:: R&D and Product News

	SRI is New Manager of Hat Creek Radio Observatory The Hat Creek Radio Observatory (HCRO), a Northern California facility with a rich history of important scientific research about space and complex molecules, is now managed by SRI. HCRO is home to the seven 20-foot wide antennas that make up the Allen Telescope Array (ATA) used to study signals from remote galaxies, supernova remnants, extrasolar planetary systems, and the interstellar medium. SRI was also awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force to conduct space situational awareness and detect space debris using the ATA. More info ››
	Iris on the Move RapID-Cam II Wins at ISC West SRI Sarnoff's Iris on the Move® (IOM) RapID-Cam II was named “Best in Biometrics, Identification and Credentialing” by the Security Industry Association (SIA). This easy-to-use, handheld, biometric device changes the landscape of possibilities for identity verification.More info ›› Related News • Iris on the Move® N-Glance™ Identification System Secures Access to EGL USA Gemological Laboratory • SRI Sarnoff Introduces Portable Iris on the Move® Camera System for Identity Enrollment and Authentication • Iris on the Move® N-Glance™ Identification System Secures Access to Auburn University Athletic Facility
	Taurus Shows Off at Robot Block Party SRI’s Taurus dexterous telemanipulation robot demonstrated its ability to grasp and manipulate objects recently at the Robot Block Party at Stanford University. Designed for bomb squad technicians to remotely engage with improvised explosive devices, Taurus also enables surgical-like precision in a modular, portable, compact frame. More info ››
	Department of Education Funds Online Math Tutoring System Research Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), the University of Maine, and SRI received a $3.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate the effectiveness of online math homework and teacher feedback for seventh graders using WPI’s ASSISTments tutoring system. More info ››

:: SRI in the News

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CLC Working with Silicon Valley Technology Institute
Daily Herald, March 30, 2012
The College of Lake County approved a $1.23 million contract with SRI to install, maintain and configure the new learning platform to enable students to work with 3-D simulations and virtual reality scenarios.

The Future of The Virtual Personal Assistant
TechCrunch, March 25, 2012
Norman Winarsky, VP of SRI Ventures, and Bill Mark, VP of Information Computing Sciences, explain what’s next in virtual personal assistant technology.

Apps Challenging the Internet
SFGate.com, March 22, 2012
A report released by the Pew Research Center surveyed several experts and futurists, including SRI’s Jeffrey Alexander, on the future of the Web.

Khan Academy: Good, Bad, or Ugly?
Huffington Post, March 20, 2012
Dr. Keith Devlin of Stanford University reflects on math education in the U.S., focusing on Khan Academy. He notes that, "The vast majority of technology companies in the Valley emerged…from federally funded research at Stanford University and SRI."

A New Player In Oil: The Garbage Dump
Forbes, March 15, 2012
Ripudaman Malhotra, associate director of SRI's Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory, comments on how companies are converting garbage into fuel and discusses the economics driving the industry.

Li Ka-shing's Midas Touch
Forbes, March 7, 2012
SRI’s Norman Winarsky explains why the investment strategy of Asia’s richest man, Li Ka-shing, is cutting-edge. “He is more than a gap-filler. He believes in technology that is disruptive,” said Winarsky.

:: Events

Visit us at these upcoming events to meet SRI researchers in person and see our market-ready solutions:

Xconomy Forum: The Future of Robotics in Silicon Valley and Beyond
May 3 at SRI in Menlo Park, CA

Cafe Scientifique Silicon Valley
May 7 at SRI in Menlo Park, CA

American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) National Biotechnology Conference
May 21-23 in San Diego, CA

Silicon Valley Energy Summit
June 28-29 in Stanford, CA

Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Unmanned Systems North America
August 6-9 in Las Vegas, NV, booth #4622

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:: Innovation Spotlight: Robotics

SRI researchers have pioneered the art and science of robotics for more than four decades. From telerobotic surgical systems to advanced military scouts, our technological breakthroughs continue to facilitate life-altering inventions.

SRI hosts Xconomy’s Robotics Forum on May 3, which will offer presentations, demos, and discussions by robotics industry entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors. Be sure to check out SRI’s robotics resources page to learn more about these innovative inventions, watch action-packed videos and get a glimpse of the future of robotics.

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Graphene Research – Applications and Energy Implications
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