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Meet the floating robot inspired by Tinker Bell, Pokémon's Mew
14 Jul 2026
The lighter-than-air robot prototype was inspired by fictional characters like Tinker Bell, Pokémon’s Mew and Studio Ghibli’s Soot Sprites; it floats through the air and gently hovers indoors.
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VIDEO: Listening, Speaking and Flexible Electronics
19 May 2017Source: Tony PalloneNanotechnology researchers at Michigan State University have created a flexible, paper-thin device that can act as both a loudspeaker and microphone. -
VarCity Software Creates City Models from Images Alone
19 May 2017Source: Nancy OrdmanMachine-learning algorithms have produced a detailed three-dimensional model of Zurich using only image data. -
Video: The Smart Home Goes to the Dogs
19 May 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinConnect the family dog to the smart home using AI-based sound recognition software. -
New Technology Enables Easier Way to Remotely Operate Robots
19 May 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyResearchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have designed a new, simple, efficient system that doesn’t require any major training. The user points and clicks on an item chooses a grasp, and the robot does the rest. -
Video: How to DIY an Autonomous Cooler for the Summer
19 May 2017Source: Peter BrownA pair of engineers used an Arduino Uno, a lithium-ion battery and a host of off-the-shelf hardware to create the device. -
Video: 3-D Printed Soft Robot Can Climb Rough Surfaces
18 May 2017Source: Peter BrownThe four-legged machine could be used for search and rescue or capture sensor readings in dangerous environments -
Video: Google Uses Machine Learning to Help You Share Photos Better
18 May 2017Source: Peter BrownGoogle Photos has added three new ways to share pictures with friends and family. -
Makeup not Needed: Disney’s New System Projects Makeup on Actors
18 May 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyThe team at Disney Research has created a new projection system that may change live performance makeup completely. The new system projects makeup on to actors using facial recognition, rather than facial markers, to follow the actor’s movements and changing expressions. -
Video: Volvo Begins Self-Driving Garbage Truck Testing
18 May 2017Source: Peter BrownThe project is designed to see if autonomous technology can improve traffic safety, worker safety, and the environment. -
VIDEO: VersaSense + Digi-Key = IIoT
16 May 2017Source: Tony PalloneAn scalable, plug-and-play Industrial IoT solution is available through a new global distribution agreement. -
Video: 3-D Printed Autonomous Blimp Recognizes Hand Gestures and Detects Faces
15 May 2017Source: Peter BrownThe goal is to learn how humans interact with flying robots -
Video: Swarm Drones Change Behavior Mid-Flight to Avoid Collision
15 May 2017Source: Peter BrownResearchers created algorithms with a small amount of modification to enable the commands. -
The Future of Building Construction has Arrived
15 May 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyThe world of construction is about to change completely. Researchers at MIT have developed a new printer that can 3-D print the basic structure for an entire building. This could save money, time and resources for the construction industry. -
VIDEO: A Tokyo That Fits in the Palm of Your Hand
14 May 2017Source: Tony PalloneiJet Inc., a 3-D printing solutions provider in Tokyo, is working on a 100-piece scale model of Japan's largest city. -
Video: Watch an Outdoor Rock Climbing Wall be Replicated Indoors Using 3-D Modeling and Digital Fabrication
13 May 2017Source: Peter BrownResearchers are using the project to show how to reproduce large-scale environments. -
Video: MIT Teaches Robots to Learn Tasks from Other Robots
12 May 2017Source: Peter BrownA new system allows skills to be transferred to other machines automatically. -
Video: 3-D Printed Stretchable Skin Could Give Robots a Sense of Touch
11 May 2017Source: Peter BrownThe development could lead to an easier way for robots to interact with their environment -
Make Your Motorcycle Helmet Smarter!
11 May 2017Source: Nancy OrdmanStudents from Colorado State University can show motorcycle enthusiasts how to modify a motocross helmet to make it smarter and thus to enhance safety for the wearer. -
Video: Stratasys Debuts Multi-Cell Autonomous, Continuous 3-D Printing System
10 May 2017Source: Peter BrownThe system allows manufacturers to mass produce products with 24/7 capabilities. -
Video: Palm-Sized Stealth Drone is Worn on Operator's Clothing for Quick Deployment
10 May 2017Source: Peter BrownThe Snipe Nano Quad features infrared sensors for real-time video and images for either day or night operations.
