robots.net blog for jmhenry

Flying Robot Can Be Your Running Coach

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:09:06 GMT

If you have ever worried about venturing out on your own for a run, then this robot is what you need. This little flying bot can fly along side of you and keep you company. Or if you want more...

A Robot That Cleans Your RoomFinally!

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:13:08 GMT

It’s true that there are robots for almost every thankless task around the house. Although a few of the most hated ones still need that robotic help. For example, a robot that folds clothes, puts away the dishes, or even...

Robotic Lifeguard to Assist Their Human Counterparts

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:08:47 GMT

This robot lifeguard assists the human lifeguards by zipping out to the distressed swimmer and providing a flotation device until other help arrives. The robotic lifeguard goes by the acronym “EMILY”. “EMILY” is named for a 13 year old California...

Paralyzed Patients Use Thoughts to Direct Robotic Arms

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:09:04 GMT

Personal assistance robots may have just become much more user friendly. According to Leigh Hochberg, MD, PhD, of Brown University in Providence, R.I., and colleagues in a recent research project, two patients in a clinical trial were able to directly...

Space Robots May Service Satellites

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:09:28 GMT

Two companies are building robots to service dying satellites and keep them functioning in orbit. The question with the idea is whether or not this process would save money over the current practice of abandoning and/or replacing the dead satellites....

Robots Make a Difference in Science and Technology Education

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:08:00 GMT

Photo Credit: Nic McPhee http://flickr.com/photos/nicmcphee/ The question of how to help American students succeed in high tech subjects continues to be on the forefront of public discussion nationwide. One of the answers is occurring on a regular basis in communities...

Next-Generation Robot Inspector for Nuclear Power Plants

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:09:16 GMT

A fast, reliable robot is needed to minimize downtime when nuclear reactors are inspected. Energid is developing this robot just for that purpose. Also, this robot could be used for disaster work in damaged reactors such as the ones disabled...

Robots That Can Be Controlled From Orbit

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 21:09:54 GMT

Photo Credit: NASA Robots have long been the pathfinders for the exploration of space. Surveyor landers went to the surface of the Moon to test out the surface before men walked on it. Mars has been host to a number...

Robots Taking Over Typical Human Roles in the Job Market

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:07:24 GMT

Photo Credit: The U.S. Army's photostream Two stories this week caught my attention. Both are among examples of robots moving into jobs that were once the sole province of humans. As the photo above suggests, sometimes we are being dragged...

Robots Powered by Waves on Missions to Help Humans Understand Oceans

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:08:13 GMT

Here is a story about a unique robot able to harvest energy from the environment. Using a patented system of cables and fins, the robot is able to use waves in the ocean to propel itself through the water. There...