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robot hummingbird designed for spying
researchers have created a small robotic drone that flies and looks a humming bird. the new robot was
developed by aerovironment, backed by DARPA, a division of the US pentagon. the robot is to be used for
spying, using the bird-like design as a way to conceal its purpose. although the bird has only been able to
fly for 20 seconds, DARPA has just giving its creators 2.1 million USD to build the next iteration. DARPA
is hoping to have a tiny drone that is capable of speeds of 10m/s, operable inside buildings and controllable
from up to 1 km away. next time you see a cute little hummingbird, be careful what you say.
http://www.avav.com
For spying on what? Everyone wants to know what everyone else is doing!?! The parameters of freedom shrink with every new idea that invades our right to anonymity and distance.
nao programmable humanoid robot
the 2-foot tall robot is designed to walk, hold objects, and communicate in eight languages; in addition, an open source developer model means that it can be programmed to stream internet radio or complete other tasks.
my robot nation
from buttons and circuits to bowties and tattoos, the website lets users customize their own miniature robot figurines, designable via an intuitive web interface and then 3D-printed and shipped to their destination.
bicycle-riding robot
the robot rides a miniature fixed gear bike in exactly the same manner as a human: cycling on the pedals, maintaining its own balance via steering, and braking by dragging his feet along the ground.
pangolin backpack
this unusual backpack is modeled after the protective scales on the back of an animal known as the pangolin
biomimicry - 'nature has all the answers' con
'nature has all the answers' congress will be held on february 5th at the materia inspiration centre, netherlands. the congress will focus around the theme of sustainability in its purest form. janine benyus founder...
designboom explores the discipline of 'biomim
designboom explores the discipline of 'biomimicry', which takes its name from the greek words ‘bios’...
kastiel: uganda glass cabinet
taking form from old world voyage boxes, this glass cabinet maintains the shape and sense of personal storage with modern objec...
arhimetrics: rosa shop
BIG architects kimball art cen
the new facility is designed to balance the neutrality of an exhibition space with the distinctiveness of a building in park c...
takashi murakami: ego exhibiti
the interactive installation features circus tents, indoor cinemas, paintings, multimedia displays and statues, including a six...
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'horsey' by eungi kim
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