http://www.roboticstrends.com/topics/ Robots and Robotics Technology News, Information and Analysis. en dkara@roboticstrends.com Copyright 2009 2009-10-21T16:05:00-05:00 {/exp:query} http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/YVz8bHYXTrw/smith_detection_aerovironment_and_us_army_collaborate_on_chemical_agent_det /service_robotics/article/smith_detection_aerovironment_and_us_army_collaborate_on_chemical_agent_det#When:16:05:00Z Partnership combines powerful chemical sensors and advanced algorithms to enable rapid aerial chemical detection and tracking by unmanned aerial vehicles. Industry Headlines, Latest News 2009-10-21T16:05:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/service_robotics/article/smith_detection_aerovironment_and_us_army_collaborate_on_chemical_agent_det#When:16:05:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/q7rSpOKpe7E/like_humans_monkeys_fall_into_the_uncanny_valley /academics_research/article/like_humans_monkeys_fall_into_the_uncanny_valley#When:16:44:00Z Princeton University research points to evolutionary basis for ‘the uncanny valley’, the name given to the feeling of unease that results when individuals view realistic representations of humans, such as in computer generated images or humanoid robots, that fall just short of perfection. The ramifications for developers of androids and other human-like robots could be profound. Feature 2009-10-20T16:44:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/academics_research/article/like_humans_monkeys_fall_into_the_uncanny_valley#When:16:44:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/hBuSReSVbro/northrop_grumman_opens_new_facilities_for_design_and_manufacture_of_unmanne /security_defense_robotics/article/northrop_grumman_opens_new_facilities_for_design_and_manufacture_of_unmanne#When:15:27:00Z The Coventry facilities, the development site for Northrop Grumman’s Wheelbarrow and CUTLASS unmanned ground vehicles, have been expanded and enhanced to better support design and manufacturing, training and demonstration. Industry Headlines, Latest News 2009-10-20T15:27:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/security_defense_robotics/article/northrop_grumman_opens_new_facilities_for_design_and_manufacture_of_unmanne#When:15:27:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/4LkFoRrm7W8/is_my_robot_happy_to_see_me /academics_research/article/is_my_robot_happy_to_see_me#When:20:46:00Z Scientists at Georgia Tech tested the ability of humans to interpret a robot’s “emotion” by reading its expression to see if there were any differences between the ages. They found unexpected differences in the way older adults read a robot’s face compared to younger adults. Feature 2009-10-19T20:46:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/academics_research/article/is_my_robot_happy_to_see_me#When:20:46:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/6-mQaY9zNJ0/novint_awarded_military_rd_subcontract_to_give_robots_the_sense_of_touch /security_defense_robotics/article/novint_awarded_military_rd_subcontract_to_give_robots_the_sense_of_touch#When:19:27:00Z Developer of gaming consoles receives a subcontract from iRobot for “Remote Touch Kit” for PackBot unmanned ground vehicles that will allow soldiers to feel the actions of unmanned ground robots. Industry Headlines, Latest News 2009-10-13T19:27:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/security_defense_robotics/article/novint_awarded_military_rd_subcontract_to_give_robots_the_sense_of_touch#When:19:27:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/aqvfxyIittQ/mobilerobots_rolls_out_low_cost_seekur_jr_ugv /service_robotics/article/mobilerobots_rolls_out_low_cost_seekur_jr_ugv#When:15:24:00Z Producer of standard robotic platforms releases the Seekur Jr unmanned ground vehicle, an affordable, highly customizable, robotic platform suitable for variable weather conditions (IP 54, from -5 to +35°C), 45-degree grades and variable terrain. Opinion, Opinion 2009-10-13T15:24:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/service_robotics/article/mobilerobots_rolls_out_low_cost_seekur_jr_ugv#When:15:24:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/xLp8MSAqh3o/ge_aviation_delivers_first_x_47b_navy_unmanned_combat_air_system_landing_ge /security_defense_robotics/article/ge_aviation_delivers_first_x_47b_navy_unmanned_combat_air_system_landing_ge#When:20:23:00Z Navy Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D) program takes a step forward with release of a fully dressed production landing gear system ready for first flight. Industry Headlines, Latest News 2009-10-12T20:23:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/security_defense_robotics/article/ge_aviation_delivers_first_x_47b_navy_unmanned_combat_air_system_landing_ge#When:20:23:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/RWmcyBaDspo/household_robots_do_not_protect_users_security_and_privacy_researchers_say /personal_robotics/article/household_robots_do_not_protect_users_security_and_privacy_researchers_say#When:14:41:01Z University of Washington research included in the proceedings from the 11th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing sheds light on an unaddressed problem with certain classes of consumer robotics products. Industry Headlines, Latest News 2009-10-12T14:41:01-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/personal_robotics/article/household_robots_do_not_protect_users_security_and_privacy_researchers_say#When:14:41:01Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/mhWB4oan8MM/virginia_tech_college_of_engineerings_improved_robotic_hand_captures_top_aw /academics_research/article/virginia_tech_college_of_engineerings_improved_robotic_hand_captures_top_aw#When:20:30:00Z Virginia Tech students develop a robotic hand, the RAPHaEL (Robotic Air Powered Hand with Elastic Ligaments), powered by compressed air that does not require the use of motors or other expensive and bulky actuators. Feature 2009-10-08T20:30:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/academics_research/article/virginia_tech_college_of_engineerings_improved_robotic_hand_captures_top_aw#When:20:30:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/SoWAcWYMEvk/northrop_grummans_hunter_unmanned_aircraft_system_fielded_with_automatic_ta /security_defense_robotics/article/northrop_grummans_hunter_unmanned_aircraft_system_fielded_with_automatic_ta#When:21:47:00Z Second generation Hunter UAS, the MQ-5B, now equipped with an ATLS, successfully completes its first launch and recovery. Feature 2009-10-05T21:47:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/security_defense_robotics/article/northrop_grummans_hunter_unmanned_aircraft_system_fielded_with_automatic_ta#When:21:47:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/4sW8732MoD0/universal_robotics_and_motoman_partner_to_set_new_benchmark_for_3d_vision_s /industrial_automation/article/universal_robotics_and_motoman_partner_to_set_new_benchmark_for_3d_vision_s#When:18:20:00Z Machine learning provider partners with industrial robotics company to make materials handling more accurate, efficient and cost-effective. Industry Headlines, Latest News 2009-10-05T18:20:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/industrial_automation/article/universal_robotics_and_motoman_partner_to_set_new_benchmark_for_3d_vision_s#When:18:20:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/ZataiWoIkUQ/lasers_generate_underwater_sound /academics_research/article/lasers_generate_underwater_sound#When:18:09:00Z Naval Research Laboratory research could find application for undersea communications, navigation, and acoustic imaging, including use in unmanned underwater systems. Industry Headlines, Latest News 2009-10-05T18:09:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/academics_research/article/lasers_generate_underwater_sound#When:18:09:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/n4A5qFRsOi8/nasa_concludes_robotics_tests_for_the_moon_in_arizona /service_robotics/article/nasa_concludes_robotics_tests_for_the_moon_in_arizona#When:17:53:00Z Prototype lunar rovers tested during simulated 14-day mission in Arizona designed to test technologies and procedures for use on the moon. Feature 2009-10-05T17:53:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/service_robotics/article/nasa_concludes_robotics_tests_for_the_moon_in_arizona#When:17:53:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/FHHXSoh-hyQ/aml_communications_receives_contract_for_microwave_amplifiers_for_northrop_ /security_defense_robotics/article/aml_communications_receives_contract_for_microwave_amplifiers_for_northrop_#When:16:42:00Z Manufacturer amplifiers and integrated assemblies for the defense industry, receives $220,000 order for microwave amplifiers to be deployed in a Northrop Grumman Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program. Industry Headlines, Latest News 2009-10-05T16:42:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/security_defense_robotics/article/aml_communications_receives_contract_for_microwave_amplifiers_for_northrop_#When:16:42:00Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rt/recently_filed/~3/N3wFBXcLYeo/nissan_eporo_robot_car_goes_to_school_on_collision_free_driving_by_mimickin /personal_robotics/article/nissan_eporo_robot_car_goes_to_school_on_collision_free_driving_by_mimickin#When:15:25:00Z Advanced robotic concept cars inspired by anti-collision abilities of schooling fish debuts at CEATEC Japan 2009. Feature 2009-10-05T15:25:00-05:00 http://www.roboticstrends.com/personal_robotics/article/nissan_eporo_robot_car_goes_to_school_on_collision_free_driving_by_mimickin#When:15:25:00Z