Photos courtesy LocoRobo.

by Scott Kesselman

A roundup of noteworthy news from the unmanned systems and robotics world this week including robot security guards and an open-source DNA splicing robotic system.



A Drexel professor has created a small, wheeled robot that can be programmed via a simple mobile app to teach children about robotics and programming. (Technical.ly)



Microsoft hired several K5 security robots for its Silicon Valley campus. (Clean Bay Area)



A non-profit robotics center aims to help startups and other business test robotic systems. (BostInno) 



A biotechnology lab in Brooklyn has started an open-source biotech robot system to speed up genetic engineering and bring this type of research to the public with a Kickstarter campaign. (Wired)



Mercedes unveils a concept interior for a driverless car, which includes a coffee table. (Dailymail)



Facebook is looking to expand its UAS program with new job openings. (Re/Code)



PR2 robot gets closer to complete automation of doing the laundry. (NBC News)

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