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DARPA AlphaDog Robot Steps Lively With 400 Lbs on its Back [VIDE...

Mashable!  Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:14

The typical soldier can only carry about 100 lbs. worth of gear, but not indefinitely. DARPA’s (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) new robotic mule, however, can carry 400 lbs. of gear and never get tired — and it can do it with a surprising degree of agility.


 

Frankensteinian, grave-robbing satellite to form new orbiters fr...

Extremetech  Fri, 10/21/2011 - 09:05

Just in time for Halloween, DARPA has published details of a new satellite that will allow scientists to create Frankensteinian satellites out of dead communications equipment currently orbiting the Earth.

Right now there are about 19,000 different pieces of space debris in both low and high orbit around the planet, creating a dangerous scenario for both space flight and expensive items like the Hubble space telescope.

Imagine, if you will, running on an oval race track with thousands of bullets coming at you.


 

Thermacore Lands DARPA Contract for Heat Sinks

Extremetech  Wed, 01/14/2009 - 13:45

Thermacore, a heat-sink manufacturer, has been awarded a $9.5 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to improve air-cooled heat exchangers, the company said.