Applied Robotics
In an effort to further develop locomotion on granular surfaces, scientists have turned to an unlikely candidate for inspiration - the baby sea turtle, a creature known for its mad dash to the sea in an effort to escape overwhelming predation.
Check out NASA's robotic astronaut helper.
Check out this robot that will climb through obstacles to save your life.
The U.S. Department of Defense has set aside $7 million for DARPA to pursue an Avatar program in 2013 that will give humans surrogate robots to utilize on the battlefield.
Scientists have made robots that are more adaptable and reprogrammable so they don't have to rely on a master control system so much.
Robotics developer Boston Dynamics has made a robot that can jump 30 feet high.
Robots modeled after the behavior of squirrels and birds could make their way into the military one day.
Meet BigDog - a rough, all-terrain robot that can carry a huge load.
Scientists have modeled a robot after proteins, and come up with a miniature robot that can change its shape.
DARPA is calling on creative minds to help design robots that will be able to respond to the needs of victims and aid in relief efforts following the wake of disasters such as Hurricane Sandy.
A four-legged robot developed by Boston Dynamics can reach speeds faster than the fastest human.
