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Roskill: Niobium industry looking for a future beyond steel; Li-ion batteries a possibility

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Niobium consumption is driven by GDP but also by the regulatory environment as microalloying enhances construction safety. The niobium industry is aware of these issues and already looking for a future beyond steel, Roskill notes. The Award Seminars were added to the annual Award event in 2008. The paper (Griffith et al. )

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Volkswagen Group ERL working on more intuitive communications between driver, car and environment

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As vehicle connectivity and advanced assistance systems become a ubiquitous part of driving, researchers at Volkswagen Group’s Electronics Research Laboratory ( ERL ) are working to create a “perfect driving experience” by enabling more intuitive forms of communications between the driver, the car and the external environment.

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Video Friday: Punch-Out

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JPL ] Cassie Blue showcases its ability to navigate a moving walkway, a common yet challenging scenario in human environments. It can be also steered to navigate through a cluttered environment with obstacles. The seminar will review a series of robotic systems built at the Johnson Space Center over the last 20 years.

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Video Friday: Googly Eye

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Academic outreach is at the very foundation of IHMC’s mission, and needless to say.our entire organization is incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to continually inspire future generations. In this seminar I’ll discuss Mars robots, the unprecedented results we’re seeing with the latest Mars mission, and how we got here.

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Video Friday: Beyond the Limit

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Current robotic systems focus on avoiding unexpected contact, often relying on strategically placed environment sensors. Different robotic solutions of the future. MIT CSAIL ] This UPenn GRASP SFI Seminar is by E Farrell Helbling at Cornell, on Autonomy for Insect Scale Robots. Paper ] Thanks Samarth! SMART ITN ] 3 labs.

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Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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Toyota established the annual program in 2000 in commemoration of Toyota’s receipt of the Global 500 Award in 1999 from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); this year marks the program’s 18 th year. Environment-Education seminar of Energy in Yokkaichi University. Nature Specialist Club to nurture future generations.

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Video Friday: Humanoid Soccer

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His four-legged and wheeled robot is able to change shape within seconds, overcome steps and navigate between indoor and outdoor environments. It’s hoped the bot, which can travel up to 20 kilometres an hour and carry 50 kilograms, has the potential to serve as a member of search-and-rescue teams in the future.

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