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The space war of GPS satellites
While on the ground, you don't know that you can be tracked by countless orbiting devices, including a global positioning system - GPS.
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Medicine - Health
Track tumor movement with the body's navigation system
The device called Reix helps track tumor movement, cancer treatment and early detection of diseases inside the human body.
Science invention
New invention by NASA: Use hidden crystals to show directions for new spacecraft!
NASA has successfully invented a way to guide the way of new automatic astronaut lines.
Science invention
Sound map helps blind people to travel on their own
A new way to transfer images from laser and digital camcorders into three-dimensional sound maps to help blind people walk, avoid obstacles on the road.
Computer science
New application detects traffic jam
The search site Google has launched a new application called Google Maps Navigation, which will make it easier for drivers to find the fastest route to avoid traffic jam…
Computer science
Equip more hi-tech personal items with GPS locator
This item is increasingly popular for many water consumers. New models are cheaper and easier to use than 1-2 years ago. The following are 3 models of the rated equipmen…
New technology
Successfully manufactured super accurate quantum compass, superior to GPS
GPS positioning is one of the key elements that appear in many modern technologies of this century.
New technology
'Self-thinking' cruise missiles - the goal of Russian military engineering
The robotization missile system is one of the priority directions in Russian weapons and technical development.
New technology
Electronic bracelet for pilgrims to Mecca
The electronic ID bracelet contains personal information, GPS navigation and language assistance for non-Arabic speakers.
New technology
Develop two technologies to identify and locate through cameras to make machines smarter
Machines will be smarter when you can see and comprehend things around.
New technology
Animotus - a box of directions through tactile feedback
Yale University engineer Adam Spiers developed a directional box named Animotus. The device is built with 3D printing technology, wireless connection and acts as a tacti…
New technology
US deploys self-driving cars
Google's car, the first fully automated vehicle, will be used on California roads from 2015.
New technology
Revealing the smart bike DuBike, with GPS navigation
The latest images posted on Baidu's official website revealed almost the entire shape and design of the first smart bike.
New technology
How the GPS system works
GPS is a global positioning system designed, built, operated and managed by the US Department of Defense.
New technology
Japan develops 'eye gods' to deal with the invasion of its territorial waters
Japan's Ministry of Science and Technology will develop an advanced optical satellite capable of detecting objects at sea or on land with a resolution of up to 1m.