The unmanned community has been demoralized by the tightening of the Defense money spigot. Specifically, many are concerned that American leadership in this important field will fall behind as the Defense funding decreases. In a previous post, this blog reviewed “The Looming Robotics Gap” (Foreign policy) and found its fears of failing American unmanned superiority […]
It’s a familiar scenario. After an encounter with a policeman, someone lies dead or is severely beaten. Citizens complain about police violence, while the police claim they were acting in self-defense. It almost doesn’t matter who is telling the truth; suspicions build between law enforcement and the community that they are sworn to protect. The […]
Installing a sensor network in an extensive cave system is no picnic. Scientists need to haul hundreds of pounds of equipment through wet mud, narrow passageways, and steep vertical inclines.
