Robot scientist makes discoveries without human help:

A robot scientist that can generate its own hypotheses and run experiments to test them has made its first real scientific discoveries.

MIT: Batteries built with viruses, nanotech to power cars, devices:

MIT researchers have combined nanotechnology with genetically engineered viruses to build batteries that could power hybrid cars and cell phones. The batteries have the same energy capacity and power performance as state-of-the-art rechargeable batteries being considered to power plug-in hybrid cars and personal electronic devices.

Implantable Telescope for the Eye:

Humanoid robot helps scientists to understand intelligence

The innate intelligence of ants is helping Australian-based scientists develop prosthetic limbs that respond to brain signals in groundbreaking research that could change the lives of amputees...Continue

An American soldier is hit by enemy fire in Iraq. A Humvee speeds him to a field hospital just outside the combat area. He looks up groggily to see a robot peering down at him...Continue

A new design allows this robot to either jump or roll over obstacles. Because it can cope with rocky surfaces, it could be ideal for space exploration.
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Human v2.0, is the first documentary that introduced me to the singularity, I personal like it and I hope your will too. Another great film from the BBC, enjoy

Recent discoveries of water and Earth-like soil on Mars have set imaginations running wild that human beings may one day colonies the Red Planet. However, the first inhabitants might not be human in form at all, but rather swarms of tiny robots. (Full Story)

The National Institute of Standards and Technology held a rescue robot exercise in Texas last week in which about three dozen robots were tested by developers and first responders in order to develop a standard suite of performance tests to help evaluate candidate mechanical rescuers. This exercise was sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate to develop performance standards for robots for use in urban search and rescue missions.( read more)