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Top Five New Military Robots

Posted Thu Dec 1, 2011 12:09 AM ET | 0

This new class of autonomous military robots could see action in the coming year. Read more

Paper-Based Sensor Detects Explosives

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Oct 28, 2011 08:53 AM ET | 0

A new device utilizes standard ink-jet printer technology and special "inks" to create small, ammonia-sensing detector. Read more

Energy From Cyborg Bugs

Posted by Jesse Emspak Fri Sep 2, 2011 10:10 AM ET | 0

Hybrid robot-bugs that carry electronics could power devices with their own wing beats. Read more

Libyan Rebels Flying High With Minidrone

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Aug 26, 2011 05:23 PM ET | 0

Canadian defense firm, Aeryon Labs outfits Libyan Transitional National Council forces with Scout surveillance drone. Read more

Libyan Rebels Flying High With Minidrone

Water-Walking Aquabot Gains Disciples

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Jul 29, 2011 08:41 AM ET | 0

This bioinspired robot could be used for military spy missions or monitoring water pollution. Read more

Robotic Jet Ski Set to Patrol Harbors

Posted by Eric Niiler Wed Jul 20, 2011 03:44 PM ET | 0

The vehicle is designed to protect against terrorists posing as recreational watercrafts or swimmers. Read more

Better than 'Transformers': Real-Life Robots: Photos

Posted Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:03 AM ET | 0

Forget the fake robots in this week's "Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon," and see how real robots are transforming the world of technology. Read more

Corkscrew-Drive Robot Spirals Over Rough Terrain

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu May 26, 2011 09:10 AM ET | 0

Helical coils and an omnidirectional drive are key to this robot's unique maneuverability. Read more

Mythbuster Developing U.S. Military Armor

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:59 AM ET | 0

Jamie Hyneman contracted to develop ultra-lightweight armor for military vehicles. Read more

Send in the Radiation 'Bots

Posted by Irene Klotz Fri Apr 8, 2011 10:27 AM ET | 0

A specially modified robot will navigate the Fukushima plant and produce a color-coded map of radiation levels. Read more

More Terror Bots: Coptor-Bot Detects Human Motion and Breathing

Posted by Amy Dusto Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:22 AM ET | 0

In a disastrous world, life-detecting robots are gaining popularity. Read more

Terror Bots Being Designed to Hunt You Down

Posted by Amy Dusto Fri Mar 4, 2011 12:20 PM ET | 0

Even if you can run, you won't be able to hide from the new generation of human-seeking robots. Read more

Smart Drone Aircraft Makes Debut Flight

Posted by Irene Klotz Tue Feb 8, 2011 03:10 PM ET | 0

Lacking any kind of pilot, this drone flew for 29 minutes, landing perfectly on target. Read more

'Iron Man' Exoskeleton Kicks Butt

Posted Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:10 AM ET | 0

The second generation wearable robotic suit from Raytheon is lighter and mightier, but uses less power. Read more

Snake Robots Could Disable Explosives

Posted by David Teeghman Thu Jul 29, 2010 09:44 AM ET | 0

The Army is working on autonomous snake robots that can go on search-and-rescue missions. Read more

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