Monday 31 March 2014

ROS 5 years


Video montage of what's happening in the world of robots using , Robot Operating System:

Tuesday 11 March 2014

Can big data crunching help feed the world? (BBC)


The analysis of large volumes of data collected from fields, warehouses, trucks - and even animals' stomachs - may be key to preventing widespread hunger in the coming decades.

Thursday 6 March 2014

Bionic arm gives cyborg drummer superhuman skills


Jason Barnes's prosthetic arm will let him live his drumming dream in his first gig this month – but it also adds its own rhythms inspired by jazz greats
JASON BARNES had wanted to be a professional drummer since he was a teenager. But when he lost his arm in a freak accident he thought his dream was over. Now he has a second chance at the big time – thanks to a brand new robotic arm.