Soft and squishy chemical robots will one day squeeze through tight spots then expand to 10 times larger offering an advantage over rigid robots Once a mission is complete a chembot would biodegrade: related news

Soft and squishy chemical robots will one day squeeze through tight spots then expand to 10 times larger, offering an advantage over rigid robots. Once a mission is complete, a chembot would biodegrade.

Soft and squishy chemical robots will one day squeeze through tight spots then expand to 10 times larger, offering an advantage over rigid robots. Once a mission is complete, a chembot would biodegrade.

Chemical robots squeeze into our future

Soft and squishy chemical robots will one day squeeze through tight spots then expand to 10 times larger, offering an advantage over rigid robots. Once a mission is complete, a chembot would biodegrade.

Soft, squishy robots can change shape, size

Scientists at Tufts University are developing soft, squishy robots that are able to squeeze into spaces a fraction of their normal size and then morph back into their original size and shape. And they plan on replacing the synthetic materials used to make them with biological materials so the robots would be biodegradable, too.

Tufts to develop morphing 'chemical robots'

Scientists at Tufts University have received a $3.3 million contract from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop chemical robots that will be so soft and squishy that they will be able to squeeze into spaces as tiny as 1 centimeter, then morph back into something 10 times larger, and ultimately biodegrade.

Soft, squishy robots can change shape, size

Scientists at Tufts University are developing soft, squishy robots that are able to squeeze into spaces a fraction of their normal size and then morph back into their original size and shape. And the researchers plan on replacing the synthetic materials used to make the robots with biological materials so they'd be biodegradable, too.

Robots and Slaves

Our science fiction reading group is discussing a shorter work this month, says Mark. It is Jack Williamson's novelette With Folded Hands, which appeared first in Astounding Stories in 1947. In the story a man who sells in mechanicals - basically robots - finds his business dying when new superior robots come along to compete. The new robots, streamlined black humanoids - are in every way superior to the robots he had been selling. But the new robots have more than superior technology; they have an ideology.

Scientists to Develop Morphing "Chemical Robots"

Tufts University has received federal funding to develop chemical robots that will be able to squeeze into spaces as tiny as 1 centimeter, then morph into something 10 times larger, and ultimately biodegrade. The "chembots" could access urban environments, tunnels, caves and debris fields, and carry out other risky operations in complex environments.

Comment: These robots mean business

I can name many robots, but not examples of how robots are improving my quality of life. One reason for this is that even in 2008 much of my knowledge of robots is based on fiction. The world is full of robots large, small and microscopic; it is just that I am not aware of their importance to me.

Motoman EH-Series New "Expert Handling" Robots

"Motoman's EH-series 'Expert Handling' robots set a new standard for speed with a large robot," said a company spokesperson. "Compared to general-purpose robots, the EH-series offers up to a 22% increase in speed depending on model. These high-speed, high payload robots are specifically designed for high duty cycle material handling and offer superior performance in machine tending and material handling applications. Large work envelopes and the ability to bend over backwards, allow tools to be stored behind the robot, allowing better clearance for maintenance. Five EH models are available. These robots include an IP67 rated wrist for protection in machining environments.

Robots perform the work in Denmark

Robots are increasingly becoming the new colleague at the Danish workplaces. The number of robots has over the past 12 years increased from 858 to now 3626. From 2002 the actual growth in the number of robots has been 11 percent annually, shows a study carried out by Dansk Erhverv, according to Berlingske Business.

Emotional Robots: Software Empowers Robots To Learn When A Person Is Sad, Happy Or Angry

A robot with empathy sounds like the stuff of sci-fi movies, but with the aid of neural networks European researchers are developing robots in tune with our emotions. Feelix Growing is developing software empowering robots that can learn when a person is sad, happy or angry.

Georgia Tech, Bryn Mawr College and Microsoft Fund New Curriculum Using Personal Robots at 28 Schools

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 6, 2008--Through the Institute for Personal Robots in Education (IPRE)-a partnership between Georgia Tech College of Computing, Bryn Mawr College and Microsoft Research-28 high schools and universities are being provided the opportunity to enhance their introductory Computer Science curriculum using personal robots as a context for teaching foundational computing skills. Winners will share $250,000 and receive paperback book-sized robots called Scribblers, enhanced with special IPRE hardware technology, along with the IPRE software and class text.

Robots just as charming as cars during IIMS 2008

Too often we find movies about robots malfunctioning, wreaking havoc and trying to take over the world. But in spite of their popularly destructive portrayals, robots can also be cute -- such as the case with Honda's Asimo -- or educational, as the staff at Klub Robotik would love to attest to.

EPSON Robots Announces New G-Series Scara Lineup

EPSON Robots, a leader in PC controlled, precision robots, has introduced the EPSON G-Series, the next generation, high performance SCARA Robots for its Micro PowerDrive Controllers.

Small, cheap, swarming robots unveiled

The world's cheapest robots capable of forming swarms are the forerunners of a new generation of robots capable of a range of jobs, from exploring Mars to closing off motorways after an accident and charting pollution spills on Earth. Inspired by bees, ants and other social creatures, the 50p sized robots made their debut at the Eleventh International on Artificial Life in Winchester and mark a breakthrough in "swarm robotics".

The Shining (With Robots)

This has to be one of the coolest things I have seen all week, The Shining re-enacted using off the shelf toy robots. My only complaint is they should have done more. You know that those robots could easily wield a knife and hack through a door….”Here’s Johnny-5!”

Are Swarm Robots The Future?

Scientists at the University of Southampton have come forward with what could be one of the major breakthroughs in the world of robotics for some time. Using this week's Artificial Life XI conference as their launch pad they have literally released the idea of swarm robots to the market, a philosophy which brings a ‘swarm' of co-operating robots together in order to complete a variety of tasks.

Kismet connection

The day I became a story on page one of the Hindustan Times (Blogged in India, between covers in Pakistan), people looked at me, looked away, and then looked again. What kicks I got. Current friends demanded a treat, forgotten friends demanded to meet, neighbours congratulated and strangers called from Gorakhpur and Buffalo (my phone number is listed on my blog). But these moments of glory are fleeting. The day dies, the daily is dumped, and that day’s story becomes yesterday’s headline. Life chugs back to anonymity and I’m back in the darkness, groping to keep the machine running — five blogs, one day-job and five bosses in that day-job to take care of.

US wants sci-fi killer robots for terror fight KILLER robots which can change their shape to squeeze under doors and through cracks in walls to track their prey are moving from the realms of science fiction to the front line in the fight against terr

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VIA Pico-ITX at the Heart of Modern Robots

VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today showcased VIA EPIA Pico-ITX-based entertainment robots at the Taipei International Robot Show (TIROS), being held on 21-24 August at the World Trade Center in Taipei, Taiwan. With robotics development representing the cutting edge of technological progress, VIA's commitment to extremely compact form factors, robust performance, extensive feature sets and extremely low power consumption means that VIA's off-the-shelf EPIA boards are becoming an essential component for academic, hobbyist and commercial robot developers. At the VIA booth there will be three compact robots provided by PlayRobot, a Taiwan-based robot developer and distributor of educational, scientific and entertainment robots for government, academic and research institutes, as well a

NBCU Wireless GM On iPhone: 'We Didn't Feel That We Had To Be There On Day One'

When it comes to the iPhone, large entertainment companies are sitting on the sidelines. NBC Universal (NYSE: GE) can’t justify investing in one platform, but instead is putting equal time and investment across the board at this point, Salil Dalvi, NBCU’s GM of wireless, told mocoNews. He’s not yet convinced there’s a huge advantage of building on-device applications for the iPhone’s updated operating system. “We didn’t feel that we had to be there on day one … One of the real surprises from my perspective is it just really changes how we approach the market,â€� Dalvi said. “We’re taking a look at it. We haven’t ruled it in or ruled it out at this point … Do we get 80 percent of what the benefit is just by offering a highly-optimized experience on a web site?â€� For games, thereâ€

Australia Take Fourth One Day International By One Run

Australia beat the West Indies by just one run in the fourth One Day International in St Kitts as Shane Watson bowled a nerveless final over to deny the home side victory.

Aug US CGP, PGP contracts begin to settle at roll over from July

US chemical grade and polymer grade propylene contracts began to settle at a roll over from July, consumers and one producer reported Thursday. Settlements for July PGP were talked at 85 cents/lb while July CGP contracts were at 83.50 cents/lb. One producer however was reportedly still in negotiations. Several consumers talked a roll over or a reduction for the last few weeks. Some acrylonitrile suppliers even began reducing rates by 25-40% because buyers would not pay higher prices. Even if CGP rolled, ACN suppliers were confronting a $160/mt increase in contracts from July to August, which was heard at $745/mt FOB Tampa Thursday. The ammonia hike alone accounted for a $80/mt jump in ACN prices, sources said. A rollover in the polymer grade propylene contract meant PP makers would likely have to abandon their 6 cents/lb August price incr

Robots milk cows for huge profits!

Cows milked by robots are healthier, happier and more productive!Robots already build cars, clean our homes and amuse our children, so why can’t they milk our cows? One farmer is already on his way to a fortune by employing automatons as milk maids!

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