This AI humanoid robot helped assemble BMWs at US factory
BMW has no timeline to integrate humanoid robots into its production lines. Enlarge / This is the Figure 02, a new humanoid robot that recently tried its hand(s) at assembling BMW chassis in South Carolina. (credit: BMW).....»»
Fully automated detection robot promotes efficient soil testing
A research team developed new equipment that achieved fully automatic and unmanned detection of soil nutrients (such as organic matter, available potassium, available phosphorus) and heavy metals (including Pb, Cd, Hg, As, Cr). They named it High Thr.....»»
Ancient medicine blends with modern-day research in new tissue regeneration method
For centuries, civilizations have used naturally occurring, inorganic materials for their perceived healing properties. Egyptians thought green copper ore helped eye inflammation, the Chinese used cinnabar for heartburn, and Native Americans used cla.....»»
This new robot vacuum competes with rivals nearly twice its price
Available for less than $600, the Yeedi C12 Pro Plus is a surprisngly robust robot vacuum capable of handling both carpets and hard floors......»»
Lawsuit argues Call of Duty helped cause the Uvalde school shooting
Suit: Activision is "manipulating players' brain chemistry," ignoring "use by minors." Enlarge / Is this an aspirational image for mass shooters? (credit: Activision) The families of multiple victims of the 2022 mass sho.....»»
EV startup VinFast considers delaying $4 billion U.S. assembly plant, report says
The Vietnamese company originally planned to complete the factory in July 2024 but later pushed back the start of operations to 2025. It is considering another delay, Reuters reported......»»
Hyundai and others see hydrogen coupled with autonomy on trucking horizon
Hydrogen power and robot drivers might be a potent long-distance tandem that fuels the future of trucking. One such prototype was shown off by Hyundai and Plus at ACT Expo last week......»»
Grab the Logitech MX Master 3s for Less than $90!
Logitech's excellent mouse is on sale at the moment. The post Grab the Logitech MX Master 3s for Less than $90! appeared first on Phandroid. Logitech’s experience with computing peripherals has helped build its reputation as one of t.....»»
The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is 42% off in this INSANE DEAL!
If you’re lazy and can’t be bothered to constantly vacuum your home, then this Shark robot vacuum cleaner deal is worth checking out. The post The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is 42% off in this INSANE DEAL! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 screen protectors to buy in 2024
Keep your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 display protected with these screen protectors. The post Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 screen protectors to buy in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the smartphone that helped.....»»
This shark self-emptying robot vacuum is $100 off for Memorial Day
Self-emptying robot vacuums are great, and this early Memorial Day deal on the Shark Matrix knocks $100 off the usual price......»»
The Strongest Solar Storm in 20 Years Did Little Damage, but Worse Space Weather Is Coming
Years of careful planning helped safeguard against last weekend’s severe space weather, but we still don’t know how we’d cope with a monster event.....»»
Bird Flu’s Missed Clues on Dairy Farms in Texas
Detecting bird flu signs in dairy cows sooner could have helped staunch the virus's spread.....»»
Webasto workers in Michigan ratify first UAW contract with raises up to 51%
Workers at a Detroit-area Webasto factory that makes convertible soft tops for the Detroit 3 ratified their first contract since joining the UAW last year......»»
Jenny Young and the story of Brooklyn Robot Foundry
“I’m not selling kits; I’m selling a service.” Jenny Young is a mechanical engineer who founded Brooklyn Robot Factory thirteen years ago to bring hands-on learning experiences to kids in schools and afterschool programs. Her.....»»
Jaguar Land Rover treats factory workers to music, luxury work wear
JLR spent two years studying ways to improve working conditions in its plants and found that music helped increase productivity......»»
Dreame X40 Ultra vs. Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra: Which is the best premium robot vacuum?
They both carry the term ultra in their name, but which is truly the best robot vacuum -- the Dreame X40 Ultra or Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra? Here's what to know......»»
Toyota"s Tesla-fighting future factory is EV-making tour de force
Toyota is plotting a massive manufacturing overhaul for the electric vehicle era to make its next-gen EVs low cost, lightweight and high tech......»»
Study shows sexual parasitism helped anglerfish invade the deep sea during a time of global warming
Members of the vertebrate group including anglerfish are unique in possessing a characteristic known as sexual parasitism, in which males temporarily attach or permanently fuse with females to mate. Now, researchers reporting in the journal Current B.....»»
There’s a robot vacuum for $79 in Walmart’s Memorial Day sale
The iHome AutoVac Juno robot vacuum is a great introduction to the robot vacuum world and it's now down to just $79......»»
Finland"s wizards making food out of thin air
At a factory in Finland, the "farmers of the future" are making a new food protein by feeding a microbe air and electricity, proving that protein can be produced without traditional agriculture......»»