This Fingertip for Robots Uses Magnets to ‘Feel’ Things
By sensing the subtle changes in the finger’s own magnetic field, this new technology could one day make for ultra-sensitive prosthetic hands......»»
ABB buys tech company to give next-generation industrial robots eyes and brains
The deal to buy Sevensense, a Swiss startup, is the latest robotics investment by ABB and follows growing demand for industrial robots that can move and work independently......»»
In novel quantum computer design, qubits use magnets to selectively communicate
Researchers have begun to use magnets to entangle qubits, the building blocks of quantum computers. This simple technique could unlock complex capabilities......»»
Get your beer from an app-connected roving robot with the Ottobot Brew
Ottonomy is introducing two delivery robots at CES 2024, with the Ottobot Locker joined by the drink-dispensing Ottobot Brew.Ottonomy Ottobot Locker and Ottobot BrewDeveloped in partnership with Harbor Lockers, the Ottobot Locker is an L4 autonomous.....»»
NPUs are officially useless — for now
NPUs are new to Windows laptops, and it doesn't feel like they have a compelling use case right now over your GPU or cloud AI workloads......»»
Eufy shows off four security cameras and an upcoming robot vacuum
Eufy showed off the X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum at CES 2024, which offers many of the features seen on more expensive robots for a fraction of the price......»»
Want to feel inferior? Stand in front of a 115-inch television
The 115-inch TCL QM89 brings size that we have not yet seen in a consumer-grade television. But chances are it's going to cost a pretty penny......»»
JBL Soundgear Sense could be your perfect workout companion
ANew year, new resolutions, am I right? If one of your New Year resolutions is to get in shape, then the new JBL Soundgear Sense could help. Since workouts can sometimes feel boring and monotonous, having your favorite tunes accompanying your gym ses.....»»
New insights on how light interacts with magnets for better sensors and memory tech
Professor Amir Capua, head of the Spintronics Lab within the Institute of Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, announced a pivotal breakthrough in the realm of light-magnetism interactions. The team's unexpect.....»»
Do strict dress codes and uniforms do more harm than good?
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This low-profile mechanical keyboard surprised me in every way
The Lofree Flow completely changed how I feel about low-profile mechanical keyboards......»»
3 great Hulu shows you need to watch on New Year’s Day
Hulu has a wide variety of shows worth checking out, and these three shows feel especially perfect for a New Year's Day binge......»»
Advanced CNN techniques for accurate detection and reconstruction of passion fruit branches
In traditional fruit production, formidable challenges arise from labor costs and shortages, prompting extensive research into agricultural automation and the use of intelligent robots for tasks like fruit picking and branch pruning......»»
Miniaturized jumping robots could study an asteroid"s gravity
Missions focusing on small bodies in the solar system have been coming thick and fast lately. OSIRIS-Rex, Psyche, and Rosetta are all examples of projects that planned or did rendezvous with a small body in the solar system. But one of their biggest.....»»
Successful test paves the way for magnet production at CERN
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) needs specific types of magnets to tightly control the beams of particles at its collision points. Called final-focusing quadrupoles, these magnets are installed in the LHC's interaction regions around the experiments......»»
After-Christmas sales: Save on laptops, TVs, video games, and more
We have some excellent after-Christmas deals for you to check out, especially if you feel you missed out on deals from the previous year......»»
People exaggerate the consequences of saying no to invites
People are more understanding of the reasons for rejections than most of us think. Enlarge / The invitation might be nice, but you can feel free to say no. (credit: Maryna Terletska) The holidays can be a time of parties.....»»
Robots vs. humans: Which do children trust more when learning new information?
In this digital age, children are exposed to overwhelming amounts of information online, some of it unverified and increasingly generated by non-human sources, such as AI-driven language models. As children grow older, the ability to assess a source'.....»»
"The Creator" review: A stunning reminder we need more original sci-fi
While its themes and story beats don't always land, "The Creator" is a masterful, beautifully realized work of science fiction. Cyberpunk cityscapes. Rolling fields tilled by robots. Towering space stations. These are just a sample of the marve.....»»
How to mod weapons in Fortnite
Modding your weapon can give it a more personal feel in Fortnite, but the process of actually tweaking it is rather difficult to do and discover on your own......»»
Upgrade your iPhone Lock Screen with these fun iPod wallpapers
Want to give your iPhone the look and feel of a classic iPod? We’ve rounded up a variety of iPod wallpapers ranging from free to paid to overhaul your iPhone Lock Screen. Read on for a look at everything from the original iPod, iPod mini, iPod Clas.....»»