Facilitating Exceptional Underwater Inspection and Mapping for Maritime Robotics Similar to outer space, the undersea realm is teeming with mysteries, sparking a sense of exploration within us. Both environments captivate us with their unique laws and challenges. Only through the close collaboration of research and hands-on experience can we unveil and comprehend the secrets...
One of the proposed uses for Zeiss Multifunctional Smart Glass technology involves a "holocam" that can be placed at the center of a glass panel, enabling participants in videoconferences to establish eye contact.German optics giant Zeiss is set to showcase its Multifunctional Smart Glass technology at CES next week. This innovative technology has the...
The Skyted mask has been specifically crafted to safeguard the confidentiality of calls, ensuring a secure environment for private conversations. For those engaging in frequent confidential phone conversations, resorting to covering your mouth and speaking softly is a less than optimal method for preserving privacy. This is precisely where the Skyted Silent Mask...
Within a year of development, Figure's 01 achieved the remarkable feat of walking—an accomplishment that Adcock considers to be a record-breaking milestone.Brett Adcock, from Figure, asserted a significant breakthrough in humanoid robotics over the weekend, which he referred to as a "ChatGPT moment." This revelation becomes clearer as we now understand that the robot...
Juno provided detailed pictures of Io in the course of the flyby for NASA.NASA's Juno spacecraft had its closest encounter with Jupiter's moon Io in more than two decades on December 30, 2023. The robotic probe approached within 930 miles (1,500 km) of the volcanic moon, capturing detailed images of its south pole.Initiated on...
Celestial bodies comprising the Winter Circle, visible on January 1, 2024, as observed through Sky Safari.In our notes about the night sky in December, we talked about how the Orion constellation looks like an hourglass and is easy to see. But guess what? It turns out that what we see as Orion is not...
Credit: PixabayIndispensable lithium-powered rechargeable batteries enable extended usage of devices for hours or even days, packing millions of times more computing capability in your pocket than the technology that facilitated the Apollo 11 moon landing in July 1969.These handy technological innovations, initially brought to the commercial market in 1991 by Japanese companies Sony and...
A finding of an extensive reservoir of 'fossil' water in Sicily could contribute to addressing the severe water scarcity issues in Southern Europe and Northern Africa.A recent publication in the journal Communications Earth & Environment unveiled the presence of an immense underground reservoir of freshwater beneath the Iblean Mountains in Sicily. This ancient aquifer,...
The R550X by Rotor Technologies: An autonomous helicopter in full size, accessible to everyone for purchase.Rotor Technologies is currently manufacturing a civilian-oriented, full-sized unmanned helicopter. Modeled after the Robinson R44 Raven II, the R550X boasts a flight duration exceeding three hours, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph (241 km/h), and accommodating a payload...
If the E-AB biosensor enters production, there may be no need for these painful finger-prick tests in the future. Credit UnsplashFor people with diabetes, having to do painful daily finger-prick blood tests is a common and uncomfortable experience. However, scientists created a sample device for home use that checks blood sugar levels using saliva...
