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Philae comet lander phones home | Gizmag
Hallie Siegel
15 Jun 2015
After seven months of hibernation and dwindling hopes, the European Space Agency has announced that its unmanned Philae comet lander has reestablished contact with mission control in Darmstadt.See it ...
Catalia Health Gets $1.25 Million From Khosla Ventures For Its Healthcare Robot
Andra Keay
12 Jun 2015
Catalia Health chief executive Cory Kidd has spent the past 20 years working on how to apply robotics to improve personal health. Now, nearly a year after..Sourced through Scoop.it from: techcrunch.co...
As Great Whites Patrol the Surf, a Drone Patrols the Sharks
Andra Keay
12 Jun 2015
A new drone used by one OC lifeguard department is proving to be a promising tool in keeping beaches safe.Sourced through Scoop.it from: patch.comAs an Aussie, I'm very keen to find out if drones are ...
Google’s big bet that will change your world
Andra Keay
11 Jun 2015
The US stands to lead in robotics in the factory. Google and other companies are investing millions to boost manufacturing productivity.Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.cnbc.comMany countries and co...
China’s Troubling Robot Revolution | New York Times
Adriana Hamacher
11 Jun 2015
Will automation gut the country’s labor force, just as it needs consumer spending to bolster economic growth?See it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
NASA Hosts Media for Update on Asteroid Grand Challenge, Robotics Tour | Nasa.gov
Adriana Hamacher
11 Jun 2015
Media and social media are invited to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland Tuesday, June 16 for an update on the agency's Asteroid Grand Challenge and the robotic systems that wil...
Korean robot makers walk off with $2 million prize | NY Times
Hallie Siegel
08 Jun 2015
"The Korean victory is a validation of the work of JunHo Oh, the designer of the Hubo family of humanoid robots in development since 2002. The winning Hubo is a clever machine that can kneel and drive...
Robots Learn to Push Heavy Objects With Their Bodies, Just Like You | IEEE Spectrum
Adriana Hamacher
08 Jun 2015
Whole-body shoving allows robots to move some heavy stuffSee it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
Robot Revolution Explores Visionary World through Cutting-edge Robots | Scientific Computing
Adriana Hamacher
07 Jun 2015
“They’re here … to help and improve our lives,” The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago announces on its Web site.See it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
We’re not doomed: A supercut of robots falling down | Engadget
Adriana Hamacher
07 Jun 2015
Today's action at the DARPA Robotics Challenge has been interesting, but if there's one takeaway so far it's this: the robot apocalypse is not here yet.See it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
Team KAIST Wins DARPA Robotics Challenge | IEEE Spectrum
Adriana Hamacher
07 Jun 2015
It was a nail-biting final round as Team KAIST completed a perfect run with the fastest time, winning the $2 million grand prizeSee it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
Live video and tweets from the #DARPADRC Finals | Robohub
Andra Keay
05 Jun 2015
Live video and tweets from the #DARPADRC FinalsSourced through Scoop.it from: robohub.orgI'm live tweeting - so join me @svrobo for all the spoilers ahead of the slightly delayed live video :)&nb...
The Challenges And Benefits Of Robotics In The Next 5 Years | WT VOX
Adriana Hamacher
03 Jun 2015
Robots are already moving out of the research lab, off the factory floor and into our everyday lives. But how will those robots evolve—and how will we see them—in the next five years? Robo...
This Little Robot Wants to Be Your Best Friend | WIRED
Andra Keay
02 Jun 2015
Musio wants to talk to you, be your pal, and control your smart home.Source: www.wired.comAnother robot that promises much but won't be delivered for another year. *sighSee on Scoop.it - The Robot Tim...
Robotics: Ethics of artificial intelligence | Nature.com
Adriana Hamacher
28 May 2015
Four leading researchers share their concerns and solutions for reducing societal risks from intelligent machines.See it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
Robots are learning how to limp like animals | The Verge
Adriana Hamacher
28 May 2015
Robots somehow seem most lifelike when they're not working quite right. Watching a spidery mechanical creature struggle to keep going after losing a limb feels like watching a wounded animal, with...
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Damage Recovery Algorithm Could Make All Robots Unstoppable | spectrum.ieee.org
Adriana Hamacher
28 May 2015
Robots break all the time, and if they could just deal with it themselves, weSee it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
The Most Important Insights From Mary Meeker’s 2015 Internet Trends Report
Andra Keay
27 May 2015
If you want to understand tech, Mary Meeker's Internet Trends reports are the closest you'll get to gospel. Today the Kleiner Perkins partner released her..Source: techcrunch.comCommercial drone sales...
Airware And DJI/Accel Launch Drone Investment Funds
Andra Keay
27 May 2015
Airware makes a flexible drone operating system. DJI makes the top consumer drones. But they need to bundle up with industry-specific hardware and software..Source: techcrunch.comNot one but two ...
New Approach Trains Robots to Match Human Dexterity and Speed | NYTimes
Adriana Hamacher
26 May 2015
Linking several powerful software techniques makes it possible for a robot to learn tasks rapidly with a relatively little training.See it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
MIT’s Humanoid Robot Goes to Robo Boot Camp | Wired
Adriana Hamacher
25 May 2015
MIT's humanoid robot is going to compete in DARPA's Robotics Challenge finals in two weeks. But can it walk on its own two feet?See it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
Carmakers’ automated dilemma: How to keep drivers from feeling like robots | Washington Post
Adriana Hamacher
25 May 2015
Buyers are drawn to the idea of fewer dangers and drudgeries, but they are still leery of self-driving technology.See it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
Uber gutted Carnegie Mellon’s top robotics lab to build self-driving cars | The Verge
Adriana Hamacher
22 May 2015
This January, as much of the world was getting over its post-holiday hangovers, people began disappearing from Carnegie Mellon University's robotics center. At first it was only a few individuals,...S...
The iCubs are coming! How robots could teach our kids and do our dirty work | The Guardian
Adriana Hamacher
22 May 2015
They dance, play, swear and beg you to touch them. They may even let you snog someone on the other side of the planet. Meet the robots of tomorrowSee it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
MIT’s Humanoid Robot Goes to Robo Boot Camp | WIRED
Adriana Hamacher
22 May 2015
MIT's humanoid robot is going to compete in DARPA's Robotics Challenge finals in two weeks. But can it walk on its own two feet?See it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
DARPA to fast-track robotics innovations | Defense Systems
Adriana Hamacher
19 May 2015
By shortening the contracting and development process, the agency wants to engage “nontraditional performers” in rapid, low-cost development of breakthrough technologies.See it on Scoop.it...
Open Source Robotics Foundation Prepares for DRC Finals and Beyond | Spectrum.ieee
Adriana Hamacher
19 May 2015
OSRF is branching out to keep developing ROS and GazeboSee it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
Robot revolution by 2020? Japan launches pro-robot campaign | rt.com
Adriana Hamacher
19 May 2015
Even in an age when serious talk of killer robots is reaching as high as the United Nations, there are counter arguments and enthusiasts: Japan has just set up an organization promoting robots, and it...
This Little 3-D Printed Robot Cracks Combination Locks in 30 Seconds | WIRED
Adriana Hamacher
16 May 2015
An invasion of 3-D printed robots may be coming, capable of popping combination locks in as little as half a minute.See it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
Your Finger on a Tablet Can Control Entire Swarms of Robots | Spectrum.ieee.org
Adriana Hamacher
16 May 2015
Need to control a lot of robots? This tablet interface makes it easySee it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
Robots Might Be the Necessary Future of Urban Pet Ownership | Spectrum.ieee.org
Adriana Hamacher
16 May 2015
Urban life makes keeping pets difficult, and robots may become the new normalSee it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
Teaching robotics in schools in Uganda | BBC News
Adriana Hamacher
16 May 2015
Solomon King Benge, founder of Fundi Bots, explains why he started his technology enterprise teaching robotics in Uganda.See it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
Robotics startup Jibo raises $25 million, brings on Nuance exec as CEO | BetaBoston
Adriana Hamacher
15 May 2015
Steve Chambers says he first heard about the “social robotics” startup Jibo in late 2013, when two friends mentioned the startup to him within two hours on the same day.See it on Scoop.it,...
The 7 Best Cities For Robotics Right Now | Gizmodo
Adriana Hamacher
15 May 2015
RoboUniverse, robotics’ annual meeting of the minds, is rolling out in New York City this week—and in the keynote address today, we learned where the best robotics work in the world is hap...
Scientists want to send a fish-like ‘soft robot’ to swim the oceans of Europa | Washington Post
Adriana Hamacher
15 May 2015
Cornell researchers want to create a squid-like underwater rover to explore one of the many moons of Jupiter.See it on Scoop.it, via pRobotika...
Lily is the World’s First Throw-and-Shoot Camera | petapixel
Ioannis K. Erripis
13 May 2015
Lily is a new robotic camera drone that aims to shake up not only the drone industry, but the camera industry as a whole. It's the world's first "throw-andSource: petapixel.comhttps://www.lily.camera/...
