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DARPA
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is the agency of the United States Department of Defense that is responsible for the development of new technology for use by the military. The agency has been responsible for funding the development of many important technologies, such as computer networking, the graphical user interface and various "far out" innovations, from personal exoskeletons to robotic aircraft.
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Darpa's warrior web takes its first steps
Soldiers who carry 100-pound loads for substantial periods of time across rough and hilly terrain can often suffer injuries and fatigue -- but DARPA's Warrior Web aims to change that.
May 23, 2013 5:38am |
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U.S. military creates mini infrared cameras
Infrared imaging sensors, which can locate hidden enemies day or night, were once too big to be carried. They are now handheld.
2 | April 17, 2013 8:27pm |
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DARPA seeks to build robots with more human-like 'brains'
Researchers are already working on systems that replicate the human brain -- not just in capacity, but also in cognitive thought processes.
8 | April 12, 2013 1:48pm |
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A competitor for graphene?
A material once used to create primitive transistors 60 years ago could pave the way for faster electronics in the future.
6 | April 11, 2013 5:56am |
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Obama's $100 million brain mapping project
It's a nebulous endeavor with no obvious milestones or endpoint. But if it works, a brain map could lead to cures for conditions ranging from Alzheimer's to PTSD.
5 | April 3, 2013 2:12pm |
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U.S. Navy bids for ground vehicles to take down drones
It's not just aerial defense that can combat low-flying drones.
3 | April 2, 2013 9:00am |
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By the numbers: The most expensive fighter jet in existence
How much do some of the U.S. military's programs truly cost?
March 20, 2013 5:49am |
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Meet the salamander robot that crawls between land and sea
Land or sea is no problem to the Salamandra Robotica II.
March 20, 2013 5:19am |
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DARPA launches military wireless network project
In order to try and make military wireless networks more secure, Darpa has created the Wireless Network Defense program.
March 19, 2013 2:08am |
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Human-robot bootcamp increases trust, efficiency
In the same way that teams of people have to spend time getting to know each other, researchers at MIT believe that robots and humans have exactly the same issues.
1 | February 11, 2013 6:14am |
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Robot hornets become British Army's latest weapon
Members of the British Army, currently resident in Afghanistan, have been issued with tiny surveillance drones that fit in the palm of your hand.
4 | February 5, 2013 5:01am |
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DARPA wants to create dissolving electronics
Instead of trying to track devices used on the battlefield, why not introduce a biodegradable kill-switch to keep electronics out of enemy hands?
3 | January 29, 2013 11:47am |
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DARPA's 1.8-gigapixel camera can see you from 20,000 feet in the air
Attached to an unmanned drone, the powerful camera can spot a six-inch target from a height of 20,000 feet.
January 29, 2013 3:05am |
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The 'largest AI program in history' led to Apple's Siri
The wild promises of artificial intelligence are already in our pockets, thanks to Apple's Siri virtual assistant. But the backstory is far more interesting.
January 23, 2013 5:00pm |
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Using DARPA tools to find a pill for gluten intolerance
Called KumaMax, this new enzyme breaks down gluten in the stomach, allowing people with celiac disease and other gluten intolerances to eat breads and pastas.
January 14, 2013 10:21pm |
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Meet Google's energy innovation czar
The former chief of the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency has been hired by Google to drive energy initiatives at its philanthropic arm Google.org.
3 | December 17, 2012 1:37pm |
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DARPA's expanding foam staunches internal bleeding
When injected, the foam spreads through the body, applying pressure on internal injuries. It could give wounded soldiers and car accident victims up to three additional hours.
4 | December 13, 2012 2:16pm |
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DOE funds 66 cutting-edge energy technologies
The U.S. Energy Department has funded 66 cutting-edge projects that are ambitious, innovative and could change the country's energy future.
2 | November 30, 2012 9:25am |
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Will China become the world's largest robotics consumer?
As labor costs rise, will robotics be the future of Chinese manufacture?
November 13, 2012 4:17am |
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How much do smart weapons cost the military?
Guided missiles and drones often cost millions -- but are they about to become cheaper?
2 | October 4, 2012 4:04am |