Mmmmm…that electricity sure smells good. The robots are starting to feed themselves. Marvin, the prototype from Intel Labs Seattle , can now plug itself into a wall outlet to recharge its battery. While not the first robot to plug itself in, Marvin does have the unique ability to sense the electric field surrounding the outlet. This electric field sense makes Marvin the first robot that doesn’t just feed itself, it also hunts for its own food. Check out the video from Seattle Times after

While solar power has investors on Wall Street seeing green, countries in the developing world also see a bright future in solar technology. They believe solar power systems that convert sunlight into electricity can help power developing areas without going the route of dirty coal-fired power plants. Solar companies like China’s solar panel maker Suntech and California-based eSolar , have recently announced forays into the developing world. Suntech is teaming up with Pakistan’s altern

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