by Scott Kesselman

A roundup of noteworthy news in the unmanned systems and robotics world this week including robot backup dancers and aerial pizza deliveries.



SkyeCam Productions is using unmanned aerial imaging technology to make 3-D printed models of client’s homes. (3dprint.com)



Lunar lander deep drilling and time capsule project meets Kickstarter goal with one day of funding to go. (Universe Today)



Six-legged stick insect robot with elastic joints and decentralized reactive control takes its first steps. (Phys.org)

Video: Bielefeld University



A Norwegian team has created a robot with the aim of improving food processing efficiency, first trying to maximize the raw materials when using automation to remove a breast filet from a chicken. (Science Nordic)



Sound reactive robots coordinate as backup singers and dancers to artist and composer Erin Gee. (Scientific American)



Russian Company CopterExpress has created an unmanned aircraft system outfitted for pizza deliveries. (Daily Mail)



University of California robot BRETT can now learn to tie knots autonomously through repeated demonstration. (California Magazine)

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