Frontline Military Technology Promises Battery Revolution
The batteries store the electrical energy within the physical structure of a device, thus helping to reduce or eliminate the need for traditional batteries. Similar technology could readily be applied to mobile robotics platforms.
The Next Best Thing to Being There
Someday everyone could have their own avatar.
Electronic Cocoons on Wheels
The DOT proposes guidelines for infotainment systems and other in-car electronic devices.
Computer Scientist Developing Intersections of the Future to Serve Fully Autonomous Vehicles
The system, which employs AI driver agents (the autonomous vehicles) that “call ahead” and reserve a space and a time at an approaching intersection, might also have applications in factory and warehouse settings.
Another ROS Milestone
Robot Operating System
From Bone to Brontosaurus
You can use a 3D printer to create just about anything, even robotic dinosaurs...
Researchers Develop DNA Nanorobot to Trigger Targeted Therapeutic Responses
Inspired by the mechanics of the body's own immune system, the technology might one day be used to program immune responses to treat various diseases.
Australian Scientists Develop Atom-Sized Transistor
The development may yield the elementary building block for a future quantum computer, which might give unprecedented processing power to robots operating beyond the range of cloud-based services (e.g., in space or underwater).
Analyst Outlook
Fast, Brainy Robots and a Fistful of Patents
2012 Already Breaking Well for Adept Technology
Analyst Outlook
MAKO Skirts Adverse Scrutiny
MAKOplasty Comes Under Fire from Some Quarters
Analyst Outlook
Up the Down Elevator for iRobot
After its dramatic stock plunge, analysts still recommend it as a buy
In-depth Analysis
Robots Among Us
Consumer Robotics Knocking at the Front Door
Scientists Test MRI Controllable Pill
Mini-robot as an endoscopic capsule to deliver drugs or perform laser surgery.
Miniature Robot Removes Stomach Cancer From Within
Researchers in Singapore have created a miniature robot to remove early-stage stomach cancers.
iRobot Invests $6 Million in InTouch Health
Investment established to explore opportunities for healthcare applications on iRobot platforms.
Robots and the Law
First Contact: A Primer on Robots, the Law and Humans
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