Tag Archives: Robots

Video: Jumping into the amazing costume of Weidmüller’s u-remote robot at the SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Demolition Man

Weidmüller is an international company with roots in Germany manufacturing a wide product range around electricity and automation. Their latest product is called u-remote – a neat control unit for complex electric systems.  

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China launches first moon rover, the ‘Jade Rabbit’

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Demolition Man

China launched its first rover mission to the moon Monday, sending a robotic craft named Jade Rabbit to trundle across the lunar landscape, examine its geology and beam images back to Earth. 

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Ekso Bionics’ exoskeleton used to let paraplegics walk

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Demolition Man

[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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Navy to Track Suspicious Vessels with Drone

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Demolition Man

With news daily it seems that some half crazed nation is threatening to cut off the US’s oil supply.  Need for Naval defense is at an all time high.  Protection of that defense is even more critical.

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Robotic prison wardens to patrol South Korean prison

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Demolition Man

Robotic prison wardens to patrol South Korean prison | BBC News. Robots these days would seem to be EVERYWHERE.  Now in a step that will offer some cost savings as well as may just provide better coverage, a South Korean … Continue reading →

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These May Be The Droids Farmers Are Looking For

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Demolition Man

 These May Be The Droids Farmers Are Looking For | Epicenter | Wired.com. So for those that haven’t figured it out, I’m a bit of a NUT when it comes to Robotics.  I LOVE it.  The field has fascinated me since … Continue reading →

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iFling: UCSD’s Latest Ball-Flinging Robot Is 100% More Flingy – IEEE Spectrum

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Demolition Man

iFling: UCSD’s Latest Ball-Flinging Robot Is 100% More Flingy  – IEEE Spectrum

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Telexistence Robot Avatar Transmits Sight, Hearing and Touch

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Demolition Man

Telexistence Robot Avatar Transmits Sight, Hearing and Touch – DigInfo TV

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ReconRobotics Releases robot aimed at the fight agaomst pirates at sea

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Demolition Man

Throwbot While almost weekly we hear about some new Pirate attack against shipping targets around the world.  Their taking of hostages and holding crew and cargo for ransom seems to have become a national industry in some parts of the … Continue reading →

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X-47B UCAS will require LESS Human Interaction

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Demolition Man

Navy X47-B For those that love the Predator and Reapers that are now flying around Afghanistan and other “unmanned drones” they are still be piloted by a REMOTE Pilot.  It doesn’t always end well if contact with the pilot is … Continue reading →

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