News on China's scientific and technological development.
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broadsword
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First robot that can walk on water like real striders
"Scientists have developed the first bio-inspired robot capable of walking on water like a real water strider, which can be used to monitor water quality or act as tiny spies.
The microrobot is capable of not just walking on water but continuously jumping up and down like a real water strider.
The agile robot could use its jumping ability to avoid obstacles on reconnaissance or other missions, scientific journal 'ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces' reported. ........."
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"Scientists have developed the first bio-inspired robot capable of walking on water like a real water strider, which can be used to monitor water quality or act as tiny spies.
The microrobot is capable of not just walking on water but continuously jumping up and down like a real water strider.
The agile robot could use its jumping ability to avoid obstacles on reconnaissance or other missions, scientific journal 'ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces' reported. ........."
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broadsword
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Not to mean to start a heated debate, but I think China's robotics has not kept pace with the west relatively speaking. Maybe, it's strength in mechanical engineering is not so advanced. You don't see their robots doing fluid and dexterous movements, nothing near those developed by Boston Dynamics, Honda or Cornell university. Chinese universities don't seem to put enough emphasis on robotics. Or do they need to wait for returning overseas students to start a "moon shot"?
bladerunner
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I know what you mean but perhaps with China at this juncture , its the case of the "pencil or the ball point pen"and putting their efforts into other areas. Japan , on the other hand see a urgent need for Robots coupled with a relatively sophisticated level of AI to meet a shorfall in labour because of the ageing and declinining population.I saw a program where the robots were attending to the simple needs of the ill and incapacitated.
July 30, 2012
Authorities in Sansha City, which was established last week on Yongxing Island in China's southernmost province of Hainan, has decided to build 83 low-rent apartments for its residents, the People's Daily reported on July 30, 2012.
A bird's eye view of Yongxing Island. [File photo]
The island is currently home to 159 people and their wooden houses are vulnerable to harsh weather.
The new housing project is expected to be completed within the next two years.
The island's residents have enthusiastically welcomed the improvements and investment made by the authorities. "The authorities have invested in a rainwater treatment plant and a cistern, and purchased two 500-kw diesel generator sets," said island resident Guo Mingyi. "Now we have access to power and clean water, and there are supermarkets, banks, restaurants and cafes on the Beijing Road. Life is much better than before."
A new hospital is also under construction.
However, residents remain concerned about education provision on the island, with children needing to leave in order to attend schools and only able to return home on holidays.
China established Sansha City on July 24 to administer Xisha, Zhongsha and Nansha islands and their surrounding waters in the South China Sea.
In a written reply to questions from China's official Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that the establishment of the city is an affair within the country's sovereignty.
The ministry added that China would continue to seek appropriate solutions through bilateral negotiations and consultations with the parties direc
Authorities in Sansha City, which was established last week on Yongxing Island in China's southernmost province of Hainan, has decided to build 83 low-rent apartments for its residents, the People's Daily reported on July 30, 2012.
A bird's eye view of Yongxing Island. [File photo]
The island is currently home to 159 people and their wooden houses are vulnerable to harsh weather.
The new housing project is expected to be completed within the next two years.
The island's residents have enthusiastically welcomed the improvements and investment made by the authorities. "The authorities have invested in a rainwater treatment plant and a cistern, and purchased two 500-kw diesel generator sets," said island resident Guo Mingyi. "Now we have access to power and clean water, and there are supermarkets, banks, restaurants and cafes on the Beijing Road. Life is much better than before."
A new hospital is also under construction.
However, residents remain concerned about education provision on the island, with children needing to leave in order to attend schools and only able to return home on holidays.
China established Sansha City on July 24 to administer Xisha, Zhongsha and Nansha islands and their surrounding waters in the South China Sea.
In a written reply to questions from China's official Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that the establishment of the city is an affair within the country's sovereignty.
The ministry added that China would continue to seek appropriate solutions through bilateral negotiations and consultations with the parties direc
broadsword
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I was looking for some news on scientific and technological development but was disappointed.