Discussions
A Giant Leap for Humanoid Kind
NASA and General Motors have developed a humanoid robot called Robonaut2. It is more dexterous and human-like than its predecessor and other, similar robots. NASA hopes to use it for precursor missions to the moon or Mars, or to work side-by-side with astronauts on the space station. GM says the technology could be used in its manufacturing plants or put into its products. In the video engineers discuss the robots importance and demonstrate how it works.
Making OLED Displays Cheaper
A start-up in Menlo Park, CA hopes to bring down the cost of organic light-emitting diode displays by making equipment for printing them on a large scale. Kateeva is testing a prototype large-area printer it will send to display manufacturers for testing next year.
Malleable Maps, Artistic Robots and Bubble Interfaces
An event showcases the intersection of design and technology.
Young Blood Reverses Signs of Aging in Old Mice
Amy Wagers, investigator at Boston-based Joslin Diabetes Center and assistant professor of pathology at Harvard Medical School, explains the regenerative power of young blood.
NASA's Next Space Suit
Dan Barry, vice president and director of research and development at Worcester, MA-based David Clark Company, demonstrates the company’s early prototype of the Constellation space suit, NASA’s next suit for travel to the moon, Mars and beyond. The company is designing the new space suit in partnership with Houston-based Oceaneering International, who was awarded a $500 million contract from NASA.
Made-to-Order Heart Cells
Stem cell advance will help drug development.
A Synchronous Clock Made of Bacteria
Such microorganisms might make environmental sensors or drug delivery systems.
