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Fruit Fly-Inspired Artificial Eye to Help Drones Detect and Prevent Obstacles

Inspired by the compound eyes of fruit flies, a team of researchers from EPFL has developed an artificial eye that allows robots to detect and avoid obstacles. From E-textiles to cars, the potentials applications are numerous.

13 Aug 2015

Middle School Students to Participate in Free Drone Camp at Rice University

A group of 20 Houston sixth- to ninth-grade students will participate in a free drone camp at Rice University Aug. 11-13. The camp is hosted by TrumbullUnmanned and Rice’s Center for Engineering Leadership.

12 Aug 2015

Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Mission Management Control Features that Create More UAS Versatility

Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully demonstrated mission management control features that create more unmanned aircraft system (UAS) versatility and efficiencies.

12 Aug 2015

BIS’ Chief Scientific Adviser Visits Sheffield Robotics

The Government’s chief scientific adviser got a glimpse into the future when he saw how the University of Sheffield is helping to drive forward the UK’s robotics research during a visit today (Tuesday 11 August 2015).

12 Aug 2015

CES 2016 Innovation Awards to Include Unmanned Systems and Accessories Category

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today issued a call for entries for its CES 2016 Innovation Awards.

11 Aug 2015

Northrop Grumman to Showcase Key Defense Capabilities During 18th Annual Space and Missile Defense Symposium

Northrop Grumman Corporation will showcase key space and missile defense capabilities during the 18th Annual Space and Missile Defense Symposium at the Von Braun Center, Aug. 10-13.

11 Aug 2015

American Family Insurance to Test Drones After FAA Approval for Improving its Response to Disasters

American Family Insurance will test the use of unmanned aircraft systems – commonly referred to as drones – to accelerate its response to catastrophes, after receiving approval for the testing from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The company expects to begin the testing this fall.

11 Aug 2015

Analog Astronaut Team Simulates Exploration of Martian Rock Glacier in Austria’s Tyrol

A team of analog astronauts is currently simulating the exploration of a Martian rock glacier in the Tyrol region of Austria. AMADEE-15, conducted by the Austrian Space Forum (ÖWF), is the highest altitude Mars analog mission ever attempted.

11 Aug 2015

New Report on Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Market - By Type; By Applications; By ROV Class - With Forecast (2015 - 2020)" report to their offering.

10 Aug 2015

ManTech to Provide Full Lifecycle Services for U.S. Navy’s Unmanned Maritime Systems Support Capabilities

The U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSCPAC) has awarded ManTech International Corporation a prime contract to provide a broad array of technical and professional services in support of unmanned maritime systems, both surface and subsurface, engaged in waterborne and underwater mine countermeasures.

10 Aug 2015