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Fire-X Vertical Unmanned Aircraft Successfully Completes First Flight
12/21/10 Fire-X, a vertical unmanned air system (VUAS) developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation and Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, completed its first fully autonomous flight December 10,2010 at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., less than one year after development began. "The speed which Fire-X was developed shows that a low-risk, fast-track…
Remote-Controlled Vehicle Clears Minefields
12/17/10 Recent technological advances have enabled the Army to protect its most valuable asset, the lives of its soldiers. The M1 Abrams Panther II is a 43-ton remote-controlled vehicle designed to help clear minefields. A specially modified M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank stripped of its turret and installed with Omnitech's…
IAI Offers New Ultralight MiniPOP Payload for UAVs
11/01/10 Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is introducing the newest member of its MiniPOP (plug-in optronic payload) family: the Ultralight MiniPOP. The new lightweight MiniPOP payload is manufactured using lightweight metals, including magnesium and titanium. The MiniPOP is designed to be used by small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which demand long…
Boeing to Offer A160T Hummingbird in Response to NAVAIR RFP
10/15/10 The Boeing Company is preparing to offer a solution based on the world record-setting A160T Hummingbird unmanned rotorcraft in response to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command's Request for Proposal (RFP) for Cargo Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Services. The RFP calls for government-owned, contractor-operated UAS services for the U.S.…
Energid Technologies Applies Actin software for Black-I Robotics Heavy-lift Arm
08/30/10 Black-I Robotics is developing a series of robotic arms for its multi-payload LandShark base. Through a recent collaboration agreement, Energid Technologies will be providing control and simulation for these arms with its Actin software toolkit and grasping algorithms. Black-I's heavy-lift arms, when coupled with Energid's control software, will offer…
Goodrich Introduces Low SWaP Shortwave Infrared Camera for Unmanned Vehicles
08/23/10 Goodrich's smallest SWaP (size, weight and power) shortwave infrared (SWIR) camera for unmanned vehicles provides warfighters new capabilities. Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has introduced the smallest SWaP (size, weight and power) shortwave infrared (SWIR) camera for unmanned vehicles. The camera weighs less than four and a half ounces and has…
Automated Vehicles Could Lighten The Load On Troops
07/21/10 The soldier's burden on the battlefield could be eased thanks to a new semi-autonomous, Multi-Operated All-Terrain Vehicle (MOATV) being developed by BAE Systems. BAE Systems' Multi-Operated All-Terrain Vehicle (MOATV) has a range of sophisticated features is designed to reduce the burden on the dismounted solder. As well as being driven…
QinetiQ's TALON Robots Now in Use in Afghanistan Under a UOR
07/09/10 QinetiQ is supplying its proven Talon robots to the UK Ministry of Defense for route proving and clearance, under the British Army's Talisman program. Deployed since April 2010 in Afghanistan, but only just announced, Talisman is the Army's latest weapon to help counter the threat posed by Improvised Explosive Devices…
Robotics Virtual Summit Available On Demand
06/30/10 Access to online exhibit hall, resource center, keynote addresses and feature presentations available at no charge. Event focused on autonomy, mobility and navigation in robotic systems. Robotics Trends announced that access to the inaugural event in the Robotics Summit Virtual Conference and Exposition Series, Autonomy, Navigation, and Mobility Solutions, is…
RE2, Inc. Awarded Funding to Develop a Conformal End-Effector
06/22/10 RE2 and partner Stealth Composites awarded a contract from the Robotics Technology Consortium to develop new classes of end-effectors for the Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotic Systems program. RE2, Inc., a developer of intelligent modular manipulation systems, announced that it has been awarded a research and development contract with the…
Rogov Design's LCD Displays Give Unmanned Aircraft System Operators Better Eyes in the Sky
06/17/10 The ground control station display array system meets MIL-STD 1472F human factors guidelines and accommodates the 5th to 95th percentile of male and female flyers to provide an expansive window on the action. Forging a better connection between human and machine has long been the inspiration for internationally acclaimed industrial…
General Dynamics Robotic Systems-Led Team Awarded Collaborative Technology Alliance Agreement
06/09/10 GDRS and eight academic and business partners win $63M award for robotics research. A General Dynamics Robotics Systems-led consortium of eight academic and corporate leaders in robotic technologies has been awarded a $63 million five-year research agreement by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory to create the technical foundation supporting development…
Concurrent Technologies Corporation Awarded $46 Million For Ground Robotics Technology
06/04/10 CTC partners with iRobot, Toycen Corporation, Indiana University and others to conduct research and development (R&D) of ground robotic systems and ancillary subsystems and software. Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) has been awarded a competitively bid contract by Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane (NSWC Crane) to develop ground robotic technology that…
Stratom Announces Release of Warrior Tool and Payload Accessory Kit
06/03/10 Engineering services firm releases its 'Warrior Tool and Payload Accessory Kit', a suite of instruments for mid-sized unmanned ground vehicles designed for locating and neutralize improvised explosive devices. The robotics engineering team at Stratom, Inc. has recently completed the development of a series of tools used with mid-sized unmanned ground…
Army Testing Rugged, Autonomous Robot Vehicle
06/02/10 Testing of the US Army's Autonomous Platform Demonstrator, which is propelled by six in-hub electric motors and has a diesel generator, is aimed at aimed at advancing and developing the robot's ability to maneuver at higher speeds. By Kris Osborn and Andrew Kerbrat The U.S. Army's Autonomous Platform Demonstrator, or…
Boeing X-51A WaveRider Breaks Record in 1st Flight
05/30/10 Ramjet based, WaveRider flies autonomously for more than 200 seconds reaching an altitude of about 70,000 feet and an approximate speed of Mach 5. In its first flight attempt, the Boeing [NYSE: BA] X-51A WaveRider successfully completed the longest supersonic combustion ramjet-powered flight in history—nearly three and a half minutes…
General Dynamics Awarded $12 Million to Lead Development of Airborne Network Node for WIN-T
05/18/10 Placed aboard an Unmanned Aircraft System, the airborne Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) capability enables continuous communications connectivity in isolated and mountainous regions, and urban environments General Dynamics C4 Systems has been awarded a $12.4 million contract modification to the Warfighter Information Network – Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 3 contract by the…
RE2, Inc. to Design a Modular Intelligent Manipulation System for the U.S. Army
04/21/10 Pittsburgh based RE2 wins Phase 1 SBIR Grant from the US Army's TARDEC to develop robotic manipulators for control of teleoperated unmanned ground vehicles that will mimic the operator's arm/hand movements. RE2, Inc., a developer of modular manipulation systems, announced today it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research…
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After swapping his mind into Peter's body, one of Spider-Man's greatest enemies, Doctor Octopus, set out to prove himself the Superior Spider-Man. He also completed Peter's PhD, fell in love with a woman named Anna Maria Marconi, and started his own company, "Parker Industries." But in the end Doc Ock realized that in order to be a true hero, he had to sacrifice himself and give control of Peter's body back to Peter.
Peter recently found out that someone else, Cindy Moon A.K.A. Silk, was bitten by his radioactive Spider giving her similar powers to Peter. And that's not the only thing they have in common.
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CONSTANTINE Will End Season at Episode Thirteen
Better than being cancelled! It looks as if Constantine will be ending this season fairly soon!
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We already knew that the trailer for the next installment in the Jurassic Park franchise was on its way coming to us this Thanksgiving day. However someone has got their hands on the trailer early and are leaking clips online because... Internet! Check em out before they're gone!
Flash vs. Arrow: The Brave and the Bold "Fan" trailer
My FAN MADE trailer of "The Flash" & "Arrow" 2-part crossover.
REVIEW: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
The Hunger Games
franchise reaches its penultimate instalment, following last year's hugely successful
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DANDY EDITORIAL- Will Captain Marvel Be A Time Travel Movie?
A theory....nothing more...nothing less.
COMICS: Caesar Unites The Apes In Our First Look At DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES #1
What events happened during
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
films? You can get your answer by hitting the jump and checking out the first look at Michael Moreci's
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes #1
Does Suicide Squad Need A-list villians?
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Andrew Kreisberg Confirms That There Will Be No Gotham Or Metropolis On ARROW & THE FLASH
Arrow and The Flash Producer, Andrew Kreisberg gives the official word that we
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from Gotham or Metropolis on the Arrow series, as well as the Flash series anytime soon. Hit the jump to check it out!
Filming Of BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Was Cancelled In Morocco Due To Ebola
Filming for the sequel to
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COMICS: New Preview For DEATHLOK #2 Released- "FLIGHTPATH"
Deathlock is locked into another action-packed, life threatening mission. Will he succeed? Or will he fail trying? Hit the jump to check out Nathan Edmondson's six page preview for
Deathlok #2
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Thor: Ragnarok Fan-Made Trailer
Here is a cool fan-made trailer for Marvel's Thor: Ragnarok from Mr8866. Enjoy...
Constantine: "Danse Vaudou" Recap
My recap of Constantine: Danse Vaudou featuring the return of Papa Midnite and the first appearance of Jim (Spectre) Corrigan
NBC's CONSTANTINE Sees A Rise In Friday Night Ratings!
With NBC's
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Why I Think Man of Steel Is Great
I know it's only been so long since Man of Steel has been released, but I've heard people still complaining about this movie.
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Some quick speculation on the future of
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Marvel Comics: How To Jump Into The Story Continuity
With so many titles available to peruse, which ones are better than others for someone wanting to start reading Marvel product?
Expect The First Teaser For STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS By Next Week?
Some people said it was attached to
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The Battle of the Five Armies
with a possible gif from the film
! If true, this gives the
Jurassic World
trailer debut a run for its money...
CB Movies' #1 Villain: The One-Sided Studio Troll
With the plethora of comic book inspired movies set to debut in the next few years, what is the one danger of bursting the proverbial bubble?
COMICS: The Xenomorphs Set Their Sight On The Prometheus Team In This Preview Of PROMETHEUS: FIRE AND STONE #4
Things are not looking good for the Prometheus's recovery team. A pack of Aliens are closing in, a 'ruthless Engineer' is near their location, and Elden is still lurking around. How will things transpire? Hit the jump to check it out!
Gag Reel For STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION Season 7 Released
With the seventh season of
Star Trek: Next Generation
hitting Blu-ray and DVD on December 2, 2014, we got a forty-five second video that showcases season 7's gag reel. Hit the jump to check it out!
Kingsman: The Secret Service *A Quick Spoiler Free Review!
As anticipation for Matthew Vaughn's new film "Kingsman: The Secret Service", based of Mark Millar's comic book series, the question rises, "Is it worth the hype?" Find out the answer in this quick SPOILER FREE review of the new movie!
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