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Valuable 'Bots Example Use of Bots in Everyday Life
Valuable 'Bots The Associated Press reports of a six-legged robot with tennis balls for feet that can be sent into hazardous accidents; India Builds Robot to Work in Nuclear Power Plants. Eeexcellent... In the Post Gazette, another six-legged 'bot is presented, which is supposed to map underground cavities, as CMU Robotics Pioneer Sets Sights on Old Mines. Building on earlier relatively successful models, current generation robots could become a valuable tool for mining companies, despite their price. Tech TV had a show the other night about robot search and rescue in the World Trade Center -- Robot Rescue. Current properties and capabilities of the robots are explained, as well as future improvements. UPI reports about a robotic challenge aiming to assist terrorism victims; Students Tackle Rescue Robot 'War Game'. A particularly interesting fact involves the improvement of tools to speed up the development of such bots in the future. There's an article on Wired about the army of the (near) future, emphasising both human and machine skills supported by advanced communication networks -- The Drone Armies Are Coming. Security is the key, as it would be embarrassing for these huge armies to become vulnerable to simple viruses or enemy hackers. Discover.com reports of an unmanned airplane used in Afghanistan; Flying Blind. Many of the pilot's issues about the technology are raised, which makes interesting reading. And finally, quick mention of a Sunspot article which describes a Science Fair in Maryland, aiming to bring robotics into contact with the masses... On the Robotics Circuit. | NewsCaster 79 posts. Saturday 31 August, 09:43 Reply