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Fun Link Friday: Disaster-Response Robots

Posted on January 7, 2014 by LM

For some not-so-giant Japanese robots, check out Schaft Inc.’s winner of the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) Trials 2013. (Schaft is a Japanese company recently purchased by Google). For a short overview, check out ABC’s coverage, and for a closer look … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Postdoctoral/PhD Fellow at United Nations University

Posted on December 19, 2012 by LM

Instituion: United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) Location: Tokyo Start date: February 1, 2013 Application deadline: January 11, 2013 Education requirements: Doctorate (PhD) (not ABD) or PhD candidate (must be in research stage with no class requirements left) … Continue reading →

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Job Openings at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Posted on January 6, 2011 by reedra01

Thanks to Joel D., former Kagoshima CIR for JET for the info! — Based in Beppu City in Oita prefecture, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is part of the Ritsumeikan Trust, a large and long established educational institution, with a rich … Continue reading →

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