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A Tungsten vest provides its wearer fantastic protection from radiation's damaging effects. Problem is—said vest also weighs about 132 pounds. So how does the Haz-Mat crew of tomorrow gird their loins in this radiation-resistant element? Exo-suits, obviously. More »
Biologists at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences studying crawling caterpillars have reported a unique "two-body" system of locomotion that has not previously been reported in any animal. In an article published online in the journal Current Biology, the Tufts-led team reported that...
I'm looking for a topic to teach 6th and 7th graders about practical uses of robots.
With the last group, we talked about robots in medicine, and the kids used our kits to build robotic arms similar to those used in surgery that were able to pick up small objects.
Any other fields or topics...
Every time I think about A.I. and advanced robots I automatically think about Japan.How is it that Japan makes one of the best Robots and electronic devices, unlike any other Asian countries?
Studies have indicated that insects rely on their brains to respond to what they feel and see. But for the first time, researchers have shown a direct link between neurons at the center of an insect brain and changes in behavior. The findings and a video are published online in Current Biology...
Studies have indicated that insects rely on their brains to respond to what they feel and see. But for the first time, researchers have shown a direct link between neurons at the center of an insect brain and changes in behavior. The findings and a video are published online in Current Biology...
Researchers from North Carolina State University have created a computer program that allows a car to stay in its lane without human control, opening the door to the development of new automobile safety features and military applications that could save lives. "We develop computer vision...
Researchers from North Carolina State University have created a computer program that allows a car to stay in its lane without human control, opening the door to the development of new automobile safety features and military applications that could save lives. "We develop computer vision...
If you've always dreamed of taking over the world with an army of robots, but your plans have stalled due to your characteristic procrastination (or lack of robots), this, my friends, is your time to act.
The robots in this 3 million square foot factory in Newark, Delaware used to make cars...
Right now I am 13, but I'm really interested in robotics. I want to know what kind of degree I should apply for later in life so I can work with robots. Would a mechanical engineering degree be good. I'm just wondering. And if there are any companies that involve robotics right now, could you...