Tag Archives: Darpa

Thus SkyNet begins: Darpa Sets Out to Make Computers That Can Teach Themselves

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Demoman

The Pentagon’s blue-sky research agency is readying a nearly four-year project to boost artificial intelligence systems by building machines that can teach themselves — while making it easier for ordinary schlubs like us to build them, too. 

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DARPA preparing to use launch and land drones from smaller surface ships

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Demoman

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is currently working on an initiative that would allow large drones to take off and land from the surface of small warships – rather than gigantic aircraft carriers. 

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Pentagon orders “Smart” Contact Lenses [Video]

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Demoman

The US Department of Defense (DoD) is currently testing a pair of iOptik contact lenses to determine if the advanced optics are capable of providing greater situational awareness for soldiers in the field.

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Ekso Bionics’ exoskeleton used to let paraplegics walk

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Demoman

[Image Source Engadget] We have heard about the DARPA exoskeleton’s that have been under development for several years now.  Now it’s not only being used for super soldiers, but for those with Physical disabilities.

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Darpa’s: Future Faces of War!!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Demoman

The face of war and the war machine’s in it is changing rapidly.   CNN has a great article outlining many of the new systems being researched at DARPA and how they are changing the face of war.

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U.S. Army Tests Secret Hypersonic Weapon

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Demoman

U.S. Army Tests Secret Hypersonic Weapon | Fox News. OtherSources: Wired, DefenceUpdate, AFP I’ve long enjoyed reading and watching Black Projects, and often wonder what they are testing and what it will become.  Here is what the military seems to … Continue reading →

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So Long, Launchpads: Pentagon Wants Jets to Send Sats Into Orbit

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Demoman

So Long, Launchpads: Pentagon Wants Jets to Send Sats Into Orbit | Wired.com.

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Lasers Power Pentagon’s Next-Gen Artificial Limbs | Wired.com

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Demoman

Lasers Power Pentagon’s Next-Gen Artificial Limbs | Wired.com.

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DARPA Shredder Challenge

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Demoman

DARPA Shredder Challenge. Other Sources: Avast, NetworkWorld

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Darpa fielding 3D Holographic Table in 3 years – Fortune Tech

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Demoman

One cool table setting – Fortune Tech.

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