Why do biologists research insect vision and what has this got to do with robotics? Visual perception biomimicry and the future of robotics Our future robotic overlords will require better visual systems and navigational skills than robots have now to achieve autonomy. Their foreseen rise to power demands it! But seriously, if we want to improve robot mobility…

200-word flash fiction “Shut the door!” Amelia shouted at her wife. Tanya hesitated before shutting out the windy day, taking in the sight of Amelia draped over the kitchen table grabbing at strips of strewn paper. A few fluttered to the floor like popped party streamers. “What’s all this?” Tanya…