Self-Walking Exoskeletons
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New insights into social norms can drive positive social changes
New Curtin research has shed light on why people adopt social norms or conventions, such as hand shaking versus fist bumping, walking on the left or right side of a footpath, or using metric or imperial measurements, by employing mathematical modelin.....»»
If endangered primates disappear, so will their parasites. That"s actually a problem
We put "save the chimps" on t-shirts and posters. But you'll never see anyone walking around in a shirt that says "save the chimpanzee lice." People seem to be more aware of the plight of endangered gorillas than of the gorillas' gut worms, or are un.....»»
Walking efficiently takes next to no thought
Whether walking beside a lake or clambering a mountain, people adjust their strides to use the least energy possible. "People are continuously sensing their energy expenditure and adapting their gait to minimize costs," says Jessica Selinger from Que.....»»
What’s happening in venture law in 2021?
The venture world is growing faster than ever, with more funding rounds, bigger funding rounds, and higher valuations than pretty much any point in history. That’s led to an exponential growth in the number of unicorns walking around, and has also.....»»
The Walking Dead is coming to an end, but its life lessons will stick around
As The Walking Dead enters its final season, the life lessons taught by the show over more than a decade will stick around with its longtime fans......»»
New breakthrough in research using insect exoskeletons
Research into insect species can benefit from genetic studies. However, genetic samples can often be difficult to collect in a non-invasive manner, especially when the insects are only found in a particular location or are endangered......»»
Apple walks back controversial Safari changes with iOS 15 beta 6 update
Apple is slowly walking back its controversial decision to redesign mobile Safari in iOS 15 to show the address bar at the bottom of the screen, floating atop the page’s content. The revamp, which was largely meant to make it easier to reach Sa.....»»
Emotion affects how you assess risk: Why it"s hard to be objective about pandemic precautions
People tend to overestimate or underestimate risk. The pandemic brings this into stark relief. Picture someone wearing an N95 mask while walking their dog through a deserted park. Contrast that with someone entering a crowded bar maskless in an area.....»»
Citizen, real-time crime alert app, is now selling access to its on-demand safety agents
Next time you're walking alone at night or meeting up with a stranger for a first date, one startup, the real-time crime alert app Citizen, would like to listen in -- with the goal of protecting you......»»
Ashirase, a Honda incubation, reveals advanced walking assistance system for visually impaired
The system aims to help users achieve more independence in their daily lives by allowing them to feel which way to walk through in-shoe vibrations connected to a navigation app on a smartphone. Globally, 225 million people are estimated to.....»»
An ‘arm made for walking’ is about to arrive at the space station
The International Space Station is about to take delivery of its third robotic arm, but this one can do several things the others can't......»»
To track elephants, scientists keep an ear to the ground
The "mini earthquakes" that elephants make by both walking and vocalizing are not only a way to communicate with each other but can be used to track their movements, according to a study published Wednesday......»»
Tiny beetle walks on the underside of the surface of water
A pair of researchers from the University of Newcastle and the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research has documented a water scavenger beetle walking on the undersurface of a body of water. In their paper published in the journal Etholog.....»»
Ever wondered who"d win in a fight between a scorpion and tarantula? A venom scientist explains
Scorpions and tarantulas are two ancient arachnids that have been walking the Earth for hundreds of millions of years—even before the time of the dinosaurs......»»
How Do You Make a Robot Walk on Mars? It’s a Steep Challenge
Meet SpaceBok, a little, four-legged machine that’s taking the first steps toward walking on the Red Planet’s brutal terrain......»»
Sweet Tooth review: Evidently The Walking Dead just needed a deerboy
It's light(ish) but includes masks, disease-driven death, and humans being bad to each other. The trailer for Sweet Tooth. Netflix's new fantasy series, Sweet Tooth, first looks like a crudely fictionalized version of 2020. A disease coll.....»»
Third Eye device could help phone addicts avoid walking disasters
An industrial designer has come up with The Third Eye, a safety device that helps phone users by scanning the path ahead for obstacles......»»
Exoskeleton-assisted walking may improve bowel function in people with spinal cord injury
A team of researchers has shown that physical intervention plans that included exoskeleton-assisted walking helped people with spinal cord injury evacuate more efficiently and improved the consistency of their stool......»»
Belgian Farmer Accidentally Moves French Border
A farmer in Belgium has caused a stir after inadvertently redrawing the country's border with France. From a report: A local history enthusiast was walking in the forest when he noticed the stone marking the boundary between the two countries had mov.....»»
Self-Walking Exoskeletons
Instead of being directed movement by movement, an AI-based prosthetic infers the wearer’s destination .detail-wrapper .article-detail .media-wrapper .buttons { font-family: Theinhardt-Regular,sans-serif; display: none; clear: both; p.....»»