This week in the unmanned systems and robotics world, Boston Dynamics unveiled a new robot, General Motors is working on unmanned underwater vehicles and Duke is creating robots that move more efficiently. 



According to its website, the Federal Aviation Administration has now approved 5,361 commercial UAS exemptions.



Researchers from Duke are spinning off a company that creates computer processors tasked solely with motion planning to help robots carry out tasks up to 10,000 times faster. (Yahoo Tech)



The European Union has introduced laws that would give robots civil rights regulations. (Express)




The U.S. Department of the Interior is working with drone makers and mapping companies to create a smartphone app letting people know of the restrictions of flying around wildfires. (My AJC)



This week Nevada company Flirtey demonstrated a drone medical delivery along the New Jersey coastline. (Tech Crunch)



General Motors is working with the U.S. Navy to incorporate fuel cell technology onto unmanned underwater vehicles. (DOD Buzz)



Boston Dynamics has released a new robot — the SpotMini — which can be used to tidy up around the house, despite its dog-like appearance. (Newsy)

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