Scientists at MIT replicate brain activity with chip

BBC News : Scientists are getting closer to the dream of creating computer systems that can replicate the brain.

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed a computer chip that mimics how the brain's neurons adapt in response to new information.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15772240

K9 - Dr Who's Robotic Dog

The only thing you need to feed it is electricity, except it has built in solar panels to do the work for you.  Taking cues from the popular Dr. Who, and creating his own design, he put together a retro robotic dog.



Inside the dog is a motor controller along with two 120w scooter motors.  Other components include an RF transmitter, antenna, LEDs, an 8” photo frame, two car speakers and small servos for the tail and ears.

http://hacknmod.com/hack/diy-dr-who-robotic-dog