by . larisa brown . published : . 18:00 est , 15 february 2013 . | . updated : . 03:15 est , 18 february 2013 . you probably wo n't realise they are coming until it 's too late . tiny robots , the size of an a4 sheet , are being programmed to lift cars that are up to two tonnes in weight . new product slim rice is said to have only 7.7 calories per 100g compared to 350 calories in white basmati rice . for anyone trying to stick to a diet , carbohydrates are usually the enemy . but one type of rice is flying off the shelves , because it has virtually no calories . slim rice , a new british product , helps you feel full while barely registering on your waistline . there are 7.7 calories in a 100g serving , compared to 350 calories in the same weight of white basmati rice . regular boiled rice contains 64 per cent water . slim rice , which comes already cooked , is made up of 97 per cent water and the asian root konjac . some nutritionists claim that vegetable . extract konjac -- also known as moyu -- can stabilise blood-sugar levels . and prevent hunger pangs and over-eating . working together , these creepy machines are able to sneak up unnoticed and silently remove their target from the scene . tiny robots , the size of an a4 sheet , are being programmed to lift cars that are up to two tons in weight . the robots , collectively called avert , are the creation of a european consortium led by the democritus university of thrace in greece . a ` autonomous multi-robot system for vehicle extraction and transportation ' -lrb- avert -rrb- computer first selects a vehicle to be moved after cameras have mapping the area in detail . the avert system then works by sending a deployment unit to scan the area again and identify new potential obstacles . once this has been done , bogies deploy from the depolyment unit and are tracked to a target vehicle , where they dock onto the wheels and lift the car . the robots , collectively called avert , are the creation of a european consortium led by the democritus university of thrace in greece . these bogies are fitted with on-board sensors , including two lasers and a digital camera . -lrb- cnn -rrb- from the giant sequoias of yosemite to the geysers of yellowstone , the united states ' national parks were made for you and me . and for saturday and sunday , they 're also free . though most of the national park service 's 407 sites are free year-round , the 128 parks that charge a fee -- like yellowstone and yosemite -- will be free those two days . it 's all part of national park week , happening april 18 through april 26 , and it 's hosted by the national park service and the national park foundation . check out night-time astronomy parties , daytime revolutionary war programs , earth day parties and family-friendly junior ranger activities at national park sites across the country . not sure how to start ? go to findyourpark.com to learn more about park sites near you . go to www.nationalparkweek.org for more ideas on how to explore . then the park service wants people to share their stories using the hashtag #findyourpark and at findyourpark.com . the unusual product smells strongly of starch and needs to be rinsed at least twice under warm water to remove its distinctive odour . advocates claim the rice , which is chewier than normal varieties , tricks your brain into thinking you have eaten a full meal . one portion can create the sensation of being full for up to four hours . the slim range -- which includes slim pasta and slim noodles -- is flavourless , allowing you to add a sauce of your choice . made by company eat water , it is available from holland & barrett and independent food stores and costs # 2.55 a packet . however , tam fry , from the national obesity forum , said : ` there are nasty side effects to konjac . it will make you feel fuller but does n't do much for you . ` konjac is an appetite suppressant and . the sensors help the avert tool move the vehicle without human intervention , while avoiding obstacles . while the system may seem creepy , it could have important applications for bomb disposal teams . researchers envisage the system being used by the police to remove suspicious vehicles , potentially rigged with explosives , from within buildings . ` current methods of bomb disruption and neutralisation are hindered in the event that the device is shielded , blocked or for whatever reason can not be accessed for examination , ' the researcher wrote on their site . intel ceo brian krzanich revealed a terrifying glimpse of the future - a swarm of robot spiders . intel has shown of a terrifying glimpse of the future - a swarm of robot spiders that can be controlled with a flick of the wrist . at the chip giant 's developers forum in china , intel ceo brian krzanich revealed the demonstration to show off the firm 's button sized computed and controller wristband . he was able to cause lights on the robots to change shape , and control their movement from the bans . the robots were powered by curie , a computer the size of a button developed by intel . ` the intel curie module is a tiny hardware product based on the intel quark se system chip , which is the company 's first purpose-built system on a chip for wearable devices , ' the firm said . it contains bluetooth low-energy radio , sensors and battery charging technologies . krzanich said that there 's a dedicated sensor hub processor and pattern classification engine that allows it , for example , to identify different sporting activities quickly and precisely . ` avert can provide an autonomous capability to remove blocking vehicles which is not currently available . ' other uses could include removing cars parked in a tight spot or helping vehicles move within a car park without a driver . the team has been working on the technology since 2012 and believes a production model could be ready by next year . they will be showcasing the system at the upcoming international conference on robotics and automation -lrb- icra2015 -rrb- on may 26th to 30th in seattle . working together , these creepy machines are able to sneak up unnoticed and silently remove their target . people will eat it thinking they will get slim but might not be aware . they could be starving themselves of nutrients . the team has been working on the technology since 2012 and says a production model could be ready in 2016 . ` you do n't want to starve your body of things that it needs . '
one portion of slim rice is said to make you feel full for four hours .
by . larisa brown . published : . 18:00 est , 15 february 2013 . | . updated : . 03:15 est , 18 february 2013 . you probably wo n't realise they are coming until it 's too late . tiny robots , the size of an a4 sheet , are being programmed to lift cars that are up to two tonnes in weight . new product slim rice is said to have only 7.7 calories per 100g compared to 350 calories in white basmati rice . for anyone trying to stick to a diet , carbohydrates are usually the enemy . but one type of rice is flying off the shelves , because it has virtually no calories . slim rice , a new british product , helps you feel full while barely registering on your waistline . there are 7.7 calories in a 100g serving , compared to 350 calories in the same weight of white basmati rice . regular boiled rice contains 64 per cent water . slim rice , which comes already cooked , is made up of 97 per cent water and the asian root konjac . some nutritionists claim that vegetable . extract konjac -- also known as moyu -- can stabilise blood-sugar levels . and prevent hunger pangs and over-eating . working together , these creepy machines are able to sneak up unnoticed and silently remove their target from the scene . tiny robots , the size of an a4 sheet , are being programmed to lift cars that are up to two tons in weight . the robots , collectively called avert , are the creation of a european consortium led by the democritus university of thrace in greece . a ` autonomous multi-robot system for vehicle extraction and transportation ' -lrb- avert -rrb- computer first selects a vehicle to be moved after cameras have mapping the area in detail . the avert system then works by sending a deployment unit to scan the area again and identify new potential obstacles . once this has been done , bogies deploy from the depolyment unit and are tracked to a target vehicle , where they dock onto the wheels and lift the car . the robots , collectively called avert , are the creation of a european consortium led by the democritus university of thrace in greece . these bogies are fitted with on-board sensors , including two lasers and a digital camera . -lrb- cnn -rrb- from the giant sequoias of yosemite to the geysers of yellowstone , the united states ' national parks were made for you and me . and for saturday and sunday , they 're also free . though most of the national park service 's 407 sites are free year-round , the 128 parks that charge a fee -- like yellowstone and yosemite -- will be free those two days . it 's all part of national park week , happening april 18 through april 26 , and it 's hosted by the national park service and the national park foundation . check out night-time astronomy parties , daytime revolutionary war programs , earth day parties and family-friendly junior ranger activities at national park sites across the country . not sure how to start ? go to findyourpark.com to learn more about park sites near you . go to www.nationalparkweek.org for more ideas on how to explore . then the park service wants people to share their stories using the hashtag #findyourpark and at findyourpark.com . the unusual product smells strongly of starch and needs to be rinsed at least twice under warm water to remove its distinctive odour . advocates claim the rice , which is chewier than normal varieties , tricks your brain into thinking you have eaten a full meal . one portion can create the sensation of being full for up to four hours . the slim range -- which includes slim pasta and slim noodles -- is flavourless , allowing you to add a sauce of your choice . made by company eat water , it is available from holland & barrett and independent food stores and costs # 2.55 a packet . however , tam fry , from the national obesity forum , said : ` there are nasty side effects to konjac . it will make you feel fuller but does n't do much for you . ` konjac is an appetite suppressant and . the sensors help the avert tool move the vehicle without human intervention , while avoiding obstacles . while the system may seem , for example , to identify different sporting activities quickly and precisely . ` avert can provide an autonomous capability to remove blocking vehicles which is not currently available . ' other uses could include removing cars parked in a tight spot or helping vehicles move within a car park without a driver . the team has been working on the technology since 2012 and believes a production model could be ready by next year . they will be showcasing the system at the upcoming international conference on robotics and automation -lrb- icra2015 -rrb- on may 26th to 30th in seattle . working together , these creepy machines are able to sneak up unnoticed and silently remove their target . people will eat it thinking they will get slim but might not be aware . they could be starving themselves of nutrients . the team has been working on the technology since 2012 and says a production model could be ready in 2016 . ` you do n't want to starve your body of things that it needs . '
by . larisa brown . published : . 18:00 est , 15 february 2013 . | . updated : . 03:15 est , 18 february 2013 . you probably wo n't realise they are coming until it 's too late . tiny robots , the size of an a4 sheet , are being programmed to lift cars that are up to two tonnes in weight . new product slim rice is said to have only 7.7 calories per 100g compared to 350 calories in white basmati rice . for anyone trying to stick to a diet , carbohydrates are usually the enemy . but one type of rice is flying off the shelves , because it has virtually no calories . slim rice , a new british product , helps you feel full while barely registering on your waistline . there are 7.7 calories in a 100g serving , compared to 350 calories in the same weight of white basmati rice . regular boiled rice contains 64 per cent water . slim rice , which comes already cooked , is made up of 97 per cent water and the asian root konjac . some nutritionists claim that vegetable . extract konjac -- also known as moyu -- can stabilise blood-sugar levels . and prevent hunger pangs and over-eating . working together , these creepy machines are able to sneak up unnoticed and silently remove their target from the scene . tiny robots , the size of an a4 sheet , are being programmed to lift cars european consortium led by the democritus university of thrace in greece . these bogies are fitted with on-board sensors , including two lasers and a digital camera . -lrb- cnn -rrb- from the giant sequoias of yosemite to the geysers of yellowstone , the united states ' national parks were made for you and me . and for saturday and sunday , they 're also free . though most of the national park service 's 407 sites are free year-round , the 128 parks that charge a fee -- like yellowstone and yosemite -- will be free those two days . it 's all part of national park week , happening april 18 through april 26 , and it 's hosted by the national park service and the national park foundation . check out night-time astronomy parties , daytime revolutionary war programs , earth day parties and family-friendly junior ranger activities at national park sites across the country . not sure how to start ? go to findyourpark.com to learn more about park sites near you . go to www.nationalparkweek.org for more ideas on how to explore . then the park service wants people to share their stories using the hashtag #findyourpark and at findyourpark.com . the unusual product smells strongly of starch and needs to be rinsed at least twice under warm water to remove its distinctive odour . advocates claim the rice , which is chewier than normal varieties , tricks your brain into thinking you have eaten a full meal . one portion can create the sensation of being full for up to four hours . the slim range -- which includes slim pasta and slim noodles -- is flavourless , allowing you to add a sauce of your choice . made by company eat water , it is available from holland & barrett and independent food stores and costs # 2.55 a packet . however , tam fry , from the national obesity forum , said : ` there are nasty side effects to konjac . it will make you feel fuller but does n't do much for you . ` konjac is an appetite suppressant and . the sensors help the avert tool move the vehicle without human intervention , while avoiding obstacles . while the system may seem creepy , it could have important applications for bomb disposal teams . researchers envisage the system being used by the police to remove suspicious vehicles , potentially rigged with explosives , from within buildings . ` current methods of bomb disruption and neutralisation are hindered in the event that the device is shielded , blocked or for whatever reason can not be accessed for examination , ' the researcher wrote on their site . intel ceo brian krzanich revealed a terrifying glimpse of the future - a swarm of robot spiders . intel has shown of a terrifying glimpse of the future - a swarm of robot spiders that can be controlled with a flick of the wrist . at the chip giant 's developers forum in china , for example , to identify different sporting activities quickly and precisely . ` avert can provide an autonomous capability to remove blocking vehicles which is not currently available . ' other uses could include removing cars parked in a tight spot or helping vehicles move within a car park without a driver . the team has been working on the technology since 2012 and believes a production model could be ready by next year . they will be showcasing the system at the upcoming international conference on robotics and automation -lrb- icra2015 -rrb- on may 26th to 30th in seattle . working together , these creepy machines are able to sneak up unnoticed and silently remove their target . people will eat it thinking they will get slim but might not be aware . they could be starving themselves of nutrients . the team has been working on the technology since 2012 and says a production model could be ready in 2016 . ` you do n't want to starve your body of things that it needs . '
by. larisa brown. published :. 18:00 est, 15 february. |. updated :. 03:15 est, 18 february. you probably wo n't realise they coming until 's. tiny robots, the size an a4 sheet, being programmed lift cars that up to two tonnes. new product slim rice is said only 7.7 calories compared 350 calories white basmati rice. for anyone trying stick a diet, carbohydrates usually the enemy but one type rice flying, because virtually no calories slim rice, a new british product, helps feel while barely registering on there 7.7 calories, compared 350 calories the same weight white basmati rice regular boiled rice contains 64 per cent water. slim rice, which comes already cooked, made up 97 per cent water the asian root konjac some nutritionists claim that vegetable. extract konjac -- also moyu can stabilise. and prevent hunger pangs over-eating. working together, these creepy machines able sneak unnoticed silently remove their target tiny robots, the size an a4 sheet, being programmed lift cars that up to two tons. the robots, collectively avert, the creation a european consortium the democritus university thrace greece a ` autonomous multirobot system vehicle extraction transportation -lrb- avert computer first selects moved after cameras mapping the area in detail. the avert system then works sending a deployment unit scan again identify new potential obstacles. once this has, bogies deploy from the depolyment unit are tracked a target vehicle, where dock onto the wheels lift. the robots, collectively avert, the creation a european consortium the democritus university thrace greece these bogies fitted on sensors, including two lasers -lrb- cnn from the giant sequoias yosemite to yellowstone, the united states ' national parks were made you and for saturday and, they 're also free. though most the national park service 's 407 sites free year, the 128 parks charge -- like yellowstone yosemite will those two. it 's all part national park week, happening april 18 through 26 hosted check night-time astronomy parties, daytime revolutionary war programs earth day parties family-friendly junior ranger activities at national park sites across not sure start? go findyourpark.com to learn park sites near. go www.nationalparkweek.org more ideas explore. then the park service wants people share using #findyourpark at. the unusual product smells strongly starch needs at under its distinctive. advocates claim the rice, chewier normal varieties tricks eaten one portion can create the sensation full for. the slim range -- which slim pasta slim noodles flavourless, allowing add a sauce. made company eat water, it available holland & barrett and independent food stores and costs # 2.55 a packet however, tam fry, from the national obesity forum said : ` there nasty side effects konjac. it will make fuller but does n't do. ` konjac is appetite. the sensors help the avert tool move the vehicle without human intervention, while avoiding obstacles. while the system may seem creepy, could have important applications bomb disposal teams researchers envisage the system remove suspicious vehicles, potentially rigged within buildings ` current methods bomb disruption neutralisation hindered in the device shielded, blocked for can accessed for examination ' the researcher wrote on their site intel ceo brian krzanich revealed a terrifying glimpse - a swarm robot spiders. intel has shown of a terrifying glimpse - a swarm robot spiders. at the chip giant 's developers forum in china, intel ceo brian krzanich revealed the demonstration to show firm button sized computed and controller wristband. he able cause lights on the robots change shape, control from the bans. the robots were powered curie, a computer the size a button developed intel ` the intel curie module a tiny hardware product based the intel quark se system chip, the company 's first purpose-built system on for wearable devices ' the firm it contains bluetooth low-energy radio, sensors battery charging technologies krzanich said that there 's a dedicated sensor hub processor pattern classification engine allows it, for identify different sporting activities quickly precisely ` avert can provide an autonomous capability remove blocking vehicles which currently. ' other uses could removing cars parked a tight spot helping vehicles within without. the team the technology believes a production model ready. they will showcasing the system the upcoming international conference robotics automation -lrb- icra2015 -rrb- on may 26th to in seattle. working together, these creepy machines able sneak unnoticed silently remove their target. people will eat it thinking slim but might aware. they could starving themselves nutrients. the team the technology says a production model 2016. ` you do n't want starve your body things it. '
that are up to two tons in weight . the robots , collectively called avert , are the creation of a european consortium led by the democritus university of thrace in greece . a ` autonomous multi-robot system for vehicle extraction and transportation ' -lrb- avert -rrb- computer first selects a vehicle to be moved after cameras have mapping the area in detail . the avert system then works by sending a deployment unit to scan the area again and identify new potential obstacles . once this has been done , bogies deploy from the depolyment unit and are tracked to a target vehicle , where they dock onto the wheels and lift the car . the robots , collectively called avert , are the creation of a european consortium led by the democritus university of thrace in greece . these bogies are fitted with on-board sensors , including two lasers and a digital camera . -lrb- cnn -rrb- from the giant sequoias of yosemite to the geysers of yellowstone , the united states ' national parks were made for you and me . and for saturday and sunday , they 're also free . though most of the national park service 's 407 sites are free year-round , the 128 parks that charge a fee -- like yellowstone and yosemite -- will be free those two days . it 's all part of national park week , happening april 18 through april 26 , and it 's hosted by the national park service and the national park foundation . check out night-time astronomy parties , daytime revolutionary war programs , earth day parties and family-friendly junior ranger activities at national park sites across the country . not sure how to start ? go to findyourpark.com to learn more about park sites near you . go to www.nationalparkweek.org for more ideas on how to explore . then the park service wants people to share their stories using the hashtag #findyourpark and at findyourpark.com . the unusual product smells strongly of starch and needs to be rinsed at least twice under warm water to remove its distinctive odour . advocates claim the rice , which is chewier than normal varieties , tricks your brain into thinking you have eaten a full meal . one portion can create the sensation of being full for up to four hours . the slim range -- which includes slim pasta and slim noodles -- is flavourless , allowing you to add a sauce of your choice . made by company eat water , it is available from holland & barrett and independent food stores and costs # 2.55 a packet . however , tam fry , from the national obesity forum , said : ` there are nasty side effects to konjac . it will make you feel fuller but does n't do much for you . ` konjac is an appetite suppressant and . the sensors help the avert tool move the vehicle without human intervention , while avoiding obstacles . while the system may seem , for example , to identify different sporting activities quickly and precisely . ` avert can provide an autonomous capability to remove blocking vehicles which is not currently available . ' other uses could include removing cars parked in a tight spot or helping vehicles move within a car park without a driver . the team has been working on the technology since 2012 and believes a production model could be ready by next year . they will be showcasing the system at the upcoming international conference on robotics and automation -lrb- icra2015 -rrb- on may 26th to 30th in seattle . working together , these creepy machines are able to sneak up unnoticed and silently remove their target . people will eat it thinking they will get slim but might not be aware . they could be starving themselves of nutrients . the team has been working on the technology since 2012 and says a production model could be ready in 2016 . ` you do n't want to starve your body of things that it needs . '
 The text appears to be discussing the development of an autonomous robot system, specifically highlighting its ability to navigate and transport objects without human intervention. The system is designed to work in various environments, including national parks, and can adapt to different terrain types. It also mentions that the robots are equipped with sensors and cameras to detect obstacles and navigate through challenging terrain. Additionally, the text touches upon the potential applications of this technology, such as search and rescue operations, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure inspection.