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Nov 11, 2016
Watch a robot solve a Rubiks Cube in 0.637 seconds
Humanoid robot goes for a stroll
This is Digit, a new bipedal bot from Agility Robotics, out for a stroll in its hometown of Albany, Oregon. Next year, you’ll be able to order your own Digit, but the price hasn’t been announced yet. From Agility Robotics: Although still in testing, Digit is strong enough to pick up and stack boxes weighing […]
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Swidl: robot picks up gooey spills without losing their shapes
Swidl is a robot that can quickly slide its thin flat tongue underneath gooey spills without disrupting their shapes. I can’t begin to imagine a purpose for it other than forensic-grade vomit archiving (the given example is … meat towels?) but it’s amazing to watch in action. Thluuuuuuuup!
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Brains of people with extra fingers could inspire new robotic control systems
One in 500 people are born with polydactyly, extra fingers or toes. Researchers at University of Freiburg in Germany, Imperial College London and Université de Lausanne / EPFL in Switzerland studied two people with well-formed usable sixth fingers between the thumb and first fingers on both hands to understand how their brains deal with the […]
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This 3D printer for kids can help them invent and build their own toys
With the quick-fix appeal of video games and their own cell phones, it can be tough to keep kids focused on supposedly “educational” toys. And while it may seem counter-intuitive to fight tech with more tech, we’re all in when it comes to the Toybox 3D Printer. We’re not sure if anyone had envisioned a […]
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Save almost 50% off this affordable alternative to Photoshop and Lightroom
Whether you’re an artist, designer or just organizing a photo album, photo editing software is a must. And software designers know it: Platforms like Photoshop and Lightroom have a ton of helpful features, but you’ll pay for them in spades. Luckily, there’s some competition in the photo editing arena. Right now, Skylum’s Luminar software is […]
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10 deals too good to miss out on from TVs to CBD gummies
Who needs a holiday sale? Sometimes there’s no better time than the thick of summer to find deals. We should know – we’ve found ten deep discounts on some must-have items. Whether you’re searching for CBD edibles, exercise gear, chargers or other tech, take a look. But don’t look long – these prices aren’t likely […]
