Q&A: Ghost Robotics CEO on Armed Robots for the U.S. Military
Last week, the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) conference took place in Washington, D.C. One of the exhibitors was Ghost Robotics—we've previously covered their nimble and dynamic quadrupedal robots, which originated at the Universit.....»»
With a landmark launch, the Pentagon is finally free of Russian rocket engines
It's been a decade-long effort to end the US military's reliance on the RD-180 engine. Enlarge / Liftoff of ULA's Atlas V rocket on the US Space Force's USSF-51 mission. (credit: United Launch Alliance) United Launch All.....»»
Beyond casualties: The enduring trauma of bereavement after armed conflicts
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people are affected by armed conflict, both directly, through loss of life, or indirectly, through the loss of family members. Researchers from the MPIDR, CED and the University of Washington studied the extent and.....»»
Emotion in Robot Motion
An interview with choreoboticist Catie Cuan, Ph.D about teaching robots to move more naturally. The post Emotion in Robot Motion appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Going deeper for healthy offshore reefs in Storm Bay
Scientists have used high-tech underwater robots to take a closer look at the deep offshore reefs on the east coast of Bruny Island in Tasmania and have revealed the seabed biodiversity there for the first time......»»
Non-Google search engines blocked from showing recent Reddit results
Updated robots.txt file hits Bing and others without a Reddit deal. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Recent discussions on Reddit are no longer showing up in non-Google search engine results. The absence is the result of updates.....»»
Network of ghost GitHub accounts successfully distributes malware
Check Point researchers have unearthed an extensive network of GitHub accounts that they believe provides malware and phishing link Distribution-as-a-Service. Set up and operated by a threat group the researchers dubbed as Stargazer Goblin, the ̶.....»»
From Hungary to Maker Faire Rome: AKG Robotics + Piezo Young Makers
In the heart of Budapest, Hungary, innovation and education converge at the AKG School's robotics club, AKG Robotics. Here, students are not only learning about technology but are actively creating it. The post From Hungary to Maker Faire Rome:.....»»
AKG Robotics: Smart Pot and Smart Table
In the heart of Budapest, Hungary, innovation and education converge at the AKG School's robotics club, AKG Robotics. Here, students are not only learning about technology but are actively creating it. The post AKG Robotics: Smart Pot and Smart.....»»
A mid-September test flight of Vulcan could permit a military launch this year
ULA looks to have a good shot at making its Vulcan rocket operational this year. Enlarge / A top-down view of United Launch Alliance's first Vulcan rocket before its liftoff in January. (credit: United Launch Alliance) U.....»»
Musk doubles down on promises for Optimus humanoid robots
Elon Musk promises they'll "genuinely useful humanoid robots" when/if they ever do arrive......»»
We’re building nuclear spaceships again—this time for real
The military and NASA seem serious about building demonstration hardware. Enlarge / Artist concept of the Demonstration for Rocket to Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) spacecraft. (credit: DARPA) Phoebus 2A, the most pow.....»»
Tesla to have humanoid robots for internal use next year, Musk says
Tesla plans to have humanoid robots for internal use next year, CEO Elon Musk said......»»
We’re building thermonuclear spaceships again—this time for real
The military and NASA seem serious about building demonstration hardware. Enlarge / Artist concept of the Demonstration for Rocket to Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) spacecraft. (credit: DARPA) Phoebus 2A, the most pow.....»»
What’s new on Tubi in August 2024
What's new on Tubi in August? Air Force One, Atomic Blonde, The Goonies, Happy Feet, Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Mummy, Ghost Rider, and more......»»
Laying the groundwork for zero trust in the military
In this Help Net Security interview, Curtis Arnold, VP and Chief Scientist at Core4ce, discusses the starting points for military training in zero trust principles, emphasizing foundational technologies and a unified taxonomy. Arnold provides insight.....»»
Electric eels inspire novel “jelly” batteries for soft robotics, wearables
Another team built a lithium-ion battery with electrolyte layer that expands by 5,000%. Enlarge / Researchers have developed soft, stretchable "jelly batteries" that could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics. (credit: U.....»»
Trump allies want to “Make America First in AI” with sweeping executive order
After repealing Biden's AI order, draft would create "Manhattan Projects" for military AI. Enlarge / Former US President Donald Trump during a campaign event at Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, Florida, US, on Tuesday, Ju.....»»
How Forvia"s Lego-like automated robots help its plants become more efficient
Forvia says its flexible, automated door panel manufacturing lines at plants in Michigan and Tennessee give the French supplier a giant leg up on its competition......»»
A walking balloon could one day explore Titan—or Earth"s sea floor
Novel ways to move on other celestial bodies always draw the attention of the space exploration community. Here at UT, we've reported on everything from robots that suspend themselves from the walls of Martian caves to robots that hop using jets of l.....»»
A hopping robot could explore Europa using locally harvested water
Various forms of hopping robots have crept into development for use in different space exploration missions. We've reported on their use on asteroids and even our own moon. But a study funded by NASA's Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC) in 2018 p.....»»