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DRDO to Develop Small ROV for Counter-Terrorism Operations

The Research and Development Establishment (RDE) lab of DRDO is working on building a compact model of ‘Daksh’, a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).

16 Feb 2011

Robot Freighter Set for 'Blast Off'

A robot freighter is poised to blast into the skies on Tuesday in the heftiest liftoff in Europe's space programme that will also bring its tally of launches to a historic 200.

14 Feb 2011

Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Unmanned X-47B Plane

Northrop Grumman has showcased its unmanned X-47B robot stealth plane. The robot plane finished its test flight that extended for 29 minutes.

10 Feb 2011

A 'Groundbot' Swarm in Afghanistan

America's swelling ranks of groundbot warriors are being used in new, unexpected, life-saving ways. According to Lt. Col. Dave Thompson, the Marine Corps' top robot-handler, there are more than 2,000 ground robots fighting alongside flesh-and-blood forces in Afghanistan. If these figures are correct, it means one in 50 U.S. troops in Afghanistan is a machine, not a human being.

9 Feb 2011

Astrobotic Technology Books Lunar Explorer SpaceX Falcon 9

Astrobotic Technology Inc. announced it has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch Astrobotic's robotic payload to the Moon on the Falcon 9 spaceflight launch system. The mission could launch as soon as December 2013.

From Astrobotic Technology, Inc 9 Feb 2011

Hybrid Dynamics and Control Laboratory Researchers to Improve Abilities of Unmanned Aircraft

Researchers at the Hybrid Dynamics and Control Laboratory of the UA College of Engineering are working on mathematical investigation and design methodologies for drastically enhancing the abilities of the unmanned surveillance aircraft.

8 Feb 2011

Northrop Grumman Completes Critical Design Review for Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle

Within six months after signing the Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) agreement with the U.S. Army to build three airships, Northrop Grumman's program team has completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) making this the fourth major milestone achieved by the program since contract award.

2 Feb 2011