by Michael Belfiore | Jun 26, 2014 | Articles, Blog
DARPA program manager Gill Pratt announced details of the DARPA Robotics Challenge, or DRC, Finals today in a call with reporters. Eleven teams that competed in last December’s DRC Trials in Florida are getting $1.5 million in DARPA funding to continue to...
by Michael Belfiore | Jun 11, 2014 | Articles, Blog
The top-grossing and most popular campaign in the history of the Indiegogo crowd funding website has more than doubled its $1 million goal—and there’s still a week to go before it closes. Solar Roadways is the focus of my Popular Mechanics story on road...
by Michael Belfiore | Jun 6, 2014 | Blog
Autonomous, i.e., self-driving, vehicles, are approaching convergence with another automotive technology that is also rapidly maturing: electric vehicles. What’s the advantage of self-driving electric vehicles? Safer streets and cleaner cities. Jonathan Levine,...
by Michael Belfiore | May 30, 2014 | Articles, Blog
Popular Mechanics has just posted my story on last night’s unveiling of the SpaceX Dragon Version 2. Seating for 7 in apparent luxury. Rocket powered landings anywhere on Earth. Gas-and-go reusability. This is a spaceship for the 21st century, said SpaceX CEO...
by Michael Belfiore | May 20, 2014 | Blog
I had the pleasure of sitting down for lunch with Fahrenheit 212 founder and president Mark Payne earlier this month. Fahrenheit 212 is a consultancy based in New York City whose mission is to help other businesses grow through innovation. More specifically, Payne...
by Michael Belfiore | May 13, 2014 | Blog
Ever wondered what ordinary household items might look like if designed by rocket scientists? Listen for the “satisfying clank” of aerospace-grade anodized aluminum connecting with magnets in this pet food bowl, just launched on Kickstarter by the rocket...
