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Top 5 Coolest Exoskeletons That Give Humans Super Strength

You don’t have to be a world class bodybuilder to lift two-times your body weight. All you need are these wearable exoskeletons. One caveat: all of them are priced out of reach for most individuals. Continue reading to se...

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CubeStormer II: The Samsung Galaxy S II-Powered Rubik’s Cube Solving Robot

What do you get when you combine LEGO Mindstorms NXT with a Samsung Galaxy S II and a custom program? The magnificent Rubik’s Cube-solving CubeStormer II. Plus, “CubeStormer will be making a public appearance at ARM...

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AlphaDog: The Incredible Robotic Mule

Developed by the talented researchers at Boston Dynamics, the AlphaDog “is designed to carry 400 pounds, last 24 hours and carry enough fuel for a 20-mile trip.” Keep reading to watch a video of it in action…

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Disney Research Develops Wall-Climbing, Base Jumping Robot

Disney Research in collaboration with ETH Zurich, have developed a wall-climbing robot that “can climb vertical walls, flip open a parachute and jump off, parasailing to the ground while capturing video of the trip.”...

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ShadowHawk UAV: The Minature Helicopter That Fires Stun Gun Baton Rounds

When is a helicopter, not just a flying machine? When it’s called the Shadowhawk UAV. This tiny helicopter “may only be seven-foot long and weigh a measly 49lbs, but it is already being used to track pirates off the...

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SWITL Gadget Scoops Up Semi-Liquid Spills Without the Mess

Called the SWITL, this nifty “robotic hand features a conveyor belt, believed to be made from Teflon, which moves so fast it is able to pick up semi-liquid spills without leaving a mess.” Keep reading for a video...

by Nathan Rossiter

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