Chronicling Robots Since 2011
It started out as a 6 month mission, now after 3 years of driving across the desolate Mars landscape the rover Opportunity has reached the massive Endeavour crater. I suggest everyone checkout the latest photos of the rover missions at Nasa.com. While the Obama administration no longer feels we (humans) have the “right stuff” with … Read more
It is with great sadness that we say “goodbye” to George C. Devol, a self-taught inventor that created the robotic arm in the 1960s. Mr. Devol was 99 at the time of death, but his innovations live on worldwide. His story is inspirational, especially in these days of downgrades, economic stagnation and joblessness. Born in … Read more
QUESTION: If kids hate science and math, and love art and music how do you inspire a generation to embrace robotics? ANSWER: Hold a Robot competition with the the Black Eyed Peas. This Sunday to celebrate the 20th Annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship ABC Television will host a special feature … Read more
To tell you the truth, I could use a good drink as I watch the stock market go up and down. Like many consumers, I am confounded by so many choices of wine, so it is about time a “robot sommelier” was introduced. This is a real first in the world of wine; as of 2009 , there were … Read more