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A German Circus Replaces Animals with Holograms

A German Circus Replaces Animals with Holograms

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Many fear that robots will one day take away our jobs. But who would have thought that technological advances can put animals out of work? So, for example, German Circus Roncalli completely stopped using four-legged performers replacing them with holograms.
Cockroach robots get their team spirit

Cockroach robots get their team spirit

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Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have worked on VelociRoACH robots for over 10 years, trying to make them look like real-life insects. Recently, the main drawback of the devices has been eliminated.
IKEA creates furniture of the future

IKEA creates furniture of the future

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Widespread migration into major metropolitan areas is leading to an increase in real estate prices and a reduction in living areas. Each square meter makes a difference, and future furniture has to make effective use of available space. Furniture giant IKEA is currently working on developing the right technology to achieve this.
Concept of Flying-V aircraft unveiled

Concept of Flying-V aircraft unveiled

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Aircraft designers at the Dutch company KLM and the researchers from the Delft Technical University have recently presented a concept of the new Flying-V passenger airliner. Most of the planes have approximately the same shape, but the engineers did not want to follow the beaten path in this case.
Airless Tires to Hit the Market by 2024

Airless Tires to Hit the Market by 2024

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Getting a flat tire is one of the most unpleasant situations on the road. However, motorists will soon forget about this problem with airless tires expected to be produced by 2024. Relevant plans were shared by representatives of the General Motors (GM) and Michelin.
Prosthetic Limb Perfectly Emulating Foot Structure Developed at Stanford University

Prosthetic Limb Perfectly Emulating Foot Structure Developed at Stanford University

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The scientists who were involved in the project assure that their new prosthesis will not only do a great job handling any terrain, but also prevent limping.
Quadcopters versus catastrophes

Quadcopters versus catastrophes

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From the outset, drones have been used for filming and entertainment, but who’s to say that they can’t be applied to more serious situations? Autonomous flying machines have a bright future in search operations, and it was recently proposed to use them to build sanctuaries in areas struck by disaster.
DJI Storm - the king of drones

DJI Storm - the king of drones

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DJI has recently released a new cinematic multicopter. The event was not highlighted by the media, because it is impossible to buy the device: it is only rented out, as the drone comes with a service team and a truck carrying additional equipment.
Jaguar Land Rover’s smart steering wheel knows how to draw the driver’s attention

Jaguar Land Rover’s smart steering wheel knows how to draw the driver’s attention

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Most road accidents are caused by the driver's distraction. The famous car concern Jaguar Land Rover has come up with the concept of a smart steering wheel, which will prevent the driver from being distracted by irrelevant things.
What Did Apple Present at Its Annual Conference?

What Did Apple Present at Its Annual Conference?

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California is hosting the 30th annual WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) conference for developers working on Apple platforms. The company presented its new products awaiting us this year.
What does artillery fire look like from the epicentre?

What does artillery fire look like from the epicentre?

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New technologies are playing an increasingly important role in security matters. For example, drones are widely used to monitor and videotape new weapons testing.
Harvard researchers are making a breakthrough in soft robots

Harvard researchers are making a breakthrough in soft robots

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Soft robots are predicted to replace their rigid peers, but the practical implementation of this technology is still lagging behind. The Harvard researchers are trying to change the situation.
Looking Glass Pro: a new kind of computer display

Looking Glass Pro: a new kind of computer display

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Looking Glass is an American startup which has received funding of over $14 million last year to build the first ever holographic display that doesn’t require additional filters to operate. In the end, the company chose to build an entire computer.
Tiny racing drone built in the Netherlands

Tiny racing drone built in the Netherlands

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How small can a drone get? A team of Dutch scientists tried to find the answer to this question. The device created by the researchers is not only small in dimensions, but can also work in a fully autonomous mode.
Wattozz: the next-generation non lethal weapon

Wattozz: the next-generation non lethal weapon

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Unfortunately, the world is a dangerous place, which means that society is in desperate need of weapons for self-defence. Tasers (electro-muscular devices that can reach an opponent from a distance) are a popular choice.
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