Jul 29 2011
Water-Walking Aquabot Gains Disciples
This bioinspired robot could be used for military spy missions or monitoring water pollution.
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Jul 26 2011
Could New Rover Find Fossils on Mars?
Rover "Curiosity" ups the ante in search for life beyond Earth, but can't directly detect Martian life.
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Jul 21 2011
Electronic ‘Tongue’ Evaluates Fruit
The system electronically measures the antioxidant powers of juice, fruit and fruit puree.
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Jul 19 2011
‘Octobot’ Could Save Your Life
Researchers have mimicked an unusual muscular structure found only in tongues and elephant trunks.
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Jul 08 2011
Dental Students to Train On Life-Like Robot
The eerily life-like robot sneezes, coughs, gags and snaps its mouth shut "involuntarily."
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Jul 01 2011
Disabled Japanese Man Begins Robo-Suit Adventure
A 49-year-old man, who hasn't walked in 28 years, will visit the rocky isle of Mont Saint Michel, France.
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Jul 01 2011
Electronic Skin Gives Robots a Sense of Touch
Hexagonal circuit boards joined together give robots a responsive skin.
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Jun 08 2011
Brainwaves Control Cat-Ear Hat
Fluffy headwear reads a user's brain activity and turns it into ear movement.
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May 27 2011
Guide-Vest Gives Visually Impaired New Set of ‘Eyes’
Helmet-mounted binocular camera and small vibrating motors help a person navigate the safest route.
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May 26 2011
Corkscrew-Drive Robot Spirals Over Rough Terrain
Eight inch helical coils and omnidirectional drive key to robot's maneuverability.
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