62 days ago by pjwalker911

Moon Express Inc. is developing a lunar lander as part of the Global Lunar X Prize competition. (Moon Express Inc. / December 9, 2011) By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times LA Times | Dec 9, 2011 Most people don’t take it literally when they’re told to shoot for the moon — but thinking small isn’t Naveen ...

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68 days ago by pjwalker911

New micro ‘drones’ could carry cameras, microphones WND | Dec 3, 2011 By Steve Elwart Beetle prepared with sensors and energy-harvesting devices (DARPA) The U.S. government is eyeing the idea of turning bugs – genuine live creepy-crawlies – into spies, thanks to the work of micro researchers at the ...

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75 days ago by pjwalker911

The prison guard robot prototype is set to go on trial in March BBC | Nov 25, 2011 Robot wardens are about to join the ranks of South Korea’s prison service. A jail in the eastern city of Pohang plans to run a month-long trial with three of the automatons in March. The machines will monitor inmates ...

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75 days ago by pjwalker911

Can Killer Drones Be Turned on America? 50 Countries Are Trying to Get Their Hands on Military Drone Technology — What Will They Do With It? China, Iran and even non-state actors are buying or developing drone systems. alternet.org | Nov 25, 2011 Someday soon, you’ll be checking your new Clear Skies ...

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124 days ago by pjwalker911

DARPA Harnessing Crowd Wisdom to Develop New Perch and Stare UAVs Wired | Oct 9, 2011 DAPRPA is seeking the wisdom of the crowds to innovate with new concepts for micro drones that will be able to perch and stare on the battlefield. Photo: DARPA Different services of the U.S. military are working on ...

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166 days ago by pjwalker911

The ScanEagle system recently took part in the successful test of a Boeing-developed narrowband communications relay. theengineer.co.uk | Aug 22, 2011 Autonomous aircraft could one day work together like swarming insects to complete missions, thanks to technology tested by Boeing last month. The US- ...

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