Weekend Roundup

Photo courtesy Lockheed Martin

 CNET checks in with Lockheed Martin’s Squad Mission Support System, a  UGV that can help soldiers and marines carry their gear, food and equipment into the field. (CNET.com)





National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency scientists are using autonomous underwater vehicles to track endangered sea turtles. (Mashable.com) 







Japan’s National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation is including robots as part of it’s new "Android: What is human?" exhibit. The lifelike robots will act as guides and newscasters, replicating human features and behaviors. (Engadget.com)







AirDog, quadrotor UAS created by 3-D printing, has successfully been used to track and video outdoor sports and activities. (Azom.com)







Michigan State University College of Engineering researchers are using robotic “water bug” sensors to collect environmental pollution data from freshwater sources. (dbusiness.com)