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Robotics
Robotics is the area of technology research that involves the design, construction and application of intelligent mechanical agents. Robots are used to more efficiently perform repetitive and dangerous tasks in a range of environments, from factories to outer space.
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New cadaver nerve technique saves limbs from amputation
A promising new technique involving cadaver nerves is helping to rehabilitate limbs and save them from amputation.
1 | December 26, 2012 10:04pm |
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Explained: Why the world didn't end in 2012
In a fascinating video, NASA corrects the confusion over Mayan calendar cycles and tells us what the date 12/21/2012 really means.
8 | December 21, 2012 4:05am |
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Continental receives license to test driverless cars on public roads
Automotive supplier Continental has received Nevada's 'Autonomous Vehicle Testing License,' which allows the firm to test driverless vehicles on state roads.
1 | December 21, 2012 2:37am |
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3-D blueprint for rifle used by Adam Lanza removed from Thingiverse
Files that could be used to create parts for the assault rifle used in the Newtown, Conn., shootings have been available since February on MakerBot's Thingiverse site.
7 | December 19, 2012 6:21pm |
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The Morning Briefing: Weapon control
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about weapon control.
3 | December 19, 2012 12:10am |
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Using robotic arm, woman with quadriplegia feeds herself
With mind-controlled limbs, people who have lost the use of limbs now have more hope of independence.
December 17, 2012 10:09am |
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In an era of mobile apps, is there room for the children's toy?
The makers of conventional toys are exploring ways to integrate their hands-on products with increasingly popular connected digital devices. Is it change that children can believe in?
December 13, 2012 2:09am |
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Will handcuffs of the future zap you into submission?
An interesting new patent might make you think twice about breaking the law.
4 | December 10, 2012 3:57am |
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10 jobs being automated at a surprising pace
Many jobs thought to be immune from automation are increasingly being conducted by machines.
17 | December 6, 2012 9:14am |
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Autonomous sea robot completes record 9,000 mile journey
This sea robot broke the record for the longest distance traveled by an autonomous vehicle.
2 | December 5, 2012 12:43pm |
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iRobot founder creates two small drones in new CyPhy gig
The creator of the Roomba and other beloved robots left iRobot four years ago and has released two new ones -- both drones -- in her new job at CyPhy.
2 | December 5, 2012 3:00am |
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The Morning Briefing: The 'Internet of Things'
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about the concept of the "Internet of Things."
1 | December 5, 2012 12:20am |
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Sailfish: the first real competitor to iPhone and Android?
While iPhone and Android seem to have a lock on the mobile phone market, a Finnish upstart could threaten their dominance in China.
5 | December 4, 2012 3:00am |
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Can happiness in the enterprise be engineered?
Keeping staff happy and motivated within the enterprise can be tricky -- but could technology provide the right recipe for success?
3 | December 3, 2012 3:50am |
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Underwater robots to replace dolphins in US Navy
Technology may finally be able to match dolphins' innate sonar system.
December 2, 2012 5:13pm |
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Audi to launch ultralight chair, inspired by car R&D
Next week, at Design Miami, Audi will unveil an eye-catching, comfortable, and super-light chair based on materials research for a race car.
4 | November 29, 2012 7:05pm |
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Protesting in Brussels? Throw milk at the government
In Brussels, there is a new protest weapon of choice -- milk.
November 28, 2012 5:38am |
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The Morning Briefing: Asian investment
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about Asian investment.
November 21, 2012 11:56pm |
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World's largest image database to help computers learn to see
The world's largest image database will be used to help computers learn to recognize images much the way the human brain does.
November 21, 2012 5:27am |
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Should we 'ban killer robots before it's too late'?
The Human Rights Watch has issued a plea for governments to preemptively ban autonomous drones capable of killing.
29 | November 20, 2012 4:38am |
