Robot “Fedor” to “throw” the weight to become an astronaut

Robot “Fedor” to “throw” the weight to become an astronaut MOSCOW, December 13. /TASS/. The developers of the Russian robot “Fedora” will reduce its size to fit in the seat of spacecraft “Federation”. This was told in an interview with TASS General designer of NGOs “Android technology” Alexei Bogdanov. Currently, the growth of “Fedora” is 184 cm and a weight depending on the attached plug-in modules and additional equipment ranges from 106 to 160 kg. Photosrise of machinw Beijing hosted the world conference and exhibition on robotics (World Robotics Conference 2016 – WRC) “We have some way to rework the design (robot — approx. TASS). Marginal growth for the astronaut determined at 190 cm, the weight limit is 105 kg, width at shoulders — 48 cm We weight not pass just one kilogram, “Fedor” is now quite broad-shouldered. In space flight will go even more humanoid robot”, — he said.

Italy formed a new government

Italy formed a new government Moscow. 12 Dec. INTERFAX.RU Paolo Gentiloni announced on Monday the new government of Italy, which he will lead, according to Roman media. The government retained their posts most of the Ministers who worked under the predecessor Gentiloni — Matteo Renzi. So, pier Carlo Padoan left economy Minister, Andrea Orlando, justice Minister, Roberta Pinotti — Minister of defence. The post of foreign Minister, which until recently was occupied by himself, Paolo Gentiloni, now is Angelino Alfano, previously the head of the interior Ministry. Interior Minister Marco Minniti appointed. It is expected that later on Monday, the government will be sworn in. Last week, Matteo Renzi resigned. So he responded to what the Italians in a referendum rejected his proposals for constitutional reform.

The authorities in Aleppo have reported a complete cessation of fire

Aleppo In Syria’s Aleppo from Tuesday evening, 13 December, observed a full ceasefire. About it RIA Novosti said the representative of the press service of the Governor of Aleppo Ammar Etsu. “The city observed complete silence from the evening. Information about the shootings was not reported. Might have been single shots in celebration as the day before,” — said the Agency interlocutor. The Agency correspondent reported from the scene that the part of the Eastern neighborhoods, where, according to various estimates, you can stay the militants was heard gunfire. In turn, a source in the headquarters operations announced that the remaining terrorists and their families, according to the agreement, out of Aleppo through the gate Ramose to the West, the buses have been prepared. According to him, the withdrawal of the militants and their families should be held in the near future. “No fighting. Now arranging details,” he said. Earlier,

Fares in the Moscow public transport will increase by 7.5 percent

In Moscow from January 1, 2017, 7.5 percent will increase fares in public transport. About it told on Tuesday, December 13, the Deputy head of Diptrans Alina Bisembaeva, according to the website of the mayor. “The cost of the most popular unlimited tickets will remain at the same level,” she said. Bisembaeva said that the passengers who always use this, no changes will feel. At the same time, the cost of the ticket for one trip on any transport will increase from 50 to 55 rubles. Expensive, particularly card on 60 trips — from 1570 to 1700 rubles. Travel for students will increase in price from 10 to 15 rubles a month. For those who use as a travel Bank cards and NFC smartphones c connection, a few travel even cheaper. 10 rubles from each trip will save and the passengers who buy tickets “90 minutes”, but it does not

The General pointed out the reason of transition of Palmyra under the control of militants

Photo: AFP The situation around the Syrian Palmyra evidence of failures in military planning, including due to prolonged humanitarian pauses, allowing the militants to regroup and to leave from punishment, said the General of the army Yury Baluyevsky, chief of General staff of the Armed forces of Russia in 2004-2008. “This is another blow to the prestige. Including – and our prestige,” said Baluyevsky, “Interfax-AVN”. It was necessary to anticipate this development, the General said, and calculate their actions. “The fact that the militants will not stop – it was clear. And the fact that today we do I like the military, it is difficult to understand – that the humanitarian pause, in particular,” he said. On Sunday afternoon, the defense Ministry reported that the militants regroup and then made another attempt the capture of Palmyra. The militants took the ancient castle in Palmyra and the Syrian city of Tadmor

The crew of the “Star” was detained at the airport of Chisinau

Film crew of TV channel “Zvezda” was detained at the airport of Chisinau on the path of the unrecognized Transnistrian Republic in Moscow. Correspondent Konstantin khudoleev and operator Vyacheslav Malutin covered presidential elections and the victory of the candidate of Vadim Krasnoselsky. To get from Transnistria to Russia was only possible through the airport in the capital of Moldova. However, there is the local law enforcement authorities without explanation gave the journalists a thorough inspection – and this despite the fact that the Moldovan foreign Ministry issued them a work permit on the territory of the Republic.   “The problems we have started on passport control, where girls Pogranichniy saw our passports. Apparently, some kind of signal they have passed through the system. We were taken into a special room for inspection. Inspect at a time. Vyacheslav spent about half an hour. Where the border guards were interested in the

Victims of the Church collapse in Nigeria have become 160 people

Victims of the Church collapse in Nigeria have become 160 people In the South of Nigeria collapsed Church roof, killing at least 160 people. On Sunday, December 11, reports Associated Press. The incident occurred in the Protestant Church in the city of Uyo (Akwa Ibom state). According to the Agency, the morgue, local hospitals overflowed. BBC News reports that the building was not fully completed. According to local residents, workers hurry to finish the ordination of a Bishop is set for Saturday, December 10 (Sunday GMT). It was during the ceremony and collapsed the roof. Among the survivors of the parishioners — the Governor of the state of Emmanuel Udom (Udom Emmanuel). He promised to investigate and punish violation of safety standards. Data on the number of dead vary: BBC News reports about 60, and a local TV channel APC News reports that victims of at least 200. In April

Australians have decorated your house for Christmas with the music of AC/DC

Australians have decorated your house for Christmas with the music of AC/DC Residents of the city of Shepparton (Australia) has decorated his house for the coming Christmas with various lights and ornaments, chosen as the musical accompaniment to the song Thunderstuck AC/DC. Video of housing published on Facebook on December 6. In seven days it was viewed over 4.4 million times. AC/DC are considered classics of the hard rock. The team was formed in 1973 in Sydney. The band released 16 albums total worldwide circulation amounted to more than 200 million copies.

Saying trump has lowered the cost of Lockheed Martin for $ 2 billion

Saying trump has lowered the cost of Lockheed Martin for $ 2 billion Negative statement Donald trump about the program of creation of the F-35 has brought down the share price of Lockheed Martin. The aircraft manufacturer fell by two billion dollars. On Monday, December 12, reports The Independent. In the opinion of the elected President of the United States, the program is out of control. “Billions of dollars can be saved on military procurement after January 20 (the day to be held the inauguration of the new President of the USA),” wrote trump on Twitter. The F-35 program and cost is out of control. Billions of dollars can and will be saved on military (and other) purchases after January 20th. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2016 The programme for the development of a single strike fighter F-35S in three variants for the air force, air force, Navy