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    Mechanical Paper Robots made from recycled paper and dead trees shoot rubber-bands!

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    Waste paper does not necessarily need to be tossed in a bin. Using a little bit of innovation and creativity, these bits and pieces of paper can very well be put to better use, like creating one of these spectacular … Continue reading3

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    Wave Glider robots use solar energy to track tagged sharks

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    Following a shark around isn’t one of the wisest things a human being would want to do, which is why we use robots these days to track down sharks and better understand their patterns of behavior and life. Researchers studying … Continue reading3

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    The poop consuming self sustaining Ecobot-III robot

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    Now we really wouldn’t have guessed just how useful poop could actually be. This robot saw its true use before we did. What we technically and very naturally refer to as “waste”, poop that is, is exactly what’s used to … Continue reading3

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    Mechanical elephant, made out of recycled materials

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    Remember the good old Trojan Horse episode from historic literature? Well, here’s an elephant that could give it a run for its money, though this one isn’t being used as a war strategy to deceive enemies. This elephant uses recycled … Continue reading3

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    Solar powered robot to detect faulty overhead power lines

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    Electricity lines that run from pillar to pillar around our neighborhood require regular checks and maintenance. Now, owing to the high voltage of power they transmit, working near these lines can be potentially risky to people. Usually, helicopters do the … Continue reading3

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    Honda ASIMO, the heart-throb at Honda’s Green Car Challenge in Romania

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    The awesome ASIMO humanoid robot does have a heart, a green one that is. The Honda creation recently waved the flags, at Honda’s Green Car Challenge in Romania. And that’s not all! ASIMO also cheered on the competitors, tirelessly throughout … Continue reading3

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    Energy-efficient walking robots like the LS3 could help save the environment in future

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    This is not some futuristic robot right out of a game; the LS3 is in fact a walking robot that is being developed by Boston Dynamics, the company that won the $32 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects … Continue reading3

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    Fish robots recycled out of trash to educate Japan kids

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    We may have learnt about fishes and sea life the hard way every time we accompanied our father fishing or in school, but kids in Japan can learn about life deep down under with robots! Alright, these aren’t just metallic … Continue reading3

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    Doha to use solar powered robots to guide traffic

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    Doha is undergoing futuristic and environment friendly changes in the way traffic guidance operations are carried out. Several road projects are underway due to which traffic guidance systems are needed. With the support of the Qatar Science Club, The Public … Continue reading3

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    Solar powered robot for wildlife photography

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    Too lazy to walk around the wild snapping pictures? The CoolerBot comes to the rescue! A telepresence robot, this rugged water proof device built by Steve Norris is used for nature photography. It uses energy form the sun to charge … Continue reading3

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