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Robot Programming Used to Measure Effectiveness of Virtual Learning

Using robot programming as a measure for teaching effectiveness, four senior academics in the UK and Japan are looking into how virtual environments such as Second Life contribute to high quality teaching and learning.

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Virginia Tech Team to Build Battlefield Robots for 2010 Competition

A team of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students from Virginia Tech’s Virginia Center for Autonomous Systems in building a team battle-ready robots as part of an international war games challenge.

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Opinions

'Robot Scientist' is Cool, But it Ain't No Scientist; And That's Not a Baby, Either

The press picks right up on the robot-replaces-human fear when reporting on robotics, and gives even small successes more exposure because of it. But robotics people don’t have to encourage the misperception, and shouldn’t fall victim to it themselves. 

Vendor Spotlight

Honda Unveils Experimental Walking Assist Device With Bodyweight Support System

Honda’s second ‘Walking Assist’ device is not designed for the infirmed, but as a ‘Lifestyle Enhancement’ product that provides additional load support for the legs and body.