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'I, Robot' Inspired Invention Wins Science Prize

The Siemens Competition announced the winners of its college scholarships during a ceremony at George Washington University. Six individual students and six teams of students competed in Washington after winning regional competitions in November. They presented their research to a panel of judges Sunday.

By Andy Choi 8 Dec 2010

Robot That Reads

An important human ability, one of reading and interpreting text has been successfully replicated in a robot named Marge. Her creators are Ingmar Posner and Paul Newman at the University of Oxford, along with their collaborator Peter Corke at Queensland University of Technology. Marge is able to determine what a word says and what it means, effectively making an artificial intuitive leap.

By Andy Choi 7 Dec 2010

Robotics Activities Come to University of Hawaiʻi at Mânoa

Students from University of Hawaiʻi at Mânoa will host the “Be A Scientist Tonight” at the Institute for Human Services on Friday, December 10, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event will offer hands-on activities such as robotics, fly genetics, origami and other activities and will engage some 100 children and their families.

By Andy Choi 7 Dec 2010