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
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
While the entire world was gasping last week about S&P’s cut of the world’s only Superpower debt rating , three couragous mini-figures set sail for Jupiter. Since the Obama administration killed the Space Shuttle program, NASA has been left looking for a few good men. Move over future John Glenns, because Lego has got us … Read more
I still remember marveling at the Space Shuttle being transported on a Boeing 747 in February 1977, it is with great sadness that I write of its demise today. Yes, after a 30 year run, the Obama administration is shutting down the Space Shuttle program this Friday. The countdown has already begin with Atlantis on the … Read more