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Robots equipped with tactile and visual object identification systems

Robots equipped with tactile and visual object identification systems

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For humans, it often takes one glance to make complex conclusions about the density, texture and weight of an object. The opposite is also true: after touching something with our eyes closed, we will instantly understand what it looks like. Robots are a different story. Scientists at the MIT Artificial Intelligence laboratory are hard at work trying to teach machines to effectively interact with the environment around them.
NASA ‘starshade’ will cover celestial bodies

NASA ‘starshade’ will cover celestial bodies

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Starlight sometimes has a negative effect on telescopes, which is why experts at NASA are currently working on two projects geared towards blocking unnecessary radiation. One of them is operating under the working title ‘Starshade’.
Youbionics builds drone with bionic arms

Youbionics builds drone with bionic arms

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Autonomous aircraft are already extremely useful. A company called Youbionics has recently come up with a way to further increase their potential. They introduced a project called Drone for Handy, which includes the creation of aircraft with bionic arms.
A robot that gives ironic answers is created in Germany

A robot that gives ironic answers is created in Germany

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Robots usually surprise us with their acrobatic abilities, but the skills of the Reeti device created by German engineers are of a different nature. Its strong point is irony.
The robot learns to defuse nuclear reactors

The robot learns to defuse nuclear reactors

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Nuclear power plants become obsolete and need to be decommissioned after a certain period of time. As this is a long and hazardous task, it is best solved it remotely, using special robots.
Motorcycle with 5G and collaborative learning from a Canadian company

Motorcycle with 5G and collaborative learning from a Canadian company

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Canadian motorcycle manufacturer Damon is working on a next-generation motorcycle which will come equipped with a host of new technologies.
Volvo autonomous truck finds first application

Volvo autonomous truck finds first application

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Last fall, a prototype of the Volvo Vera autonomous electric truck was presented in Sweden. The car recently passed preliminary tests and found its first practical application.
ZAPS laser that kills cancer right through the skin

ZAPS laser that kills cancer right through the skin

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The University of Arkansas (USA) researchers have created and successfully tested a new cancer treatment device. It is a laser that destroys cancer cells in the patient's body directly through the skin.
396 Drugs and Treatment Methods

396 Drugs and Treatment Methods

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These are the conclusions made by the scientists who studied UK and USA medical industry for 15 years. The reasons for the disappointing "diagnosis" are corruption, prejudice, and the long time it takes to bring new drugs to the market.
Cactus-based plastic created in Mexico

Cactus-based plastic created in Mexico

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An alternative to traditional plastic was recently developed at the Universidad del Valle de Atemajac in Mexico. Unlike regular plastic, this new material is biodegradable.
DJI Releases Its First Ground-based Robot

DJI Releases Its First Ground-based Robot

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Chinese brand DJI is famous throughout the world as a multicopter manufacturer. But the company has apparently decided to try hand in a new capacity and released its first ground-based robot.
Honda Mean Mower V2 Reclaims Its Title as the World’s Fastest Lawn Mower

Honda Mean Mower V2 Reclaims Its Title as the World’s Fastest Lawn Mower

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Honda Mean Mower V2 already held the record for fastest speed which was later on taken away from it by another device. This time it has come back to the pedestal by accelerating to incredible 243 km/h. At the moment, the device has the best power to weight ratio.
Bacteria will help build landing strips for US Air Force

Bacteria will help build landing strips for US Air Force

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The US Air Force is currently considering the option of building landing strips using bacteria. Project Medusa was created to understand how microorganisms can be used to build durable flat surfaces.
Drones will help French winemakers take their products to the next level

Drones will help French winemakers take their products to the next level

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The south of France is a region famous for its wine. In the near future, this fame might get to the next level as local winemakers are actively implementing innovations in their industry.  Today, you can already find drones identifying sick plants, creating agricultural maps and predicting crop yields in the Fronton province.
Bon appetit: carnivorous plants can consume vertebrate animals  

Bon appetit: carnivorous plants can consume vertebrate animals  

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Until recently, the prevailing scientific thought was that carnivorous plants only ate flies, spiders and caterpillars. However, a new study shows that these conclusions were made prematurely. Canadian scientists have revealed the true abilities of carnivorous plants.
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