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http://claraty.jpl.nasa.gov/man/overview/index.php

CLARAty websnapr

This site contains information about the CLARAty reusable robotic software framework
>30 days ago by njeppoo, 1 User, more info save
http://www-robotics.jpl.nasa.gov/news/newsStory.cfm?NewsID=69

JPL Robotics: News websnapr

CLARAty is the Coupled Layer Architecture for Robotic Autonomy.
>30 days ago by njeppoo, 1 User, more info save
http://defensenews.com/story.php?f=2803275&c=america

Israel Wants Robotic Guns, Missiles To Guard Gaza Borde ... websnapr

"Once a target is verified and authorized for destruction, operators sitting safely behind command center computers push a button to fire the weapon." It's just like a computer game! Paging
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.physorg.com/news102155952.html

Tactile sensor acts as a human finger in minimally inva ... websnapr

"... it can sense the magnitude and the position of an applied force, slippage of a grasping tool, and the softness of an object, such as a cancerous tumor."
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.physorg.com/news102061120.html

Japanese firm unveils artificial hand with 'air muscles ... websnapr

"The robot maker unveiled what it called the world's first prototype of an artificial hand with "air muscles" that can do even delicate work like picking up a raw egg." Sex-toy ind
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.pinktentacle.com/2007/03/bionic-hand-with-can-crushing-grip/

Bionic hand with can-crushing grip websnapr

"...the world’s first electromechanical prosthetic hand with a grip strong enough to crush an empty beverage can." Even better than the real thing. Kind of.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://space.newscientist.com/article/dn11001-exploding-robots-may-scout-hazardous-asteroids.html

Exploding robots may scout hazardous asteroids websnapr

"A fleet of exploding probes could prepare the way for warding off hazardous asteroids. Several of the small spherical robots would land on a single asteroid, some exploding while others listen f
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.newscientisttech.com/article.ns?id=dn10645&feedid=tech_rss20

Greeter robot goes rental in Japan websnapr

"Japanese businesses looking for an employee with tireless enthusiasm and an unrivalled work ethic can now hire robot workers for an hourly wage." Befriend a benefits officer now!
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.physorg.com/news82910066.html

Robot Discovers Itself, Adapts to Injury websnapr

"Instead of giving the robot a rigid set of instructions, the researchers let it discover its own nature and work out how to control itself [...] The ability to build this "self-model"
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/29/hal-5-robotic-suit-ready-for-mass-production/

HAL-5 robotic suit ready for mass production websnapr

"Having already assisted a paralyzed individual (almost) summit a mountain, the ... suit will reportedly find itself in hospital wards [...] soon, and the company plans to produce "20 units&
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.physorg.com/news78600341.html

Japanese robot suit to let paralyzed move again websnapr

"When a person who suffered a stroke moves his or her active arm while wearing the suit, the paralyzed other arm will make the same motion by stretching and bending compressors that act as muscle
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/25/caterpillar-looking-to-build-robotic-machinery/

Caterpillar looking to build robotic machinery websnapr

"...the company is looking into GPS integration in order to examine terrain, geography, and location from afar, as well as utilizing autonomous instructions to handle lifting, moving..."
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,71797-0.html?tw=rss.index

Give 'em a (Working) Hand websnapr

"Founded last year, the nonprofit Open Prosthetics Project applies the ethical and intellectual property foundation of open-source software to the task of building better artificial limbs."
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/09/bionic_arm_and_medical_makers.html?cmp=otc-0d6b48984890

Bionic Arm and Medical Makers websnapr

"Jesse Sullivan has two prosthetic arms that are connected to his shoulder and controlled via electrical impulses. Besides being handy, they look awesome!" More bionic shenanigans, over at M
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://blogs.zdnet.com/emergingtech/?p=349

Taxis without drivers websnapr

"This project plans to eliminate city drivers and three trial sites have already been selected. For example, in 2008, Terminal 5 in London's Heathrow airport will be connected to the car park by
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.defensetech.org/archives/002723.html

Military Frisbees? websnapr

"Not just any frisbees, mind you. Robotic frisbees. Heavily armed robotic frisbees." The strange yet true world of military tech development.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/monster-the-robotic-drummer

Monster: The Robotic Drummer websnapr

I wonder if it's a truly authentic drummer - does it speed up toward the end of the song?
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.pinktentacle.com/2006/08/project-promises-blue-collar-bots-for-aging-society/

Japanese project promises blue-collar bots for aging so ... websnapr

If there aren't enough young people to look after the elderly, who the hell is going to build these robots, exactly?
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.space.com/news/060731_moon_plans.html

Multi-Nation Moon Collaboration Backed websnapr

No manned missions yet, but at least everyone's talking - and lobbing robots into the sky, of course.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.betterhumans.com/blogs/perdo/archive/2006/07/28/the-new-cold-war.aspx

The New Cold War websnapr

Will the development of robotic workforces in Communist countries provoke a new cold war of ideologies? I'm not sure whether this post is for or against, but it certainly has some interesting points t
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://shadowrobot.com/hand/overview.shtml

Shadow Robot Company: The Hand websnapr

Looks like someone's finally made a robotic hand that can do almost everything the human original can...pics and video available.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?rep=2&aid=295148&sid=nat

India to embark upon robotics, remote tech weapons websnapr

At least robot armies present the prospect of less *people* dying for politics and money
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://tecfa.unige.ch/perso/staf/nova/blog/2007/06/25/twitter-like-device-from-1930/

pasta and vinegar » Twitter-like device from 1930? websnapr

Location-based microblogging in the 30s: this “robotic” messenger display aims at “TO AID persons who wish to make or cancel appointments or inform friends of their whereabout“:
>30 days ago by zinkous, 1 User, more info save
http://fox.phoenix.az.us/2007/12/15/robots-chairs-and-libraries/

Robots, Chairs, and Libraries websnapr

My son could see walking through the library, activating every chair can find, then running, screaming and waving his arms, while a stampede of chairs came rumbling along after him.
>30 days ago by splicer, 1 User, more info save
http://hotproductdeals.net/robotic-pets/pleo-dinosaur/

Pleo Dinosaur - The Cutest Robotic Pet Alive! websnapr

Pleo dinosaur begins life as a newly-hatched baby Camarasaurus, and from the moment he begins moving his individuality begins.
>30 days ago by nefarian, 1 User, more info save
http://www.coolgadgetconcept.com/army-robotic-insects/

Army Robotic Insects websnapr

The US Army always finds some inventive ways to make use of robots.
>30 days ago by adimoga, 1 User, more info save
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/divisions/gibson usa/products/lespaul/robotlpstudioltd/

The Gibson Robot LP Studio Ltd. With Limited Edition Pu ... websnapr

Automatic electric guitar tuning with Robot Les Paul! Guitar technology from Gibson USA. Robotic technology tunes the mahogany Les Paul ltd guitar with a 498T guitar pickup.
>30 days ago by Greendayer, 1 User, more info save
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