The bright colors on the blue background indicate that an anomalous signal was received here on Earth by a radio telescope involved in a Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI).

Perfecting a robot that bridges the gap will call for advances in almost every facet of modern robotics: artificial intelligence, machine vision, mechanical and electrical design, signal processing.

Under the contract, ITT will help boost command and control capabilities for Iraqi signal platoons and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance battalions, the Defense Department said this week.