Design News - November 6, 2006

Cover Story

Using hydraulics, electronics, and electric motors, Vecn#8217;s humanoid robot can walk, run, lift heavy objects, and climb stairs on its track-powered, jointed legs. “The farther we go with this, the closer it comes to a human android-type form,” says the U.S. Army.

Departments

Calamities
The Case of the Acidulated Autobahn
Designer's Corner
Smooth, Clean Motion
Flash
HEADS-UP DISPLAY MASK
TRIPLE CONSTELLATION RECEIVER
TWO-WHEEL TRANSPORTATION
PORTABLE VIDEO PLAYER
SYNTHESIZED SOUNDS
Gadget Freak
CASE #93 Hap Tells His Backyard Varmints to Hit the Road
Green Scene
Cell Phones Set to Detect Harmful Chemicals
Electronics Industry Calls for Federal RoHS Legislation
Chevron and UC Davis Research Future Biofuels
Mail
Focus Should Be on Product Marketing
My View
Too Busy to Read This Column? I'm Not Surprised.
Rant
Collaboration Is Better
Tips From Titus
Thermocouples Join Forces
Weblog
A Three-Dimensional View of Molding Issues

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