Trends in Robotics
DARPA Seeks Shape-Shifting War Robots
added Thu Apr 05 16:57 2007 ET from TechWeb
The robots must be able to travel, sense small openings, morph to get through them and reconstitute size, shape and functionality after doing so.
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3-D Vision System Breaks New Ground
added Tue Apr 03 21:55 2007 ET from Technology News Daily
The 3-D laparoscopy device is part of a bigger project involving robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgery.
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Monday's Late Winners & Losers
added Tue Apr 03 08:41 2007 ET from TheStreet
iRobot gained on news of another $14 million order from the Naval Sea Systems Command for its PackBot bomb-disposing robots.
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Robotic Fleas Spring into Action
added Tue Apr 03 08:38 2007 ET from Technology Review
Tiny rubber bands can power microrobots that could serve as ultrasmall sensors.
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Fighter-controlled jet is tested
added Mon Apr 02 09:32 2007 ET from BBC
The trial flight is part of a program to develop a system that would enable a single pilot to control a number of unmanned aircraft by remote control.
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Military to Use Bomb-Sniffing Robots
added Fri Mar 30 09:00 2007 ET from Associated Press
As it increases its use of robots in war zones, the military will begin using a explosive-sniffing version that will allow soldiers to better detect roadside bombs.
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Amoebalike Robots for Search and Rescue
added Thu Mar 29 18:28 2007 ET from Technology Review
A novel form of locomotion inspired by the way amoebas move could help robots get in places other robots can't reach.
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Media invited to see the future of surgery and medical treatment
added Thu Mar 29 18:27 2007 ET from CNW
A Canadian company is trying to revolutionize health care with robotic devices that have the capability to 'feel' and 'touch' like humans.
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Unmanned sub to clear mines
added Wed Mar 28 09:11 2007 ET from BBC
The British Talisman M can locate, identify and neutralise mines in one single mission without the need for human intervention.
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RE2 Wins Phase II SBIR for Small Robot Toolkit
added Thu Mar 22 09:13 2007 ET from Market Wire
RE2 was awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to develop a low-cost toolkit for Unmanned Ground Vehicles.
