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This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World

New Mexico State University used a UAS last weekend to record the pregame festivities before their football game. The UAS captured video and took pictures of the event, including the main photo accompanying this post. (New Mexico State University)

Researchers might soon begin using UAS to monitor the waters of Western Lake Erie. Among many potential uses, the UAS could be used for detecting what kind of tiny particles and bits of chlorophyll are in the water, as well as detecting microcystin levels in the water in real time. (The Blade)

Local Motors and Mouser Electronics are working on an autonomous car concept that will come equipped with a variety of unique features, chief among them, the ability to control outside drones while riding in the car, internet connectivity and projectors that allow for a person to watch whatever they choose on a windscreen in front of them. (T3)

A tech startup called Algocian is working on bringing autonomous vehicle technology to smartphones. If all goes well, the company believes that the technology can be used not just for autonomous vehicles, but for security companies as well. (AutoBlog)

Mercedes-Benz is working on a delivery van that is fully autonomous, meaning that it will load products into the vehicle itself, drive itself and deliver goods to customers. In some cases, an onboard worker will give the goods to a customer, while in other cases, a UAS could make a delivery. (Irish Examiner)

The U.S. Army is developing a UAS called the Joint Tactical Aerial Resupply Vehicle. As evident by its name, the UAS would be responsible for restocking soldiers on the battlefield with materials quickly. (Army-Technology)

Wal-Mart is working on “RoboCarts,” which will be autonomous carts that shoppers can request their services, and once they are done with them, the carts will organize and put themselves away. Wal-Mart hopes that the carts might eventually be able to handle more challenging tasks, including moving containers, checking inventories and retrieving trash. (Business Insider)

An automotive startup called Comma.ai has developed a technology known as a “bolt-on autonomy system,” that will give a car the ability to automatically accelerate, brake and change lanes on the highway. (MIT Technology Review)

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