Chronicling Robots Since 2011
There is a lot of talk about robots replacing human jobs, but what happens when robots replace themselves? Meet Valkyrie, NASA’s new advanced humanoid “superhero” robot that may one day be used to explore Mars ahead of humans (we are way past chimps). Valkyrie was designed by NASA scientists to compete in the DARPA Robotics … Read more
Outside my office a torrent rages, bringing thunder and rain to a dry city. As the city dwellers rush for cover, the earthworm basks in the drops. Wait is this slithering thing a robot? Well, if you are in Boston outside Harvard Yards or MIT it could be… Earlier this week it was announced that DARPA funded scientists … Read more
Tonight is Purim, the commemoration of the Jewish People’s rescue from complete annihilation. It all started long ago, when the grass was still green and the sky was still clean. Such a long time back, let’s say the 4th century BCE in Ancient Persia, when the Jewish people lived under the control of King Ahasuerus. One of Ahasuerus’ … Read more
There is a lot of talk about cutting the deficit. Harry Reid may have to give up his annual Cowboy Poetry Festivals and DARPA may have to sacrifice pet robots. Yes the military has been investing BIG money into BIG DOGS. In the past few weeks, we have reviewed many excellent robotic inventions, such as … Read more