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FMG-9 Flashlight Converts to Machine Gun in a Second

"Gits Nasty? Git down to business," beams the SHOT Show booth boy after showing off the FMG-9, a concept weapon that can switch from a simple flashlight to a Glock-style submachine gun in one easy flick of the wrist. Designed by Magpul, the FMG-9 is currently in prototype phase, and there's no guarantee whether it will be released or not, but I guess it's one for the personal protection peeps. And nervous dog-walkers. [Defense Tech]

5:58 AM on Mon Mar 10 2008
By AddyDugdale
47,743 views, 58 comments

robots

Robot Arm Mimics Muscle, Bone Structure To Write Hello

Although this robotic arm probably won't make anybody cry, it is pretty darn amazing. The components, which look anime-like in its cords and pipes and metal structure, are designed to mimic your muscle and skeletal structure. It's good enough right now to actually write semi-legibly and lift a small weight up without passing out—two tasks I have a lot of trouble with. [Festo via Core77 via Boing Boing]

4:20 PM on Wed Aug 29 2007
By Jason Chen
17,400 views, 27 comments

robots

Monkeys Test Robot Arms, Make Jax From Mortal Kombat a Reality

We described how scientists at the University of Pittsburgh were conducting experiments with monkeys controlling robot arms with their brains exactly two years ago, so it feels like the right time to show you the video. More »

3:00 PM on Tue Feb 20 2007
By Jason Chen
766 views, 22 comments