Robots
US needs to flesh out strategy to counter China’s robotics advances, lawmakers say
“We can and still must lead in the field of robotics, but to achieve that goal, we need a concerted national effort to support innovation across the full robotics system,” Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., said.
VA’s early uses of robots have shown mixed success, but excitement remains
Early uses of robots across VA hospitals have highlighted the promises and drawbacks of the technologies, but they have also shown the capabilities these tools can offer clinicians, according to Acting Chief Innovation Officer Beth Ripley.
Robotics ethicist calls for stronger US guardrails as automation accelerates
Automation is advancing while the rules are not, the research lead for robotics, ethics and society at the Robotics and AI Institute warned.
Do Traffic Signals Need a Fourth Light for Self-driving Cars?
Another light could improve traffic flow with the influx of self-driving vehicles hitting the market.
Implant That Turns Thought Into Action Appears Safe in Trial
The implants could allow humans to control robotic arms, legs and and assortment of other future devices with the power of thought alone.
NASA Test New Robotic Arm System Functional in Minus 280 Degrees Fahrenheit
The new technology will allow it to operate without a heat source in “extreme cryogenic environments.”
New Self-healing Material Fixes Some Key Issues
The technology is advancing at a rapid pace.
DARPA Kicks Off Prep for $1B Contract
Work is underway on the recompete of this technical services vehicle that supports research efforts.
Emissions From E-Waste Spiked 53% in 6 Years
Electronic devices emit a significant amount of pollution.
Exoskeleton Boot Steps Into the Real World Without a Tether
The exoskeleton makes use of machine learning to provide personalized thrust.
Vote Now for the Future of Robotics
The European Union's Robotics4EU initiative aims to give the public a voice on how comfortable they are with certain types of robots and artificial intelligence.
The U.S. Military Is Buying Electric Jet-ski Robots
Tests will see whether battery-powered personal watercraft can help with search-and-rescue
'Fake' Data Gets Robots to Learn New Stuff Faster
A training innovation could help robots learn difficult tasks quickly.
'Rotini' Robot Moves Through Mazes on its Own
Soft robots are unique in the robotics arena.
FCC Implements New Rules To Battle Influx Of Robocalls
Gateway carriers are now more responsible for screening calls that may be spam.
How the Brain Organizes Memories in Time
An expansive research project took more than three years to complete.
Creepy, Cool and Coherent: Potential Government Tech Shines at CES 2022
From humanoid robots to zero-emissions drones, CES was filled with lots of tech that may be relevant to government soon.
Defense Logistics Agency Enlists ‘Citizen Developers’ to Grow its RPA Bot Army
The agency currently deploys 40 new bots a year—but has big plans to double that.
Robot With Bird Feet Can Perch and Grab
With feet and legs like a peregrine falcon, engineers have created a robot that can perch and carry objects like a bird.
