http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:44:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://0.gravatar.com/blavatar/27a661d5e4217281aa6577b4582aab63?s=96&d=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.png http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/recon-scout-xt/ http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/recon-scout-xt/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:44:04 +0000 Michael D. Medsker http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/?p=278 ]]> The Recon Scout XT from Recon Robotics enables military personnel to conduct video reconnaissance in cluttered indoor environments as well as in outdoor landscapes of dirt, sand and rocks. Equipped with large motors, powerful drive trains and aggressive wheels, the Recon Scout XT gives them the speed, power and maneuverability you need to gain mission-critical reconnaissance across a variety of terrain.

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]]> http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/a-robotic-swarm-wins-best-video-award/feed/ 0 Michael D. Medsker http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2011/03/27/braingate-neural-interface-system-reaches-1000-day-performance-milestone/ http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2011/03/27/braingate-neural-interface-system-reaches-1000-day-performance-milestone/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:10:18 +0000 Michael D. Medsker http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/?p=254 ]]> <ScienceDaily (2011-03-25) — An investigational implanted system being developed to translate brain signals toward control of assistive devices has allowed a woman with paralysis to accurately control a computer cursor at 2.7 years after implantation, providing a key demonstration that neural activity can be read out and converted into action for an unprecedented length of time. … > read full article

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]]> http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2011/03/19/bomb-disposal-robot-getting-ready-for-front-line-action/feed/ 0 Michael D. Medsker http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2011/02/17/scientists-develop-control-system-to-allow-spacecraft-to-think-for-themselves/ http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2011/02/17/scientists-develop-control-system-to-allow-spacecraft-to-think-for-themselves/#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:03:41 +0000 Michael D. Medsker http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/?p=237 ]]> ScienceDaily (2011-02-15) — The world’s first control system that will allow engineers to programme satellites and spacecraft to think for themselves has been developed by scientists from the University of Southampton. read full article

]]> http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2011/02/17/scientists-develop-control-system-to-allow-spacecraft-to-think-for-themselves/feed/ 0 Michael D. Medsker http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2011/01/04/a-robot-with-finger-tip-sensitivity/ http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2011/01/04/a-robot-with-finger-tip-sensitivity/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:53:34 +0000 Michael D. Medsker http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/?p=230 ]]> ScienceDaily (2010-12-22) — Two arms, three cameras, finger-tip sensitivity and a variety of facial expressions — these are the distinguishing features of the pi4-workerbot. Similar in size to a human being, it can be employed at any modern workstation in an industrial manufacturing environment. Its purpose is to help keep European production competitive. … > read full article

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]]> http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2010/12/22/computer-memory-takes-a-spin/feed/ 0 Michael D. Medsker http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2010/12/16/new-psychology-theory-enables-computers-to-mimic-human-creativity/ http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2010/12/16/new-psychology-theory-enables-computers-to-mimic-human-creativity/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:56:29 +0000 Michael D. Medsker http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/?p=211 ]]> ScienceDaily (2010-12-02) — A mathematical model based on psychology theory allows computers to mimic human creative problem-solving, and provides a new roadmap to architects of artificial intelligence. … > read full article

]]> http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2010/12/16/new-psychology-theory-enables-computers-to-mimic-human-creativity/feed/ 0 Michael D. Medsker http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2010/11/20/moving-holograms-from-science-fiction-to-reality/ http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2010/11/20/moving-holograms-from-science-fiction-to-reality/#comments Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:31:00 +0000 Michael D. Medsker http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/?p=207 ]]> ScienceDaily (2010-11-03) — Scientists have developed a new type of holographic telepresence that allows the projection of a three-dimensional, moving image without the need for special eyewear such as 3-D glasses or other auxiliary devices. The technology is likely to take applications ranging from telemedicine, advertising, updatable 3-D maps and entertainment to a new level. … > read full article

]]> http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2010/11/20/moving-holograms-from-science-fiction-to-reality/feed/ 0 Michael D. Medsker http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2010/11/20/physicists-demonstrate-a-four-fold-quantum-memory/ http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/2010/11/20/physicists-demonstrate-a-four-fold-quantum-memory/#comments Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:31:47 +0000 Michael D. Medsker http://mdm4ai.wordpress.com/?p=201 ]]> ScienceDaily (2010-11-17) — Researchers have demonstrated quantum entanglement for a quantum state stored in four spatially distinct atomic memories. … > read full article

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