Tag Archives: Robotics

‘Open-Source’ Robotic Surgery Platform

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Hellmuth Broda

From eHealthServer.com: Robotics experts at the University of California, Santa Cruz and the University of Washington (UW) have completed a set of seven advanced robotic surgery systems for use by major medical research laboratories throughout the United States. After a round … Continue reading →

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Telekinetics? Bed-Bound Patients Move Robots Using Just Thoughts

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Hellmuth Broda

“They’re not quite psychic yet, but machines are getting better at reading your mind. Researchers have invented a new, noninvasive method for recording patterns of brain activity and using them to steer a robot. Scientists hope the technology will give … Continue reading →

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Liquid Robotics’ Wave Gliders Begin Historic Swim Across Pacific

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Hellmuth Broda

A few days ago, “four Wave Gliders—self propelled robots, each about the size of a dolphin—left San Francisco for a journey that combined will total 60,000 kilometers. Built by Liquid Robotics, the robots will travel together to Hawaii, then split into … Continue reading →

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Quadrotors Can Now Play Catch, All-Robot Baseball Team Closer to Reality – IEEE Spectrum

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Hellmuth Broda

I have to admit my weakness for robots. Especially when they are flying. I find this really fascinating. Read the full article here: Quadrotors Can Now Play Catch, All-Robot Baseball Team Closer to Reality – IEEE Spectrum. Would this not come … Continue reading →

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