Robots And Tech

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Studying Other Worlds with the Help of a Starshade

Studying Other Worlds with the Help of a Starshade This animation shows the prototype starshade, a giant structure designed to block the glare of stars so that future space telescopes can take pictures of planets. More info here: http://planetquest.jpl.nasa.gov/video/15

Double from Double Robotics - Telepresence Robot from CES 2014

Double from Double Robotics http://www.DadDoes.Com One of the big trends at CES2014 was telepresence robots. In this video we looked at the Double. While you may think is a lot, we saw plenty of other Telepresence robots in the K price range!

Here is more info -
Double is the ultimate tool for telecommuting. From anywhere in the world, you have a physical presence in the office and can speak to co-workers at anytime.

To New Heights - Videology Ep. 3

The best simulations and robotics videos are featured in this episode of Videology.
SpaceShipTwo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwm3leZu-O0
Jaguar attacks crocodile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBNYwxDZ_pA
JPL RoboSimian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HFXO_qx5ZY
3D Printing - Mataerial
http://vimeo.com/55657102
Porsche 911 Roof
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H7xSw7bEms
iRobot Scooba 450
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g-na7d-hEs
Muscle memory software
http://vimeo.com/79098420
Cell growth simulations
http://vimeo.com/82989945

Saturday, March 22, 2014

G-FOLD Diversion Test

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory tested its G-FOLD divert algorithm experimental landing system on September 20, 2013 at the Mohave Air & Space Port in Mojave, Calif. G-FOLD, which stands for Fuel Optimal Large Divert Guidance Algorithm, enables a rocket to select an alternate landing site, autonomously. The test was performed aboard a Masten Xombie rocket.

This effort was performed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory with participation from the University of Texas at Austin, Masten Space Systems, Inc.

MIT DRC - Tasks Preparation Summary - Dec. 2013