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Rapid, Accurate Radioactive Material Localization With Drones and Robots

Drones, Robotics, Tech /

Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive substances (commonly referred to as CBRNE) can endanger both the public and emergency responders. In 2023, a tiny cesium capsule fell from a truck in Australia, sparking a major search. The growing number of hybrid attacks and other destabilizing activities has further intensified the threat landscape. Two research departments […]

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A 16-year-old Student Designs an Earring that can Photograph Attackers

Applied Science, Computer Science /

A South African student, Bohlale Mphahlele, has created a discreet safety earring that records evidence and alerts others, transforming the fear of walking alone into a practical solution for women. The device looks like an ordinary, understated earring, intentionally designed to avoid drawing attention. Its simple design hides a smart system that lets the wearer

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China is Relying on AI-Powered Robots to Improve Traffic Management

Applied Science, Robotics /

China is rapidly using AI-powered humanoid robots to manage city traffic and assist law enforcement. The Humanoid Robot Managing Urban Traffic A recent example is the R001 Intelligent Police Unit, a humanoid robot integrated with the city’s traffic light network. Wearing a uniform and cap, the robot performs traffic gestures and uses cameras and AI

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A Floating Umbrella Trails the User as they Walk in the Rain

Applied Science, Aviation Science /

Walking in the rain with an umbrella is rarely hands-free. One hand holds the umbrella, the other juggles a bag or phone—and a gust of wind can spoil it all. That’s why a floating, hands-free umbrella is so appealing. That’s the premise behind a flying umbrella created by YouTuber and maker John Xu from the

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Chinese Humanoid Robot First to Connect with an Orbiting Satellite

Applied Science, Robotics /

A China-developed humanoid robot has made history by directly connecting to a low Earth orbit satellite without relying on traditional ground networks. Known as Embodied Tien Kung, it became the first humanoid robot to autonomously carry out this type of satellite communication. The achievement was unveiled by X-Humanoid on Friday (23) at the 3rd Beijing

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Tesla Is Redirecting Its Focus From Classic EVs to Building Robots

Robotics, Tech /

Tesla has concluded its 2025 fiscal year earnings call, revealing that its profits nearly halved compared to the previous year. The company reported a GAAP net income of $3.8 billion, down from $7.1 billion in 2024, marking a 46% decrease. Yikes. From Electric Cars to Full Autonomy with AI and Robotics That’s a tough situation

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Chinese Researchers Developed a Chip in Ultra-thin Fibers for Smart Clothing

Applied Science, Robotics /

Chinese researchers have created a flexible, hair-thin fiber chip that enables smart clothing with interactive displays, according to Xinhua News Agency, a TV BRICS partner. Each centimeter of the fiber holds about 100,000 transistors—comparable to the processing power of a modern computer when extended to one meter. The chip can handle digital and analog signals

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Researchers Packed a Powerful Computer Into One Thread

Applied Science, Robotics /

Imagine a normal-looking shirt that tracks health, environment, temperature, and travel info in real time. That same ultra-thin fiber could also help treat neurological disorders and assist in robotic surgery. These possibilities come from a groundbreaking new “fiber chip.” Fudan University Unveils Ultra-Thin Fiber Chip Researchers at Fudan University in Shanghai have developed complex electronic

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10,000 Brain Scans Explain How Aging Impairs Memory

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

Episodic memory—the ability to remember personal experiences and past events—tends to weaken with age. While this decline is well documented, the underlying mechanisms have long been unclear. A recent study helps shed light on how and why this process occurs. A team at the University of Oslo studied whether age-related memory loss is universal or

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Microsoft Research unveils The Rho-Alpha Model For Robotics

Robotics, Tech /

To operate effectively in dynamic, unstructured settings, robots require AI trained on diverse sensory data. Microsoft Corp. today introduced Rho-alpha (ρα), the first robotics-focused model derived from its Phi family of vision-language models. Rho-Alpha Boosts Robot Autonomy with VLA Capabilities According to Microsoft, vision-language-action (VLA) models allow physical AI systems to sense, reason, and act

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