If technology is here to make things easier, then this is the type of technology that you can sink your teeth into. Then again, if you’re one of those who fear for your privacy or even the things that are predicted in the last chapter of the Bible, Revelation, then you’re probably going to be… Continue reading Eat your password for authentication, according to former DARPA director
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If the Petman robot doesn’t scare you, you’re not paying attention
Boston Dynamics has made us cringe more than once in the past with their BigDog and LS3 robotic abominations in the past. This time, they’ve gone too far and we’re all officially creeped out. If you’ve seen any of the Terminator movies, you should be afraid. This is it without Arnold’s skin covering it. The… Continue reading If the Petman robot doesn’t scare you, you’re not paying attention
BigDog tosses cinder blocks across the room like a robotic boss
If there’s one thing that can be said about Boston Dynamics, it’s that they never cease to amaze us with the capabilities of their robotic creations. “BigDog” has been the topic of past posts here and this one may be the most awesome capability yet. Maintaining balance is one of the biggest challenges facing legged-robot… Continue reading BigDog tosses cinder blocks across the room like a robotic boss
ARGUS is DARPA’s ultimate 1.8-gigapixel eye in the sky
Imagine a camera, drone, and integrated video storage system that can shoot detailed images of a 15-square mile area that can see objects on the ground 6-inches wide from 17,500 feet in the sky. You would be imagining the ARGUS-IS system, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) searching and tracking technology. The Autonomous Real-time… Continue reading ARGUS is DARPA’s ultimate 1.8-gigapixel eye in the sky
The history of the internet
Many of us were born or raised in a world with the internet. For some, it has been a part of their lives for as long as they can remember and the idea of living and doing our daily activities without the connectivity that it presents is almost obscene. We’re a spoiled society. The internet… Continue reading The history of the internet
DARPA’s LS3 robot advances maneuverability, still extremely creepy
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) have been working on the Legged Squad Support System (LS3) for years. This creepy, “thinking” robot is designed to help troops carry equipment on terrain that is normally not suitable for vehicles. The latest advancements are demonstrated below, showing improved maneuverability,… Continue reading DARPA’s LS3 robot advances maneuverability, still extremely creepy
The DARPA “Cheetah” is fast and freaky
There have been many innovations in recent months that have blown us away from the world of robotics. If there’s one common theme between the Smart Bird and other robots that have gone from our dreams (or nightmares) to reality in recent months is the constant embracing of natural movement and style when creating movement.… Continue reading The DARPA “Cheetah” is fast and freaky