Battlefield Extraction Assist Robot (BEAR)

The US military is developing a robot with a teddy bear-style head to help carry injured soldiers away from the battlefield.
The Battlefield Extraction Assist Robot (BEAR) can scoop up even the heaviest of casualties and transport them over long distances over rough terrain.
The 6ft tall Bear can cross bumpy ground without toppling thanks to a combination of gyroscopes and computer controlled motors to maintain balance.
It is also narrow enough to squeeze through doorways, but can lift 135kg with its hydraulic arms in a single smooth movement, to avoid causing pain to wounded soldiers.
While the existing prototype slides its arms under its burden like a forklift, future versions will be fitted with manoeuvrable hands to gently scoop up casualties.
The Bear is controlled remotely and has cameras and microphones through which an operator sees and hears. It can even tackle stairs while carrying a human-sized dummy.
It is expected to be ready for testing within five years.

1. Teddy bear face designed to be reassuring

2. Hydraulic upper body carries up to 227kgs (500lbs)
3. When kneeling tracked "legs" travel over rubble. Switches to wheels on smooth surfaces
4. Dynamic Balance Behaviour (DBB) technology allows the robot to stand and carry loads upright on its ankles, knees or hips for nearly an hour

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Insane 65,000 Lego Brick Space Shuttle

Two Japanese LEGOsmiths used a whopping 65,000 bricks and 1,590 man hours to complete the stunning diorama, which even simulates a launch with flashing lights under the boosters and a vocal countdown. The only thing it doesn't do is lift off.

Part of the "Nasu Space Center," it appeared as a scene in Nasu Highland Park, an amusement park in Japan.
The duo who assembled it are said to be participating in an event to top the tallest LEGO tower ever built, an accolade which is currently held by LEGO enthusiasts in Vienna, who constructed a tower over 96 feet tall.

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Montana Cans New Website

Montana Cans have a brand new website and it's alot better than the old one. In their words "Cleaner, faster and more functional then ever. Our graphics team have been hard at work. We are proud to provide an easy user friendly site for your convenience."

"Check out the new Montana Newsblog. Ever changing with information from around the world regarding Graffiti, Urban Art, Street Art and Art projects in general."


"Interested in seeing our products in a perfect light? Check out our products section with completely overhauled pictures meticulously taken of our product range. Stay informed as to the differences in products with our ever growing range."

They also have a new-ish sister site, Montana-Sponsoring.com which shows what projects Montana have been involved with and what they could do for you.