NSF and Federal Partners Award $37M To Advance Nation's Co-robots (nsf.gov) 13
aarondubrow writes: Today, the National Science Foundation, in partnership with the DoD, NASA, NIH, and USDA, announced $37 million in new awards to spur the development and use of co-robots — robots that work cooperatively with people. From unmanned vehicles that can inspect and fix ailing infrastructure to co-robots that can collaborate with workers on manufacturing tasks, scientists and engineers are developing the next generation of robots that can handle critical tasks in close proximity to humans, providing for unprecedented safety and resilience. This year, the initiative funded 66 new research proposals to 49 distinct institutions in 27 states.
Does That Include Fuck-Bots? (Score:1)
So, just head to home depot... (Score:2)
...and slap a sensor on every power tool you can think of?
The word "robot" seems to be used to describe everything from a sci-fi automaton, to a remote control vehicle...
Splattered Heads (Score:3)
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My understanding is that more than one head exploded upon contact with a fast moving robot arm.
No doubt, but non-robotic power tools have similar problems. Especially if you count cars and guns as power tools, but even with a stationary circular saw people will inevitably cut their limbs off on it.
$37 million? (Score:2)
I know the budget is tight, but exactly how much robot development will a measly $37 million buy?
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More than the $0 that was previously budgeted.
No, seriously (Score:1)
> co-robots
As usual, let porn drive the tech. Where's that robot hand, put a rubber covering and heating coils in it.
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