Monday, January 30, 2012

Novatiq enters robotics market with SCORP throwable robot

Novatiq enters robotics market with SCORP throwable robot: "SCORP measures 34 cm (13 in) long, 27 cm (10 in) wide and 12 cm (4.7 in) high, and weighs in at just under 3.5 kg (7.7 lb). It boasts four separate cameras - one on each side - with the front a day/night camera able to tilt +/- 90 degrees, and with IR illuminators for night vision."

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Researchers cloak free-standing 3D object using plasmonic metamaterials

Researchers cloak free-standing 3D object using plasmonic metamaterials: "We've previously seen - or should that be "not seen" - invisibility cloaks in the laboratory that are able to render two-dimensional objects invisible to microwaves. "

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Futuristic Navy railgun with 220-mile range closer to reality | Geek Gestalt - CNET News

Futuristic Navy railgun with 220-mile range closer to reality | Geek Gestalt - CNET News: "Imagine a Naval gun so powerful it can shoot a 5-inch projectile up to 220 miles, yet requires no explosives to fire."

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