August 1, 2007Goal is to build a robotic climber that can hoist itself up on a thin carbon tether 100 meters within 50 seconds.TAGS:elevator, scientist, laser
November 5, 2007TechShop, an innovative haven for fans of personal fabrication, is bringing its DIY message to cities around the U.S.Photos: Hobbyists heed TechShop's siren songTAGS:Bay Area, DIY, Silicon Valley, project, California, laser, city, pricing
October 23, 2007For the third year in a row, no team rises to the challenge of building a robotic climber and a vertical tether that could one day comprise a workable space elevator.TAGS:tether, elevator, tycoon, material, challenge, laser, battery