NASA's laser-powered spacecraft will fly to Mars in 72 hours — Mars exploration compilation



1. NASA was forced to cancel six attempted launches of a saucer-shaped Mars landing test vehicle in early June, 2014 because of unusually strong winds at the Hawaiian test site.
2. NASA scientist Philip Lubin is working on perfecting laser technology that could propel a light spacecraft to Mars in as little as three days.
3. NASA is developing an inflatable heat shield it plans to test in 2016 that could one day be used to send astronauts to Mars.
4. Fusion rocket engines could take a manned crew to Mars in 30 to 90 days, NASA-funded scientists at the University of Washington say.
5. A NASA-funded study written by aerospace engineering company SpaceWorks says that keeping astronauts unconscious during long flights in space cuts down on the equipment and resources needed on the shuttle, and also eliminates the negative psychological effects of long hauls in space.
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Are Aerospikes Better Than Bell Nozzles?



Timestamps:
00:00 — Intro
06:20 — How Nozzles Work
16:00 — How Aerospikes Work
19:55 — The Problems With Aerospikes
32:50 — Comparing Aerospike Engines To Bell Engines
41:30 — What The Experts Say
51:35 — Future Aerospike Prospects
54:00 — Summary
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Today we’re going to look at the history of aerospike engines, go over how nozzles work including things like overexpansion, underexpansion and even expansion ratios, we’ll look at the pros and cons of the aerospike, the physical limitations and problems, then we’ll compare the aerospike to some other traditional rocket engines.
But that’s not all, I obtained never seen before photos and videos of some aerospikes, we’ll get opinions from some people who have actually worked with aerospike engines, look at some promising prospects and compelling concepts and by the end of the video we’ll hopefully know whether or not the holy grail of rocket engines is just waiting to be utilized or if aerospikes just simply aren’t worth it.
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10 AMAZING ROBOTIC ANIMALS



#animalrobots
That's the field dedicated to imitating aspects of nature to better understand, and potentially solve, complex human issues.
It's the reason why so many engineers and researchers are creating robot models of animals.
Robotic animals can help researchers better understand locomotion, evolution, and simply how certain animals accomplish the amazingly unique tasks that they do.
But they can also have tangible applications, from scouting for danger for the marines to aiding in search and rescue missions.

10 incredible cases, when artificial intelligence shocked. Smart neural networks



10 incredible cases when artificial intelligence shocked its creators. What is the artificial intelligence capable of. Smart neural networks. AI Bugs. Amazing facts about artificial intelligence.
The «Wild West World» from HBO again, as a franchise about the terminator, draws terrible pictures of self-conscious artificial intelligence. In reality, many believe that today's neural networks are able to perform only one task, which they were trained by man. This is roughly the case, except for cases when artificial intelligence was getting out of control and began to behave in an unpredictable way.
Look at all the interesting things about artificial intelligence (AI) from a particular angle. How can we be surprised by neural networks, what smart inventions are really dangerous, how can a chat bot surprise you, is deep learning always effective? The answers to these and other questions, as well as interesting facts about neural networks, the brain and the future in this one video!
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SpaceX Starship wins $53M NASA Contract for Full Scale Orbital In Flight Refueling Test



SpaceX Starship wins $53M NASA Contract for Full Scale Orbital In Flight Refueling Test: NASA tipping point awards
Recently SpaceX took their relationship with NASA to the next level as they have been awarded a $53 million deal on fifth round of «Tipping Point» contract award. The main intention of these awards is to mainly focus on the development of commercial space technologies to progress with their future missions.
As part of these awards, SpaceX's Starship launch vehicle also won an award to demonstrate full scale test of orbital propellant transfer, a key in-flight refueling technology that is at the heart of the operations. Refueling in orbit is a vital step for SpaceX to enable its Starship spacecraft to make the journey to faraway places, including the Moon and Mars. The main objective is to launch multiple Starships, some destined to top up others while in orbit.
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MOTOBOT Meets The Doctor (Valentino Rossi)



The MOTOBOT autonomous motorcycle-riding humanoid robot finally meets Valentino Rossi face to face. How does Rossi react to seeing MOTOBOT riding the YZF-R1M in person? One of the engineers behind the project explains MOTOBOT’s current development progress as it begins racetrack riding tests.
■MOTOBOT Ver. 1 / To ”The Doctor”,
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ヒト型自律ライディングロボットMOTOBOTが、ついにバレンティーノ・ロッシ選手と対面。
YZF-R1Mを乗りこなすMOTOBOTを目の当たりにしたロッシ選手の反応は？
サーキット走行を開始したMOTOBOTの最新の開発状況を、担当技術者が解説します。
■MOTOBOT Ver. 1 / To ”The Doctor”,　親愛なるロッシへ
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Top 5 Amazing Science Toys / Gadgets



Prepare to be impressed, because today's video is on the top five amazing scientific toys and gadgets. Special thanks to FeelFlux for sending me that cool levitating magnetic gadget!
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How to Make a Mini Robot bug



How to make a toy robotic bug at home. This is a simple robot made out of household materials that can move around on your desk. The materials used are super easy to come by and the projects is awesome so definitely try to DIY.
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Incredible Robots — Rise of the Machines



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Machines are evolving 10 million times faster than we are. Are you ready for robots that run our homes, watch our neighborhoods and even fight our wars? One day in the not too distant future, robots will travel to the far reaches of the universe, they will be the first to colonise new worlds. Robots will lead the way in the exploration of deep space.
Robots, machines of our nightmares, or servants of man? In the 1930s film Metropolis the robot was an evil character, it represented our darkest fears. By the 1950s they had become even more sinister and powerful, but over that last few decades our opinions of robots have dramatically changed, they’ve been reinvented as the police force of the future. But can real robots match the exploits of their celluloid cousins?
While the movies were creating ruthless men of steel, real robots were starting their own painful march into the world. Robots are still basic but over the past few decades they have advanced enormously. Before robots can become the masters of the universe, or even the servants of mankind, they need to accomplish one important thing, they need to move around.
This 1999 documentary includes interviews with prominent roboticists and artificial intelligence specialists. Beginning with robot locomotion and historical clips of ingenious experiments from MIT's Leg Laboratory, BigDog's ancestors dynamically walk, hop, trot, and perform impressive gymnastics. To find out the best way for a robot to move around the scientists look to nature. There have been many attempts to copy nature, some successful, others less than perfect.
Some of the robots discussed in this documentary:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Genghis II
Hermes the Hexapod
Micro-robot Cricket
Mine Clearer Ariel
Ambler the Massive Six-legged Planetary Rover
Adaptive Suspension Vehicle
Odetics Inc’s Odex 1
Spring Flamingo Robot
Honda’s P3 Humanoid Robot
Xavier from Carnegie Mellon University Robotics
Cog Project at MIT’s Humanoid Robotics Group
Mark Tilden's BEAM Robotics
SPAWAR’s Robart 3
NASA’s Surveyor 3
Mars Rover Sojourner
JPL Robotics’ Rocky 7 Rover
Nomad Rover Test Vehicle
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Beast Electric 4X4: Off Road Vehicle



This beast is called the EZRaider HD4, it’s a personal all terrain 4X4 vehicle and don’t you dare call it a scooter. Its creators claim its the most capable off-road platform in the world, and the US Armed forces concur, because the $19,2000 EZ Raider just passed an operational evaluation with the special forces, and they’re ordering more units.
Mud or sand, rocky peaks or thick backcountry, the all electric, all wheel drive EZRaider provides a unique combination of power, agility, and usability. I recently got the opportunity to go on some clandestine missions myself around my neighborhood, and I can tell you, besides its function as a utility vehicle, it’s an absolute blast to ride.
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Powered by a 60V — 3000 W/h lithium ion battery pack with an advanced BMS, and equipped with a 4 wheel drive system for extreme off road adventures.
The EZRaider HD4 has four independent 1,200 Watt brushless Hub-motors, and it’s 4 matching dedicated Sine-wave Controllers can reach peak outputs up to 18,000W it’s more than an electric scooter or off-road scooter. Outfitted with top quality components like chromoly driveshafts and Japanese precision bearings, the powertrain provides instantaneous power and high energy efficiency.
Engineered for stability across diverse terrain, the EZRaider features a patented 6 axes, 360 degree, Floating Long Travel Suspension that can flatten all terrain. In combination with the 4 wheel drive system, and beefy 22 X 7-10 tires, the 10 inches of ground clearance allow an experienced rider to crawl over remarkably challenging surfaces.
Each wheel is equipped with dual piston caliber Hydraulic disc brakes, and you can really feel the strong slowing pull of the regenerative breaking as you let off the accelerator, which takes a bit of getting used to.
Both the US Armed Forces, and the Israeli defense forces are currently performing an operational military evaluation of the EZRaider HD4, and after a series of successful tests, they’re in the process of ordering more for different fighting units as a new military vehicle. In combination with the tactical military Tesla cyber truck we envisioned in a previous video, this could be an unstoppable electric combination.
When it comes to useful working applications for the HD4, the possibilities are endless. Along the same vein as its military and defense uses, the EZRaider also makes a fine patrol vehicle for police, border patrol, or even campus security. In fact the Israeli police are already using the EZ RAIDER in its border units. One thing’s for certain, as a patrol vehicle, it’s not only more capable than a segway.
For more agrarian purposes, the EZRaider makes an excellent ranch vehicle for chasing down cows, hunting, or just simple transportation over rough terrain.
As electric power is transforming the automotive world, with EV adoption rates growing at about 60% each year, technological advancements in motor efficiency and improvements in battery storage technology are giving rise to a new generation of quiet, sustainable electric vehicles.
With its unique new form factor, and powerfully efficient electric powertrain the EZRaider is an exciting new entrant in the off road category, and we look forward to seeing what other new vehicles will emerge in our electric future.
PS who needs the Tesla Cyberquad electric ATV when you have this?