The latest from Boston Dynamics is alarming in a wonderfully uncanny new way. I shan't spoil it for you, but I am looking forward to the latex sheathing options.
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1:38 pm Mon
Feb 12, 2018
Robot opens door
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 AR gift set has the right stuff for any NASA fan
So you’ve visited the Kennedy Space Center every year. You’ve watched “The Right Stuff” for the 95th time. There must be something to do while you’re waiting to join Space Force for the next manned mission to Mars or the moon. Here’s a combo that should raise a salute from any fan of space or […]
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Enter to win an iPad Pro or save big on refurbished iPads
Looking for a new tablet? If you haven’t upgraded in a while, it might be time to check out the latest iPad Pro for two very good reasons. First, the 2018 model is a real workhorse. The 12X Bionic chip processor means it can handle any task you set out for it, and still have […]
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These totally wireless earbuds are made from 100% recycled plastic
You want wireless earbuds to make an impact on your mood and workout, not the environment. If that’s the case, we’ve got a new contender for AirPod market share: Brio Phantom X7 True Wireless Earbuds. The features on these tiny, comfortable buds are impressive even without the environmental angle. Their Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity is good […]
