power is growing at record speed. Texas even has plans to connect its remote area turbines to the grid in order to bring in massive amounts of energy. And despite these positive developments, one thing prevents wind power from being accepted with open arms. It’s the noise.
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