CBO’s $1.2 trillion Golden Dome estimate based on bad data: Guetlein
Gen. Michael Guetlein, who previously said the project would cost $185 billion, insisted DoD would be able to deploy an “operational system” to defend the entire US homeland by 2028.
US infantry’s drone-warfare experiments are getting bigger
Project Flytrap 5.0 专注于数百人团队的工作，更大规模的行动正在进行中。
Iran military threat is diminished but not eliminated, CENTCOM chief says
Adm. Brad Cooper said the U.S. had severely degraded Iran’s warfighting capacity, including the elimination of roughly 90% of its inventory of naval mines.
The economics of Physical AI: Why data quality beats scale
为了达到物理 AI 社区所期望的鲁棒性水平，即在不熟悉的环境中对不熟悉的对象进行零样本部署的通才策略，数据集大小必须增长几个数量级。为了给出规模感，将逻辑扩展到 LLM 规模的数据量（大约 10^2）将需要大约 8000 万个机器人连续运行三年。 The field is therefore bottlenecked not only by compute or model architecture, but more fundamentally by the rate at which high-quality, real-world manipulation data can be gen
Chuck: The man who built more unique robots than any other human
Warren “Chuck” Whitaker has probably built more unique robots than any other human.在过去 40 多年里，他设计并部署了用于采矿、地下救援、太空、农业、核清理、自动驾驶汽车、管道检查、建筑等领域的机器人。他还指导了数百甚至数千个未来机器人技术。 As he gets ready to transition to his next…The post Chuck: The man who built more unique robots than any other human appeared first on R
This post is part of the Hands on Robot Design series.有关机械、电气、运动控制、计算、传感器等的信息，请参阅此处查看帖子/主题的完整列表http://robotsforroboticists.com/hands-on-ground-robot–drone-design-series。 The drones designed for the DARPA SubT challenge needed to be great at flying through tunnels and exploring unknown subterranean e
Project Planning: Scheduling & Estimating Activity Duration
成功的项目往往有可行的时间表（以及预算，但那是另一个时间了）。该计划应在项目开始时制定，并在整个项目期间积极维护。在大型项目中，这可能意味着有专人来维护和跟踪进度。 I would generally recommend revisiting the schedule at least…The post Project Planning: Scheduling & Estimating Activity Duration appeared first on Robots For Roboticists.
Hi allA few years ago I did a teardown of the classic LMS 291 “brick” that was common on many early robots.现在我有机会打开一个更新的小得多的 TiM-100 LIDAR 传感器。让我们看看事情发生了怎样的变化。 See the video below to learn about the SICK TiM sensor. To look back at the old…The post SICK TiM LIDAR Teardown appeared first on Robots Fo
Sea otters are highly intelligent marine mammals known for their unique survival skills and playful nature. One of their most fascinating behaviors is using rocks as tools to open hard-shelled prey like clams, crabs, and mussels. Many sea otters even keep a preferred rock in a special skin pocket, u
Govt aims to reduce heat wave-linked deaths: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a significant government goal. India is actively working to eliminate deaths caused by heat waves. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for disaster risk reduction. The focus is on leveraging forecasting and meteorological data to
EC to conduct SIR phase 3 across 16 states from May-end
The Election Commission is launching the third phase of its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.此次演习将覆盖 16 个州和 3 个联邦直辖区。 It aims to ensure only eligible voters are included in the electoral roll.该过程于 5 月底开始，并将在 9 月至 12 月期间以最终卷刊形式结束。
Suvendu Adhikari tightens cattle slaughter rules, cracks down on illegal markets in Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari 政府对西孟加拉邦的动物屠宰实施了严格的规定，要求遵守 1950 年法案。该命令禁止公开屠宰动物，并要求动物提供健康证明，违反者将被处以监禁和罚款。 Additionally, authorities are cracking down on illegal cattle markets and unauthorized slaughterhouses.
Congress leader has 'no trust' in LAHDC's head councillor
卡吉尔市议员已对行政长官议员提出不信任动议。此举是在轮流权力分享协议出现分歧之后采取的。 The current CEC reportedly refuses to step down as per the understanding. Supporters claim they have the necessary majority to prove their stance.拉达克的人民院议员也支持这项动议。
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: CBI probes role of public servants, larger conspiracy
The CBI is investigating potential public servant involvement in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The agency is seeking custodial interrogation of an accused and has arrested two more individuals, bringing the total to seven. Searches were conducted at multiple locations. The leaked papers were allegedl
Supreme Court questions Centre over ‘show of independence’ in Election Commission appointments
The Supreme Court has raised concerns about the independence of the Election Commission of India.法官对当前选举专员的甄选程序提出质疑。 They emphasized the need for the ECI to appear independent. The court is hearing petitions challenging the new law governing these appointments. The focus is on ensuring a truly neutr
Halley’s Comet naming controversy is reshaping astronomy history after new medieval research revealed a forgotten discovery from nearly 1,000 years ago. Researchers from Leiden University say English monk Eilmer of Malmesbury may have recognized Halley’s Comet as a repeating object centuries before
Sugar export ban to free up 4-5 lakh tonne for domestic use
India has banned sugar exports until September 30. This move aims to increase domestic availability by 4-5 lakh tonnes. The decision is a response to El Nino concerns and potential impacts on future production. While boosting buffer stocks, the ban may affect sugar mill owners' short-term finances.
Power ministry asks PSUs to explore one WFH day a week
The Power Ministry has suggested that its public sector undertakings explore allowing employees to work from home. This move could permit up to 20 percent of staff to work remotely on any given day. PSUs like NTPC and Power Grid are evaluating the operational feasibility of this new policy. This ini
