
Battle of the 'Bots
At an international
high-school contest based in
Connecticut, students
compete with their home-made
robots. The goal for the
robots is to navigate a
maze, find a fire, and put
it out in the shortest
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The Future of Underwater Robots
Computer, electrical, and
mechanical engineering
students at the University
of Florida have built a
fully automated underwater
vehicle. Driven by five
thrusters and controlled by
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The New Generation of Scientists
Some of the nation's most
talented students converged
on Phoenix on May 8-13 to
show their inventions at the
Intel International Science
and Engineering Fair, the
world's largest competition
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The Future Of Robots
Engineers built humanoid
robots that can recognize
objects by color by
processing information from
a camera mounted on the
robot's head. The robots are
programmed to play soccer,
with the intention of
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Robots That Do The Chores
Engineers at MIT Humanoid Robotics Group have developed a robot called Domo that can adapt to situations to assist people with everyday chores, everyday life, everyday work. Cameras inside Domo's ... > more -
Civil Engineers Host Student Competition
Engineering students in the 20th annual American Society of Civil Engineers national concrete canoe competition, show off their latest canoe boat models. The concrete canoes float because a cubic ... > more -
Civil Engineers Design Walk Through Butterfly Museum Exhibit
Structural engineers created a cocoon-like structure to hold butterflies and keep them flying around visitors. Low ceilings keep the insects at visitor-level, while screened-off ventilation systems ... > more -
Computer Scientists Test Safety Of Construction Workers In Virtual Reality Environment
Safety scientists developed a virtual environment that simulates the look and feel of walking on the elevated, barrier-free planks used in the construction industry. Their research is helping to ... > more -
Mechanical Engineers Have New Bug-Inspired Robot That Senses Its Way With Flexible Antenna
Researchers have developed a flexible, sensor-laden artificial antenna to help a robotic "bug" move and navigate just like the common cockroach. The bug can curry along walls, turn corners, avoid ... > more -
Mechanical Engineers Rock Out On Guitars They Construct Themselves
Mechanical engineers combined their skills with that of electrical engineering and computer science to create a college class inspired by the Guitar Hero game. The hands-on course requires students ... > more -
Civil Engineers Test New Concrete for Stronger, More Durable Bridges
A new kind of concrete called Ductal will allow bridges to hold more weight and last longer. Made of a mixture of sand, cement, water, and small steel fibers, it is 10 times more expensive than ... > more -
Engineers And Meteorologists Catalogue Weather Activity To Devise Green Energy Plan
Researchers installed weather stations to track the best locations for taking advantage of renewable resources. Tracking sunlight exposure helps pinpoint the ideal location for solar panels, and ... > more -
Computational Neuroscientists And Engineers Build Robot That Teaches Itself To Walk Up And Down Hills
Computational neuroscientists designed a robot that teaches itself how to walk on differing terrain. The RunBot uses an infrared eye to detect slopes, and adjusts its gait for the smoothest walk. ... > more -
Materials Scientist Introduces Kids To The Science Of Everyday Stuff
Materials scientists are touring the country with a traveling museum exhibit about the science of stuff. They introduce people to the innovations of their discipline, everything from the lightest ... > more
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