Robotics
Military Robots
In the past battlefields were specific, strategically chosen locations. With the exception of ambushes, wars of the past have a sense of locality about them. On the contrary, today’s armed forces no longer have that […]
Robotics
Robotics
All About Robots
A robot is a machine, usually equipped with arms, wheels or legs, that operates automatically. The majority of robots are to be found in industries such as car manufacturing, where they are used to do […]
Robotics
Toyota Robotics in Silicon Valley
Toyota has confirmed a billion dollar investment into Silicon Valley, which is set to create 100s of new jobs in the emerging robotics industry there. The new Toyota Research Institute will focus on the following […]
Robotics
Soft Robotics
Robots have traditionally been made from hard materials such as metal and plastic. They have been driven by motors and other heavy electro-mechanical actuators. These robots are more like machines than biological organisms. Soft robotics […]
Robotics
Robot Christmas
With Christmas right around the corner, and the release of the new Star Wars film, let’s celebrate in the only way possible… with a song from C-3PO and R2D2! C-3PO and R2D2 sing […]
Robotics
Russians launch Sputnik Satellite into Space
A Russian satellite has been launched into space – the first man-made object ever to leave the Earth’s atmosphere. The Russian news agency, Tass, said the satellite Sputnik was now 560 miles (900 kilometres) above […]