British researchers plan to send a cellphone into orbit to discover if it will still work. If it does, it could mean major changes to the way satellites are used. The project, run by the University of Surrey and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited will involve sending a satellite named STRaND-1 into orbit. The 30cm-long satellite […]
First, you saw them doing all kinds of crazy acrobatics (here and here), and then, they began working in team. Some of them have even gone to the point where they developed an artistic flair. Now, they’ve started to build things. Next step? Self-Replication? Ladies and gentlegeeks, I’m sorry to say this to you today, […]
Swedish trials have shown that, in principle at least, it could be possible to create a “road train” of vehicles controlled only by one driver. Sadly, this isn’t an invention I came up with during one lengthy journey by which expressways would be replaced with airport-style travelators, an ideaI stand by despite some minor limitations […]
A really cool “behind the scene” video showing how memory chips are made. Enjoy! [Via Reddit]
Computers play chess? So what. Shogi? Whatever. Jeopardy!? Now we’re talking. And while my opening line might seem sarcastic, it really isn’t. That’s because Jeopardy!, while easily dismissed as TV froth, is a genuine challenge to computers. That’s because of the way the show works: for those not familiar, the game involves host Alex Trebek […]
By Derek Clark Contributing Writer, [GAS] I have to admit, as a fan of robots, I’m a little disappointed with the latest crop on display at this year’s CES. Sure, there were a few helpful devices for those who don’t like to vacuum or do windows, but where are all the humanoid autonomous robots I […]
It feels as if everyone has told bankers where to get off in the past couple of years. That’s certainly the case with a letter written by Cambridge University, though this time it’s not a criticism of irresponsible lending and investment. Instead Britain’s banks have been told to go whistle after demanding that a student’s […]
Remember those Quadrotor bots we featured a few months ago? Well one of them, Quadrotor overlord “Echo”, took some time off her busy schedule to play a little something for us for the holidays. Enjoy! A few new videos have also been released since the last time we featured these guys. Here are a few: