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Robot Scientist Makes Discoveries With No Human Help
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Posted April 2nd 2009 9:10PM
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A laboratory robot developed by Aberystwyth University and the University of Cambridge in the UK has become the first robot to make a scientific discovery without human help. This robot, called Adam, is capable of generating its own hypotheses and running experiments to test them. Adam has been studying the genetics of yeast and has made new discoveries by doing the grunt lab work normally conducted by graduate students. Freeing people from arduous lab work and autonomously advancing human knowledge is a promising robotic contribution. Source - New Scientist |
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OnLive Press Conference
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Posted March 29th 2009 1:34PM
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OnLive was revealed earlier this week during this press conference at GDC 2009. This new technology promises to stream on-demand games at the highest quality on nearly any computer, or via a small plug-in device. The cloud computing technology that makes this possible will likely have a major impact on the gaming industry, but the transformative potential of cloud computing applied on in a broader sense could completely eliminate the need for people to ever upgrade their computers again. |
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HRP-4C Fashion Model Robot
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Posted March 18th 2009 2:20PM
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Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)has developed the HRP-4C, a walking, talking humanoid fashion model robot equipped with runway walking skills. With 30 motors in her body, the 158-centimeter (62-in) tall, 43-kilogram (95-lb) HRP-4C can walk around and strike a range of poses. The black-haired robot also has 8 motors in her face, allowing her to wow the crowds with expressions of simple emotions like anger and surprise. HRP-4C is scheduled to make her official runway debut in a special fashion show in Tokyo next week, though she will not be wearing any clothes. |
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Pattie Maes & Pranav Mistry Work on Augmented Reality
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Posted March 15th 2009 10:57PM
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This demo -- from Pattie Maes' lab at MIT, spearheaded by Pranav Mistry -- demonstrates the advances being made in "augmented reality" technology, which promises to enhance our interactions with the world by adding an extra dimension of information to everyday experiences. |
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Rollin' Justin Robot
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Posted March 14th 2009 1:31PM
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The Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) has created an impressive humanoid robot called Justin. Taking advantage of the lightweight and extremely articulate DLR-III robotic arms and sophisticated DLR-II hands, Justin can perform complex household tasks. Justin's fellow German brethren ARMAR needs to step up his game because this slick robot is making it look silly. |
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Aimee Mullins: How my legs give me super-powers
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Posted March 12th 2009 9:37PM
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This is a beautiful and inspiring talk about prosthetics. Recent advancements in technology and design have begun to change the conversation on this issue from one of acceptance to empowerment. |
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Posted March 9th 2009 1:37AM
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Robots For Forgetful Elderly
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Posted March 1st 2009 3:00PM
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The University of Tokyo has developed a series of "reminder robot" prototypes designed to help elderly people by reminding them of where they have put items or what they have done already. |
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Posted January 31st 2009 11:07PM
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Kiva Systems has developed a robotic sorting and storage system that brings tremendous efficiency to warehouse operations. In total, they've installed more than 1,000 bots at a dozen warehouses and are growing quickly. By the end of this year, they expect single locations to have systems with 1,000 of the machines. |
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The War On Democracy
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Posted January 25th 2009 10:27PM
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