What’s the difference between deep space and the deep sea? For a robot, the answer is: not much. Both environments are harsh and demanding, and, more importantly, both are far removed from the machine ...
When NASA’s free-flying helpers on the International Space Station drifted into trouble, the solution did not come from a new ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The video, which Pettit posted Monday (Nov. 25) on X, formerly Twitter, shows hours of science ...
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) today awarded a four-year contract worth $116 million to MacDonald Dettwiler Space and Advanced Robotics (MD Robotics) of Brampton, Ontario, to provide ongoing ...
The future of space exploration is upon us, characterized by groundbreaking innovations, interstellar aspirations, and collaborative efforts that push the boundaries of human imagination. With the ...
Space mining tech and robotic prospecting are unlocking extraterrestrial resources, reshaping future energy, manufacturing, ...
Remote-controlled robots could one day build giant solar farms in space, according to a recent trial in the UK. The company used two remotely operated robotic arms to assemble a section of the support ...
Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft will be Canadarm2's 50th cosmic catch as soon as Aug. 5. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A ...
The tiny robot captures the spirit of one of the country's most famous cartoons. Sept. 5, 2013— -- "Good morning to everyone on Earth." These are among the first words said by Kirobo today, the ...
Canada's famous robotic space arm just made a cameo on the silver screen. The iconic Canadarm briefly appears in the new film "Deadpool & Wolverine" — but not in space as you might expect. Instead, ...
Autonomous free-flying robots aboard the International Space Station (ISS) frequently lose their bearings. Without gravity to distinguish up from down, even precision sensors suffer from accumulating ...