Though available to consumers, robotic dogs are mainly intended for industrial, research, or security roles. Unitree’s newest rugged quadruped is built for performance—strong, durable, swift, and agile—ready to take on demanding tasks. As is now standard with new quadruped models, Unitree has shared video footage of its A2 “Stellar Explorer” in action. A2 Shows Off […]
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People who grumble about Mondays might have a point — research shows it’s the day with the highest rate of heart attacks. A study by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, based on local health service data, found that heart attack risk rises by 13% on
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A study by researchers in the United Kingdom suggests a link between walking pace and life expectancy, indicating that individuals who walk more quickly tend to live longer. Faster Walking Linked to Longevity Across All Body Types Researchers analyzed data from 474,919 individuals in the UK Biobank, gathered between 2006 and 2016. They found that
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Fossilized dinosaur teeth offer more than just clues about diet and lineage—they also serve as unexpected archives of ancient atmospheric conditions. New research shows that if humans had existed alongside dinosaurs, breathing might have been quite difficult due to significantly elevated levels of carbon dioxide in the air. A Global Effort to Decode Ancient Enamel
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Researchers from Inria, CNRS, the University of Lorraine, and Aix-Marseille University are developing ways to help drones maneuver through ventilation shafts with the finesse of an action hero—minus the bruises. Their goal: teach quadcopters to traverse narrow ducts without crashing into the walls like a pinball. From Hollywood to HVAC Challenges Anyone who’s watched Die
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LimX Dynamics Inc. unveiled its newest generation of humanoid robots last week, introducing the LimX Oli as its flagship model. Building on the dynamic walking technology of the CL-1 humanoid robot released in December 2023, the LimX Oli represents a significant evolution in the company’s robotics lineup. Earlier this year, The Robot Report recognized LimX
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Like many industries outside of manufacturing, construction has been slow to embrace automation. While companies are improving at identifying promising technologies, the adoption of construction robotics remains limited, according to a new report from BuiltWorlds Inc. Robotics Integration Driving Smarter, Tech-Enabled Construction Workflows “Contractors, owners, and tech providers are testing robotics for tasks like layout,
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Expressing anger through venting might feel intuitive, but many believe it works like releasing pressure from a cooker, helping us calm down. However, a 2024 meta-analysis challenges that idea. Researchers from Ohio State University reviewed 154 studies on anger and found little support for the notion that venting is beneficial. In fact, in some cases,
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The bisindole molecule breaks down the biofilm structure created by the bacteria that cause cavities. Scientists anticipate that future toothpastes will already include DIM. In a groundbreaking study, researchers discovered that the molecule 3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM), also known as bisindole, can significantly improve dental health by reducing the biofilms responsible for plaque and cavities by up
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More than 13 million people around the world have been born thanks to in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to the first global estimates of their kind. Since the birth of the first “test tube” baby in 1978, the use of IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) has surged, resulting in millions of births. A
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