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...
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...
Among other things, the new antenna could allow connected vehicles to be significantly more aerodynamic LGIn the current era of internet- and cellular-connected vehicles, the demand for antennas is higher than ever. However, incorporating these devices into the body of vehicles imposes limitations on design possibilities. LG aims to revolutionize this with a transparent antenna...
Hyundai's innovative new wheel/tire system features built-in, push-button snow chainsHyundaiHyundai has revealed an innovative wheel and tire design featuring integrated snow chains that can be deployed or retracted with the simple push of a button. This advancement has the potential to eliminate the cumbersome and chilly task of installing and removing conventional snow chains....
The Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre is inspired by the distinctive chevron patterns of migratory birds, says Zaha Hadid ArchitectsVirgile Simon BertrandZaha Hadid Architects has finished the Zhuhai Jinwan Civic Art Centre, characterized by a visually striking design inspired by the unique chevron patterns of migrating birds. However, the structure is crowned with four...
Azabudai Hills is part of a massive redevelopment effort in central Tokyo that has taken 30 yearsKenji MasunagaHeatherwick Studio has finished the construction of a bold district in downtown Tokyo known as Azabudai Hills. This project, characterized by Heatherwick Studio's inclination for integrating abundant greenery, features a collection of low-rise buildings with intricately curved...
Thor shows the EV tow vehicle and the Airstream x Porsche concept trailer charging simultaneously in a long pull-through charging lane designed for the needs of e-RVing Thor IndustriesGlobal RV manufacturer Thor Industries has been preparing for the electric vehicle era, showcasing concepts like the Vision Vehicle fuel cell motorhome and Airstream eStream self-driving electric...
Aitekx reveals the Robotruck 1T at the 2023 LA Auto Show LA Auto ShowAt the 2023 LA Auto Show, an unexpected sight awaited attendees: the Robotruck 1T, an all-new electric pickup resembling the Cybertruck but with an even more peculiar design.Produced by Silicon Valley automotive startup Aitekx, the truck's appearance might be challenging on...
Hiroshima University engineers pioneer 3D printing for robust steel-aluminum bonds: up to 17,404.5 psi resilience. Credits: Motomichi Yamamoto/Hiroshima University.Steel and aluminum are crucial players in bolstering economic growth. However, their fusion zones have long been brittle. Thanks to a novel 3D printing method, the unexplored territory of combining these metals may now experience a...
https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/800a/2023/mercedes-benz-trucks-e.jpgWhile hydrogen-fueled large trucks were initially envisioned as the future of environmentally friendly road transport, they might soon find themselves confined to niche markets in Europe, overshadowed by electric trucks.In the outskirts of Trondheim, western Norway, food wholesaler Asko has been conducting trials since 2020 with four hydrogen fuel cell trucks provided by Swedish...
