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Figure Unveils a Redesigned Humanoid Robot with the Sleek New F.02 Model

Robotics, Science /

California-based robotics company Figure has announced its second-generation humanoid robot. Initially targeting commercial production lines, the company promises that a bipedal butler for home use will be available soon. Figure was established in 2022 by entrepreneur Brett Adcock, known for Vettery and Archer Aviation, with the goal of introducing a “commercially viable general-purpose humanoid robot.” […]

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Design Sem Nome 15

Ancient Hydraulic Lift Systems may Have Aided Pyramid Construction

History, Science, Social /

The ingenuity of ancient Egyptian engineers might have been even more advanced than previously thought. A new study proposes that an unexplained ancient structure could have been part of a water purification system, powering a hydraulic lift to raise massive stone blocks for pyramid construction. From our perspective thousands of years later, we have lost

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Design Sem Nome 14

Wall-Building Robot Considered for Constructing Blast Shields on the Moon

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

Living on the Moon means that rockets will be your sole mode of transportation to Earth or Mars. However, each launch will create a storm of debris. Autonomous rovers might one day be responsible for building walls to contain this mess. During the Apollo 12 mission in 1969, astronauts retrieved parts from the Surveyor III

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Design Sem Nome 13

Quantum Nonlocality: A Breakthrough in Quantum Entanglement

Physics, Quantum Physics, Science /

In August 2023, researchers in Hefei, China, achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the realm of quantum physics by demonstrating three-way quantum nonlocality. This experiment, conducted at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), involved the entanglement of three photons and their subsequent separation by hundreds of meters, proving a fundamental principle of quantum

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Design Sem Nome 12

Water-Skimming Ocean-of-Things Bugbots use Bacteria-Powered Fuel Cells

Robotics, Science /

Researchers have created prototype robot bugs equipped with sensors that replicate biological digestive systems to generate energy, use a Janus interface for a continuous nutrient supply, and glide across water like water striders. In 2017, DARPA introduced a program to develop and deploy thousands of floating sensors to collect environmental data, including ocean temperature, sea

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Design Sem Nome 11

Thornless Roses from Genetic Modifications Lead to Better Crops

Biology, Genetics, Science /

Everyone adores roses, but they’d be even more enjoyable without their sharp thorns. Scientists have now developed a way to grow thornless roses, which could simplify crop harvesting. It’s worth noting that some rose varieties are naturally thornless. However, most plants don’t fall into this category. Many crop plants, like blackberries and eggplants, along with

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Design Sem Nome 25

Potential Pathogens That Could Trigger the Next Pandemic

Medicine, Science /

According to a newly updated list from the World Health Organization (WHO) this week, the number of pathogens capable of igniting the next pandemic has expanded to over 30, now including the influenza A virus, dengue virus, and monkeypox virus. Researchers assert that this list of ‘priority pathogens’ will guide organizations in prioritizing efforts for

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Earth-Sized Planet Found in Habitable Zone Nearby

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

In a thrilling advancement for astronomy and the quest for extraterrestrial life, an international team of scientists has revealed the discovery of Gliese 12 b, a temperate, Earth-sized exoplanet located just 40 light-years away, which equates to a relatively close 378 trillion kilometers from Earth. Researchers globally, with significant contributions from McGill University and Western

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Watch: Wheeled Robodog Conquers Walls, Furniture, and Stairs

Robotics, Science /

Around this time last year, the Chinese robotics company Unitree impressed us with the circus tricks and GPT chat capabilities of its $1,600 second-generation robot dog. Now, the company has introduced an all-terrain upgrade. While robot quadrupeds can be fast, agile, useful, and even cute, moving on all fours isn’t always ideal. In some scenarios,

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Robot Dentist Performs First Fully Automated Human Procedure

Healthcare, Medicine, Science /

A historic milestone for the dental profession, an AI-controlled autonomous robot performed an entire procedure on a human patient for the first time, completing it about eight times faster than a human dentist could. It might sound like nightmare fuel, but it’s a remarkable achievement. Developed by Boston-based Perceptive, the system utilizes a handheld 3D

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