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Researchers Demonstrate First Complete Sabotage Attack on 3D Printed Drone Propeller

A group of researchers from three universities combined their skills to demonstrate the first complete sabotage attack on a 3D additive manufacturing (AM) system, describing the way a cyber attack and malicious manipulation of blueprints can seriously damage production of a machine or device.

21 Oct 2016

New UAS Rule Provides Easier Path for Commercial Drone Operators to Secure FAA Certification

The recent changes to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is a significant development because commercial drone operators will no longer require Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval by exemption, which has typically taken months to secure.

21 Oct 2016

Researchers Finding Ways to Improve Reliability in Artificial Intelligence Systems

Computers that learn for themselves are with us now. As they become more common in ‘high-stakes’ applications like robotic surgery, terrorism detection and driverless cars, researchers ask what can be done to make sure we can trust them.

21 Oct 2016

Archaeologists Test Virtual Reality Technology using Drones

A team of archeologists from The Australian National University (ANU) and Monash University are testing a new technology to construct a 3D virtual-reality map of the Plain of Jars in Laos, a place considered to be one of Asia's most mysterious sites.

20 Oct 2016

New Mobile Robot to Support Agri-Tech Research Activities at University of Lincoln Campus

Scientists at the University of Lincoln, UK, have taken delivery of an advanced new mobile robot to support agri-tech experiments at the University's agricultural field station.

20 Oct 2016

Research Findings Could Contribute to Designs for Water-Skimming Robots

Water striders' ability to walk and jump on the surfaces of ponds and lakes has long amazed curious observers -- and inspired robot designers who want to mimic the bugs' talent. Now, scientists have measured for the first time key parameters that allow them to walk on water -- by studying their leg shadows.

20 Oct 2016

Strategic Messaging Can Help Build Trust for Effective Human-Robot Communication

Strategic messaging that precedes human-robot interaction can help build the trust needed for effective human-robot communication and positive interaction outcomes, according to a study published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

20 Oct 2016

MIT Research Prepares Humanoid Robot for Future Space Missions

A six-foot, 300 pounds weighing astronaut named Valkyrie is being prepared by Sarah Hensley for a mission to Mars. It is equipped with an extended chest cavity making it look distinctly female. Hensley is working on the movements of one of Valkyrie's arms throughout the current semester.

19 Oct 2016

Anki's Cozmo Robot Marks New Era for Consumer Robotics

Anki, the consumer robotics and artificial intelligence (A.I.) company, today announced that it has launched Cozmo - one of the most sophisticated consumer robots available.

18 Oct 2016

Aurora Demonstrates ALIAS Automated Flight System Capabilities on Cessna Caravan

Aurora Flight Sciences is breaking ground in the world of automated flight through its work on the Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program.

18 Oct 2016

Drones/sUAS to Assist Residential, Commercial Property Damage Inspection Caused by Hurricane Matthew

A group of claim professionals have been deployed by the Travelers Companies, Inc. to use drones or small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) that can help to inspect commercial and residential property damages caused by the Hurricane Matthew.

17 Oct 2016

President Obama Selects MIT Media Lab Director Joi Ito to Discuss Future of Artificial Intelligence

When President Barack Obama agreed to guest-edit the November issue of WIRED, he selected MIT Media Lab Director Joi Ito for an exchange of ideas about artificial intelligence (AI).

17 Oct 2016

Carrobot’s New Voice-Controlled Heads-Up Display Uses AI to Keep Drivers Safe on Roads

Carrobot, the smart heads-up display (HUD) device, announced today the launch of its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.

14 Oct 2016

New Virtual Reality Study Finds How Body-Environment Interaction Regulates Emotions, Exploratory Behavior

Whether we feel scared or pleased in an environment and how we explore it is down to our combined perception of space and of our bodies, according to new research conducted in a virtual reality environment.

14 Oct 2016

Scientists Propose New Model to Find Programming Solution for Erratic Human Behavior

Human unpredictability is a problem in the increasingly automated systems people use every day.

14 Oct 2016

Robotics News

Researchers Demonstrate First Complete Sabotage Attack on 3D Printed Drone Propeller

New UAS Rule Provides Easier Path for Commercial Drone Operators to Secure FAA Certification

Researchers Finding Ways to Improve Reliability in Artificial Intelligence Systems

Archaeologists Test Virtual Reality Technology using Drones

New Mobile Robot to Support Agri-Tech Research Activities at University of Lincoln Campus

Research Findings Could Contribute to Designs for Water-Skimming Robots

Strategic Messaging Can Help Build Trust for Effective Human-Robot Communication

MIT Research Prepares Humanoid Robot for Future Space Missions

Anki's Cozmo Robot Marks New Era for Consumer Robotics

Aurora Demonstrates ALIAS Automated Flight System Capabilities on Cessna Caravan

Drones/sUAS to Assist Residential, Commercial Property Damage Inspection Caused by Hurricane Matthew

President Obama Selects MIT Media Lab Director Joi Ito to Discuss Future of Artificial Intelligence

Carrobot’s New Voice-Controlled Heads-Up Display Uses AI to Keep Drivers Safe on Roads

New Virtual Reality Study Finds How Body-Environment Interaction Regulates Emotions, Exploratory Behavior

Scientists Propose New Model to Find Programming Solution for Erratic Human Behavior

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