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Space Probes to Deflect Earthbound Asteroids

Potential asteroid impact on Earth can have disastrous consequences. In order to prevent such collisions, earthbound space objects must be deflected. This can be accomplished using a space probe to impact the asteroid.

2 Sep 2013

Consortium to Develop WSGI’s Argus One Lighter-Than-Air Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

World Surveillance Group Inc., a developer of lighter-than-air aerostats and unmanned aerial systems ("UAS"), has signed a teaming agreement with three other companies to establish a consortium to further develop and commercialize its Argus One lighter-than-air unmanned aerial vehicle.

30 Aug 2013

U.S. Navy Awards FLIR Contract to Support Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract from the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, to support Naval Air Systems Command's UH-1 program and the Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program.

From FLIR Systems, Inc. 30 Aug 2013

UAVs and Ground Robots to Detect Disease in Agricultural Crops

A team of scientists from the University of Central Florida and the University of Florida just earned a $1.2 million grant, which aims to use modern-day technology to detect disease and plant stress in agricultural crops.

30 Aug 2013

Robotic Industrial Trucks May Play a Major Role in Stream Lining Automotive Industry

In the recent Material Handling Solutions Blog posted on Trilogiq USA’s company website, Trilogiq USA interviewed leaders from Seegrid Robotic Industrial Trucks to speak about their innovative automotive industry solutions.

From Seegrid Corporation 28 Aug 2013

NASA to Host Preview News Conference for Cygnus Cargo Spacecraft’s Test Flight

NASA will host a televised news conference at 4 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Sept. 4, to preview the upcoming test flight of Orbital Sciences Corp.'s Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station.

28 Aug 2013

NASA's Mars Rover Curiosity Commences Usage of Autonomous Navigation on Unknown Ground

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has used autonomous navigation for the first time, a capability that lets the rover decide for itself how to drive safely on Mars.

28 Aug 2013

Autonomous Water-Sampling Robot Searches for Toxic Algae and Bacteria

The summer waters that fill Puget Sound often attract more than just swimmers and recreational boaters: The warmer than usual currents can encourage widespread toxic algae and bacteria growths throughout the sound.

27 Aug 2013

World Surveillance Group’s Low-Cost UAVs for Real-Time ISR

Security is in the air—literally. Thanks to global unrest, there is an urgent need for what the security industry calls ISR: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.

26 Aug 2013

Integrated Informatics Offers Complete Aerial Data Solution Using senseFly’s eBee UAV

Integrated Informatics Inc. now offers a complete aerial data solution, from data capture to analysis and data management, using senseFly’s eBee unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This solution offers a significant cost-reduction related to mobilization and demobilization of fixed-wing and helicopter surveys.

26 Aug 2013