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A Robot Carries Humans, Another One Plays Flute
Roland Piquepaille writes "The New Scientist says that a robot able to carry humans was demonstrated in Tokyo. The robot, developed at Waseda University in Tokyo and the Japanese robotics company tmsuk, 'uses 12 actuators to move forwards, backwards and sideways while carrying an adult weighing up to 60 kilograms (130 pounds).' It will be used 'in the fields of welfare, as an alternative to wheelchairs, which can go up and down stairs.' The Takanishi Laboratory carries other projects, including a flutist robot. More details and references are contained in this overview, which also includes a picture of the flutist robot in concert." -
Tutankhamun's DNA To Be Tested
richard_za writes "Archeologists and doctors from Japan's Waseda University and Nagoya University will join with researchers from Egypt's government and Cairo University to open King Tut's coffin for the first time in 30 years to remove samples of hair, bone or nail. Using these samples, his DNA will be analysed and compared to that of Amenhptep III to test whether he really was Tut's father. The final goal is to map out the lineage of the Kingdom. You can find the full story here."