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Weekend Roundup
These tiny, soft robotic grippers will close tightly at exactly 36 degrees celsius but open above and below that target temperature. Photo: American Chemical Society
A roundup of noteworthy news in the unmanned systems and robotics world this week, including tiny medical robotic grippers, cellular network drones and the UK’s first independent driverless car test site.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University developed microscopic, medical robotic grippers that may be useful in delivery of drugs or taking biopsies. (Extreme Tech)
UK mobile network operator EE is exploring the use of unmanned aircraft systems to deliver cell service to provide more reliable service for hard-to-reach areas. (Network World)
The FAA approved flights out of Alpena County Regional Airport in Michigan as part of a partnership with Griffiss International Airport and the Northeast UAS Airspace Research Alliance. (The Detroit News)
Venturer Consortium, a group of companies in Bristol, UK is planning the country’s first independent driverless car test site. (Engadget)
Middle Tennessee State University started an unmanned aircraft systems operations bachelors degree, a growing trend among American universities. (Daily News Journal)
Zero Games announced a Kickstarter launch of its game drone, which will enable players to use a Zyro wand remote to pass a drone back and forth in a variety of games. (Drone Life)
KinderLab Robotics, maker of children’s educational robots, opened a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Waltham, Massachusetts. (Boston Business Journal)
