A new proof of concept study using human cells has helped to demonstrate the use of molecular "robots" to target specific cells, which could open up a new approach to anti-cancer therapy and the delivery of anti-cancer agents to clearly isolate cancerous cells.
By Kalwinder Kaur
29 Jul 2013
A compass is a navigational device capable of showing directions of reference which is relative to the earth’s surface. It can be a valuable sensor used in robots for navigation in an outdoor environment.
By Kalwinder Kaur
29 Jul 2013
An artificial neural network is a mathematical model inspired by the complex network of neurons in the brain.
By Kalwinder Kaur
26 Jul 2013
This article introduces the reader to unmanned combat robots and highlights some of the latest advancements in this field of science.
By Kalwinder Kaur
24 Jul 2013
Managers of large power plants strive to ensure outage optimization, lifetime extension and outage reduction due to which turbines, generators, pressure lines and boilers undergo risk and condition assessment continuously.
By Kalwinder Kaur
16 Jul 2013
Boston Dynamics have created a 6’2 humanoid robot, ATLAS - one of the World’s most advanced robots. At 330 pounds and anatomy put together with sensors and actuators, this automated giant is operated using a human controller.
By Kalwinder Kaur
12 Jul 2013
The DC motor is considered the heart of a robot and is the main driving force behind moving an artificial structure.
An elementary school teacher in the US has prompted global interest by recently publishing a number of fun, thought provoking and creative videos of a Robotic face constructed from 3D printed parts designed to engage pupils in in the class room.
By Nick Gilbert
10 Jul 2013
Researchers at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth have developed the Yeti Robot - a battery-powered four-wheel drive rover designed to explore treacherous terrain at research sites in Greenland and the Antarctica.
By Kalwinder Kaur
10 Jul 2013
Rehabilitation robotics is a branch of robotics that focuses on the development of machines to help people recover from severe physical trauma.