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ROBOTICS

The Cheetah (Bot) of War

The DARPA-funded Cheetah, a creature-inspired robot developed by Boston Dynamics to make life on the battlefield easier for the foot soldier, has set a new record for fastest legged robot.

MANUFACTURING

Following a Higher Bounce

Four new technologies are allowing today's extreme pogoists to bounce higher than any pogoer would have dreamed of a decade ago. One is smoother, one is lighter, one is bouncier, and one is just cooler.

CAREER

My Engineer's Notebook: Jenn T. Dandrea

Jenn T. Dandrea, a liaison engineer for the 747 airplane program at Boeing Co., talks about what inspired her to pursue aerospace engineering as a career.

LEGAL

Protecting Your Invention: Injunctions

A recent Supreme Court ruling that made permanent injunctions harder to obtain might actually result in making it easier to get preliminary injunctions.

BIOENGINEERING

The Robo-Doctor
Will See You Now

With fewer doctors to meet the growing health care needs of our aging population, hospitals and health systems are investing in robotic systems for surgery and telemedicine.

ENGINEERING HISTORY

Biography: Henry Ford

Legendary inventor and entrepreneur Henry Ford (1863-1947) revolutionized the automobile industry and changed society by making transportation available to the masses.

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ASME’s new Referral Drive lets members earn prizes for helping grow membership. Prize options include ASME branded gifts, membership renewal credit or the chance to make a contribution to ASME Foundation – plus larger Grand Prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the drive.