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Computer vision, designers vs. engineers, and the "nightmare" of engineering Google Glass.

Computer vision, designers vs. engineers, and the "nightmare" of engineering Google Glass.

Since 1958, DARPA has been credited with the development of some of the most important technologies used today, including…

Since 1958, DARPA has been credited with the development of some of the most important technologies used today, including the Internet and GPS. Here is a look at DARPA’s 60 year history and some major projects in electrical engineering.

DLR’s Robotic and Mechatronics Centre — part of the German Aerospace Center, which oversees the country’s space…

DLR’s Robotic and Mechatronics Centre — part of the German Aerospace Center, which oversees the country’s space program — recently conducted successful trials of its SUPVIS Justin humanoid robot.

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.

Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.

Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.

Audi has announced that a collaborative robot is working the floor in its industrial factory.

Audi has announced that a collaborative robot is working the floor in its industrial factory.

NXROBO's Tin Lun Lam shares insights on designing home robots.

NXROBO's Tin Lun Lam shares insights on designing home robots.

AAC's Jeremy Lee corresponded with Chad Kapper—founder of Flite Test and Rotor Riot—to gather insights on drones,…

AAC's Jeremy Lee corresponded with Chad Kapper—founder of Flite Test and Rotor Riot—to gather insights on drones, engaging people on YouTube, flying at Chernobyl, and more.

Cephalopods have no rigid structures in their bodies and can adjust their bodies to fit the size and shape to the…

Cephalopods have no rigid structures in their bodies and can adjust their bodies to fit the size and shape to the environment. A robot with similar properties would have an advantage in search and rescue environments if it could squeeze through openings other robots could not.

Researchers at Duke University have dramatically improved motion planning of robots in complicated environments.

Researchers at Duke University have dramatically improved motion planning of robots in complicated environments.

Rethink Robotics is proving that robots don't have to be in competition with humans, but can instead form collaborative…

Rethink Robotics is proving that robots don't have to be in competition with humans, but can instead form collaborative environments that increase efficiency while ensuring safer work places. This collaboration may be the key to industry 4.0: not eliminating the human element, but maximizing it.