Comments on Robotic Microsurgery Instrument Goes Anywhere
The idea of robotic micro-surgical instruments has a longer history in sf than in medicine. This powerful TED talk displays the latest devices. (Read
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"Here is the TED talk by Dr. Mohr; the microsurgery material begins at about 7 minutes into the presentation.
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(Bill Christensen 6/29/2009 6:07:16 AM)
"I love the copper steam-punk look! Awesome!"
(Yossi Preminger 6/29/2009 9:18:49 AM)
"The portion from which the picture on the preceding page is taken starts around 12 minutes and 40 seconds."
(Bill Christensen 6/29/2009 12:12:20 PM)
Illustrating Classic Heinlein With AI
'Stasis, cold sleep, hibernation, hypothermia, reduced metabolism, call it what you will - the logistics-medicine research teams had found a way to stack people like cordwood and use them when needed.'
Deflector Plasma Screen For Drones ala Star Wars
'If the enemy persists in attacking or even intensifies their power, the density of the plasma in space will suddenly increase, causing it to reflect most of the incoming energy like a mirror.'