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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is launching a $3.5 million competition aimed at developing robotic systems capable of assisting surgeons and eventually performing trauma surgeries autonomously during combat and mass-casualty scenarios. The competition will commence on Septembe...
The DARPA Lift Challenge is currently underway, featuring a variety of unique heavy-lift drone designs. This event showcases the latest advancements in drone technology, with several overview videos highlighting the innovative approaches taken by participants. The significance of the DARPA Lift Cha...
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has launched a challenge aimed at developing heavy-lift drones capable of carrying payloads exceeding four times their weight. This initiative addresses the current limitations of multirotor UAVs, which typically have low payload-to-weight ratios...
This week's Video Friday features a collection of engaging robotics videos curated by IEEE Spectrum robotics. Highlights include recaps from the DARPA Lift Challenge, showcasing the excitement and challenges faced during the event. Additionally, various innovative robots are presented, such as STEMb...
Aurora Flight Sciences, in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is aiming to launch the X-65 drone in the upcoming year following previous delays and budget increases. This innovative drone is designed to maneuver using only bursts of air, showcasing advanced aer...
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has initiated a new program aimed at advancing the development of robotic systems designed for complex tasks in various environments. Announced in October 2023, this initiative seeks to enhance the capabilities of robots to operate autonomously i...
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is set to launch a mission this summer to extend the operational lifespan of geosynchronous satellites beyond their typical expiration dates. This initiative aims to address the growing need for sustainable satellite operations in space, allowing...
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is set to launch its Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program this summer. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of satellites in geosynchronous orbit by enabling robotic servicing, which includes maintenance, upgr...
The Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites mission, a collaboration between DARPA and Northrop Grumman, is set to establish the United States' first on-orbit servicing capability for satellites. This groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance satellite maintenance and repair, extending the op...
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is exploring the development of remotely triggered drone swarms that can be concealed within unassuming containers. This innovative approach aims to enhance military capabilities by deploying swarms behind enemy lines, creating a versatile and ch...
Otto Aerospace, a Fort Worth-based aeronautics company, has successfully completed a flight-test campaign for its unmanned laminar-flow drone, validating its low-drag airframe. This significant milestone was announced on May 6, 2026, from the White Sands Missile Range, following tests conducted at S...
The XRQ-73 hybrid-electric flying wing drone, developed by DARPA, has successfully completed its first flight, showcasing advancements in quiet and efficient flight technology. This latest iteration of the drone has undergone significant evolution since its last appearance in 2024, reflecting ongoin...
A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, known as Team Chiron, is set to compete in the final phase of the DARPA Triage Challenge (DTC) next November. This competition aims to advance the development of portable, autonomous systems capable of assessing...
Andrea Bajcsy, an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, has been awarded the prestigious DARPA Young Faculty Award for her innovative research in developing models and algorithms that enhance the decision-making capabilities of embodied AI systems in various environ...
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has contracted a team led by Saab, Inc.’s newly established accelerator, Skapa by Saab, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This partnership is part of DARPA's Autonomy Standards and Ideals with Military Operati...
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, collectively known as Team Chiron, are advancing to the second round of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Triage Challenge. This competition, which spans three years and has a total funding of $7 mill...
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh are participating in a three-year, $7 million challenge organized by DARPA aimed at improving emergency medical triage during mass casualty events. The initiative focuses on leveraging advancements in robotics, artificial i...
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