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Lost Beagle2 probe found 'intact' on Mars

Posted in Science on 17th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

The missing Mars robot Beagle2 has been found on the surface of the Red Planet, apparently intact.

Robots can now learn to cook just like you do: by watching YouTube videos

Posted in Online on 4th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers have come up with a new way to teach robots how to use tools simply by watching videos on YouTube.

Future of Work: What Skills Will Help Us Keep Pace?

Posted in Software on 26th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

From the growing clamor of voices warning robots will take away our jobs, it is clear we are focusing more on the problems of AI, robotics, and automation than the solutions.

The Military Wants Smarter Insect Spy Drones

Posted in Hardware on 25th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

Urban disaster relief is an 'obvious' application for tiny, self-guided insect robots.

Google Lunar XPrize deadline extended to 2016

Posted in Science on 19th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

Milestone Prize winners to be announced in January.