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Space Robot Can Autonomously Reconfigure Itself

Space Robot Can Autonomously Reconfigure Itself

Electronics / Robotics

created Jun 15, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (14) | comments 6 feature

A robot designed to work in space should ideally be a Jack of all trades, with the ability to perform a wide variety of tasks by itself. By having one robot that can handle many jobs, astronauts can cut down ...





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New robot skier takes to the slopes

New robot skier takes to the slopes (w/ Video)

Electronics / Robotics

created Oct 23, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (6) | comments 1 weblog

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new robot skier has been invented that can be fitted with off-the-shelf skis. This is not the first skiing robot, since Japanese scientists have produced their own (see PhysOrg.com article here), but is bigger and heavie ...


The brain-machine interface (right) equipped with headgear to measure electrical current and blood flow in the brain

New robot 'steered by human thought': Honda

Electronics / Robotics

created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (14) | comments 5

Japan's Honda said Tuesday it had developed a robot steered by human thought, thanks to a helmet-like device that measures a person's brain activity and sends signals to the machine.


Medical robotics expert explores the human-machine interface

Medical robotics expert explores the human-machine interface

Electronics / Robotics

created Jan 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Jacob Rosen, associate professor of computer engineering at the Jack Baskin School of Engineering, University of California, Santa Cruz, is developing a wearable robotic "exoskeleton" that ...


This curvaceous humanoid made of layers of cardboard is billed as the first eco-friendly robot

Robo-chefs and fashion-bots on show in Tokyo

Electronics / Robotics

created Nov 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Forget the Transformers and Astroboy: Japan's latest robots don't save the world -- they cook snacks, play with your kids, model clothes, and search for disaster victims.


Robot-assisted minimally-invasive CABG surgery

Medicine & Health / Other

created Apr 07, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dr. Robert Poston is a pioneer in the use of robotics for minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He recently joined BMC as chief of cardiac surgery. With his arrival, BMC has become one of only one of 9 hospitals across the ...


The robot may be used to help rescue people trapped in destroyed buildings, Ryu said

Japanese researcher unveils 'hummingbird robot'

Electronics / Robotics

created Dec 28, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (12) | comments 1

Japanese researchers said Monday they had developed a "hummingbird robot" that can flutter around freely in mid-air with rapid wing movements.


Waseda Flutist Robot

Musical robots perform duets (w/ Video)

Electronics / Robotics

created Nov 26, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 0 weblog

(PhysOrg.com) -- A flute playing robot unveiled by Waseda University last year has been joined by a robot saxophonist in a Classical music duet. The aim of the project was to design robots that could respond ...


Supermarket robot to help the elderly

Supermarket robot to help the elderly (w/ Video)

Electronics / Robotics

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (6) | comments 1 weblog

(PhysOrg.com) -- Robovie-II, a retail-assistant robot designed to help elderly and disabled people shop in supermarkets, is being tested in Kyoto, in Japan.


People surround the battery-powered underwater glider "Scarlet Knight" after its arrival at the port of Baiona

Robot completes first underwater crossing of Atlantic Ocean

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Dec 09, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (11) | comments 2

Spain on Wednesday handed back to the United States a robot which last week completed the first underwater crossing of the Atlantic Ocean to help monitor climate change by tracking temperatures.


Tiny robots used in surgical procedures

Medicine & Health / Research

created Jan 12, 2009 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Tiny robots that aid surgical procedures and medical checkups currently are the focus of intense research and study. In fact, some of these small-scale devices already are in practical use.



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