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DARPA: Look To Muscle, Sinew, Viscera For Robot Innovation

July 8, 2012

This week, DARPA challenged researchers to find new ways to bridge the gap between power-thirsty man-made robots and energy-efficient biological systems.

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The Burrito Printer Is Only The Beginning

June 23, 2012

A much-talked-about 3D printer designed specifically to fabricate burritos is just a stepping off point for recent NYU graduate Marko Manriquez, who hopes to use the technology to research gastronomic science, economic inequality and culinary arts.

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The Voice Of The Network: Douglas Coupland’s Audio-Visual Representation Of Online Data

June 9, 2012

In a pairing with telecommunications company Alcatel Lucent and musician Paul Humphreys, tech conscious author Douglas Coupland has created an artistic audio-visual representation of internet traffic data.

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S Voice Released, Promptly Hacked To Run On Other Android Devices

May 30, 2012

Hackers wasted no time in releasing S Voice for other current-generation Android phones, casting a shadow on Samsung’s day in the sun while potentially opening up the functionality to a much wider range of users.

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Monterey Bay Engineers Developing Massive, DARPA-Funded “Power Buoy”

May 16, 2012

Researchers at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is developing a power buoy which utilizes ocean waves to generate electricity in greater capacities than ever before.

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Eco-Friendly, Biodegradable Robot In Development At University Of Bristol

May 3, 2012

Researchers at the University of Bristol have received a grant to develop an environmentally friendly, completely biodegradable robot.

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Don’t Put My Robot Friend In The Scary Closet

May 2, 2012

Researchers at the University of Washington are studying the relationship between children and advanced robots.

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St. Louis

2012 FIRST Championship: A Robotics Competition For A Younger Generation

May 1, 2012

The 21st annual FIRST Championship, a competition that engages a younger generation with the science of robotics, played out this past weekend in St. Louis.

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Cubify Brings Simplified 3D Printing To Consumers

April 30, 2012

South Carolina-based company 3D Systems is taking orders for the Cube, its new 3D printer, which aims to introduce simple, affordable 3D printing.

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Friday Kickstarter Roundup: Graffiti Robot, A Strap-on iPad Keyboard, And More

April 27, 2012

Kickstarter is the go-to if you want to crowdsource funding for a ridiculous gadget, an album of ambient new-age electronica, a video game that hasn’t been written yet, or a genre-pushing documentary film. Here are some Kickstarter projects we’re keeping an eye on this week.