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  Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Have you ever considered why airplanes require a vertical tailfin for stability? While removing the vertical tailfin could make planes significantly more energy-efficient, achieving this has been a challenge for the aviation industry. Intriguingly, birds accomplish stable flight without a vertical tailfin. So, how do they manage it? David Lentink, Professor of Biomimetics at the University of Groningen, has developed a robotic bird, modeled with real pigeon feathers, to explore this mystery. Previ ... read more |
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Can robots learn from machine dreams?Boston MA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 For roboticists, one challenge towers above all others: generalization - the ability to create machines that can adapt to any environment or condition. Since the 1970s, the field has evolved from wr ... more 
Reducing environmental impacts in small-scale robotics manufacturingMadrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 The world of micro- and nanoscale robotics has rapidly evolved, with applications ranging from precise drug delivery to sustainable energy production and environmental cleanup. These advanced roboti ... more 
As AI gets real, slow and steady wins the raceWashington (AFP) Nov 26, 2024 In the wake of ChatGPT's dramatic arrival two years ago, companies are excited about generative AI's possibilities but heading into 2025 with careful deliberation rather than rushing to transform their operations. ... more 
Mini smart city drives design of safer automated transportationIthaca NY (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 The city resembles any number of urban centers - that's the point. It has blocks of residential houses and commercial businesses, landscaped parks, roads, roundabouts, and traffic lights. There is a ... more |
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Near Space Labs launches nationwide 7cm resolution stratospheric imaging networkLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 Near Space Labs has announced the nationwide deployment of its innovative Swift stratospheric robots, establishing a robust network for ultra-high-resolution aerial imagery. These advancements inclu ... more |
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Lunar Outpost to deliver Lunar Terrain Vehicle to Moon with StarshipLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 Lunar Outpost, a leader in lunar mobility, robotics, and space resource development, has finalized an agreement with SpaceX to transport its Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) to the Moon aboard a SpaceX S ... more  
NASA prepares tiny robotic swimmers for deep space ocean explorationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 Engineers recently tested prototypes of NASA's SWIM (Sensing With Independent Micro-swimmers) concept, showcasing a revolutionary approach to searching for life on icy moons like Europa. These tiny, ... more  
Analysis of Fukushima debris sample could take a year: operatorTokyo (AFP) Nov 21, 2024 It will take six months to a year to analyse a tiny sample of radioactive debris retrieved by a robot from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator said Thursday. ... more  
Tianzhou 7 completes cargo Mission, Tianzhou 8 docks with TiangongSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft concluded its mission as it burned up upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere on Sunday night, the China Manned Space Agency reported. According to the agency, ... more |
Workshop emphasizes role of AI in advancing space explorationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 The recent In-Space Physical AI Workshop at Houston's Ion District brought together leading scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and government officials to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Northrop Grumman advances mission robotic vehicle for satellite servicingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 18, 2024 Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) subsidiary, SpaceLogistics LLC, has received the robotics payload from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), marking a major milestone for its Mission ... more 
Is AI's meteoric rise beginning to slow?San Francisco (AFP) Nov 18, 2024 A quietly growing belief in Silicon Valley could have immense implications: the breakthroughs from large AI models - the ones expected to bring human-level artificial intelligence in the near future - may be slowing down. ... more 
Kibo Robot Programming Challenge breaks new ground in roboticsHouston TX (SPX) Nov 18, 2024 On Sept. 20, 2024, four students experienced the wonder of space exploration at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, taking part in an international competition that brought their work to life ab ... more  
Robot learns surgery skills by watching videos, matches human precisionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 18, 2024 A surgical robot trained by observing videos of experienced surgeons has successfully executed surgical tasks with a level of skill matching human doctors. This breakthrough in robotic trainin ... more |
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Soft robotic shorts enhance walking ease and independence Munich, Germany (SPX) Nov 18, 2024 Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have created robotic shorts designed to support individuals in walking more comfortably and with reduced energy expenditure. The innovation pr ... more 
Invisible touch Stevens team empowers AI to sense and evaluate surfacesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 AI technology continues to evolve, mastering vision, conversation, calculation, and creation. However, it has struggled with the tactile ability to "feel" or assess surfaces - a task requiring mecha ... more 
NRL develops satellite servicing robotics, enhancing U.S. space infrastructure resilienceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Naval Center for Space Technology (NCST), in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), successfully completed the development ... more 
TikTok makes AI driven ad tool available globallySan Francisco (AFP) Nov 15, 2024 TikTok on Thursday began letting all marketers on its platform use an artificial intelligence-powered tool for generating marketing clips, becoming the latest platform to let advertisers tap into the technology. ... more |
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Smart robots poised to boost green energy efficiency with wave predictionEdinburgh, UK (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Underwater robots capable of predicting real-time wave movements could significantly cut the costs of offshore renewable energy production, according to a new study. Engineers from the Univers ... more 
'Harness the now': British singer Imogen Heap embraces AILisbon (AFP) Nov 14, 2024 Unlike the bulk of her peers, Grammy-winning British singer Imogen Heap is embracing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in her music as well to set up a music collaboration platform. ... more  
Peculiar Pale PebblesPasadena CA (JPL) Nov 13, 2024 During its recent exploration of the crater rim, Perseverance diverted to explore a strange, scattered field of bright white rocks which sparked the interest of the team scientists. Perseveran ... more 
Even handicraft marketplace Etsy needs AI to compete, says CEOLisbon (AFP) Nov 13, 2024 The web platform Etsy is famous for selling cutesy handmade arts and crafts, but even a company that relies on a cottage industry of artisans is increasingly undergirded by artificial intelligence, its CEO told AFP on Tuesday. ... more |
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Giving robots a new way to see using radio signalsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 Robots face significant challenges in developing perception systems that function reliably in adverse weather and complex conditions. Conventional vision sensors, such as cameras and LiDAR, often st ... more |
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Fukushima nuclear debris arrives at lab after secret journeyTokyo (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 A small amount of radioactive debris removed by a robot from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has arrived at a research lab near Tokyo, the plant operator said Tuesday, after a journey kept secret for safety reasons. ... more 
3D-printed rovers challenge students in Mars exploration trainingParis, France (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 University students participated in a hands-on ESA Academy training course at ESA's ESTEC technical center in the Netherlands last week, where they worked with 3D-printed rovers to develop autonomou ... more 
Fugro supports debut of Lunar Terrain Vehicle prototypeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 Earlier this year, Fugro Australia's Space Automation, AI, and Robotics Control Complex (SpAARC) entered into a partnership with U.S. space exploration company Intuitive Machines to aid their phase ... more
Saab deploys advanced autonomous swarm tech in major AUKUS defense trialLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 Saab's cutting-edge Autonomous Swarm technology was prominently showcased in the Project Convergence 2024 trials in the United States, a month-long demonstration that highlighted advancements in AI- ... more |
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