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Video: First driverless robotaxi rides come to Europe
11 Sep 2026
Pony.ai and Verne said it is the first step toward commercialized autonomous driving services.
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Ford's 'Robutt' Tests Car Seats
12 Nov 2017Source: Jennifer D. BosavageFord has created a mechanical “Robutt” to simulate 10 years of getting into and out of automobiles. -
Neural Interfaces Will Allow Computers to Read Your Thoughts
10 Nov 2017Source: Eric OlsonIn addition to facilitating human interactions with computers, direct mind links with computing devices could enhance cognitive functions such as memory and the speed of thought processing. -
Watch: Fly this Virtual Drone
10 Nov 2017Source: Tony PalloneA new AR flight simulator app allows a user wearing Epson's Moverio smart glasses to fly a virtual 3D drone in the real world. -
Video: Low-Cost Melanoma Diagnostic Wins International James Dyson Award 2017
09 Nov 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinA group of engineering undergraduates at McMaster University in Canada has won the award for their low-cost, non-invasive melanoma detection device. -
Watch: Robot Training through Virtual Reality
09 Nov 2017Source: Tony PalloneUsing VR headsets and drawing on advancements in AI and deep reinforcement learning, a team from UC Berkeley can teach a task to an industrial robot in the same way one might move the arms of a puppet. -
Watch MantaDroid, a Bio-inspired AUV
09 Nov 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinMantaDroid offers a promising alternative to traditional propeller-based thrusters used in conventional AUVs. -
Video: Would You Buy a Self-cleaning Robot Toilet?
08 Nov 2017Source: Peter BrownSpinX has already reached its initial goal on Kickstarter, -
Watch: Researchers Have Solved the Age-Old Problem of Mixing Water and Oil
08 Nov 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyA new finding from researchers at MIT might turn that expression on its head, providing a way to get the two substances to mix and remain stable for a long period of time. The process may find applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and processed foods, among other areas. -
Graphene Enables Terahertz Communication on Flexible Materials
06 Nov 2017Source: Abe MichelenA group of researchers at the University of Chalmers in Sweden have developed, for the first time, a flexible terahertz detector using graphene transistors on plastic material substrates. The development can be used in applications that require flexible electronics, sensor networks and wearable devices. -
Watch: Picking Up the Pace of 3D Printing
06 Nov 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinA software algorithm speeds the 3D printing process by anticipating and correcting for machine vibrations. -
Virtual Reality Tech Can Ease Paraplegic Pain
04 Nov 2017Source: Jennifer D. BosavagePhantom body pain felt by paraplegics can be relieved through virtual reality technology. -
Watch: Leaning Toward the Flexible Future
03 Nov 2017Source: Tony PalloneResearchers have developed a graphene-based detector for terahertz frequencies, which can extend the technology to flexible-electronics applications. -
Watch: Fast, Untethered Virtual Reality
01 Nov 2017Source: Tony PalloneResearchers have created a platform that employs a "collaborative rendering" approach to achieve a high-quality, untethered VR experience on a smartphone. -
Watch: Steering Automotive Technology Into The Future
01 Nov 2017Source: Ken ThayerNeonode's zForce® DRIVE™ Steering Wheel Sensor introduces new technology to combat driver distraction. Feedback from the sensors built into the steering wheel allows the vehicle to whether the driver has both hands on the steering wheel. -
Watch: Researchers Can Track Mosquitoes with Cellphones
31 Oct 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyThe irritating buzz of a mosquito is very annoying and can make people run for the repellant. But Stanford University researchers are trying to solve this problem with our cell phones. -
Watch: Smart Fabric Can Unlock Your Front Door Without the Key
31 Oct 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyA new type of smart fabric developed at the University of Washington could pave the way for jackets that store invisible passcodes and open the door to your apartment or office. -
Watch: A High-Tech Devil's Pitchfork for Halloween
31 Oct 2017Source: Tony PalloneAs a follow-up to "Happy High-Tech Halloween," a colleague is inspired to create a costume piece that would appear to be a pitchfork made of fire. -
Watch: A Whole Body Ultrasound That Fits in a Pocket
31 Oct 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinThe Butterfly iQ® for iPhone consists of a portable transducer connected to the phone operating in concert with an iOS app to display images and control settings. -
Watch: 3D Scaffold Map Helps Discover New Cancer Treatments
30 Oct 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyResearchers have produced the first 3D map of a molecular ‘scaffold’ called SgK223, known to play a critical role in the development and spread of aggressive breast, colon and pancreatic cancers. -
Video: Wal-Mart Begins Testing Shelf Scanning Robots
27 Oct 2017Source: Peter BrownThe goal is to improve accuracy of inventory and save employees time.
