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Canada is Off to the Moon

Mar-01-19 By IdeaConnection
The Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway is a proposed NASA program that would carry astronauts to the moon to build and operate a lunar space station. The hardware and mission design are still in the early stages of development, and Canada is going to be working on a smart robotic arm that will be used to repair and maintain Gateway.

Robots are Set to Build a Robot Science Museum

Feb-22-19 By IdeaConnection
So, you want to construct a museum dedicated to robotics to showcase past and present achievements and present ambitions for the future.  How are you going to get it built? With the help of a few robots of course.  That is the intention of Melike Altinisik Architects (MAA) which recently announced it had won an international competition to design the Robot Science Museum in Seoul.

A World First for Agri-Food Robotics

Feb-18-19 By IdeaConnection
The University of Lincoln in the UK has announced what it says is a world first, the establishment of a Center for Doctoral Training (CDT) for agri-food robotics. This new research institute will specialize in such areas as soft robotics for handling delicate food products and autonomous mobility in challenging environments.

AI Set to Make Deep Sea Discoveries

Feb-14-19 By IdeaConnection
Artificial intelligence could soon be at the forefront of marine biology helping scientists discover new species in the world's oceans. Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an AI program that can automatically provide species-level identification of microscopic marine organisms.

The 3-D Printed Robot That Taught Itself to Skate

Feb-08-19 By IdeaConnection
Well, here's something you don't see every day - a robot skating on ice. That in itself is a mean feat but what is even more remarkable is that the bot is 3-D printed and it taught itself to move on the ice.

Teaching Common Sense to AI

Feb-06-19 By IdeaConnection
Can artificial intelligence learn common sense? It appears the answer to that question is a resounding 'yes' if research by scientists from the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) is anything to go by.

Big Data Help to Prevent Homelessness

Jan-16-19 By IdeaConnection
A researcher at the University of Essex in the UK is working on a project that is looking at the potential of big data to prevent homelessness. Professor Vania Sena believes that the vast swathes of data held by local authorities can be mined to predict when people need help.

What’s Next at CES 2019?

Jan-09-19 By IdeaConnection
It is that time of year where technology enthusiasts flock to Las Vegas for one of the biggest consumer technology showcases in the world. CES 2019 has officially opened its doors.

UK Government Sees a Big Future for Small Robots

Jan-04-19 By IdeaConnection
Among the problems of driving in busy cities are the traffic delays caused by roadworks. Lengths of tarmac are dug up by utility companies to lay or repair pipes and cables.

Robot Brings New Life to the Great Barrier Reef

Dec-27-18 By IdeaConnection
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world, a vast coral reef of striking beauty that is rich in marine life.  Yet this World Heritage Site is under pressure from climate change, poor water quality and fishing among other threats.