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Artificial touch helps robots be as sensitive as humans
Scientists have successfully developed an artificial tactile system that can be used in creating prosthetic hands, helping robots have the ability to feel like humans.
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The 'tycoon' of the Japanese beer industry launches an electronic spoon to prevent strokes
The electronic spoon transmits a weak electric field from the spoon to concentrate sodium ion molecules on the tongue to enhance the perception of the salty taste of foo…
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Humans can control objects with their thoughts without needing a chip implanted
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University develop a non-invasive brain-computer interface that helps people move objects with their thoughts.
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China developed the world's first hard rock blast tunneling machine
Chinese scientists have developed the world's first tunneling and rock blasting machine (BBM), which can increase efficiency by more than 30% when drilling super-hard ro…
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Use AI to create more flavorful beers
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role, supporting people in many different fields. Now, scientists are looking to AI to help create bett…
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AI racing tournament challenges the limits of self-driving technology
The Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) auto racing tournament took place on the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi with the victory belonging to the racing team from the Tec…
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Premiere of the first film written entirely by AI
The 2024 Asia and Short Film Festival will focus on emerging global issues, and screen the first film written entirely by artificial intelligence (AI).
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How are humanoid robots working in Tesla's factory?
Optimus, first introduced by Tesla in 2021, is a humanoid robot with ambitions to revolutionize the automation industry.
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China moves closer to quantum chips by creating a new light source
Chinese researchers use conventional semiconductors to create a quantum light source - an important component for making quantum chips.
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Smart grid prevents power outages
Chattanooga, Tennessee, has one of the most advanced power grids in the US, able to self-repair and restore power within seconds.
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The world's first super fast charging battery for eVTOL
The two companies cooperate to develop batteries for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), which take only a few minutes to charge from 30% to 80%.
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The drone turns into a lifesaver when it lands in the water
Drone TY-3R can help two adults float on water, has a communication range of 1.1km and operates for 10 minutes on a single charge.
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China creates a 'water battery' that is nearly twice as powerful as a lithium battery but the price... remains the same
The new type of water battery is expected to change the face of the future electric vehicle industry.
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The supersonic plane flies faster than Concorde
The US Air Force's 3,218 km/h XB-70 Valkyrie aircraft inspired the design of later civil supersonic aircraft Concorde and Tupolev Tu-144.
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China aims for laser submarines that move at the speed of sound
China seems to be charting new horizons by developing submarines powered by laser technology.