Transportation & Automation

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A Shape-Shifting Wheel Engineered for Moon Cave Exploration

Aerospace, Space & Environment, Transportation & Automation /

Hidden below the Moon’s pockmarked exterior are vast lava tubes and deep shafts—natural caverns that could one day protect lunar habitats from cosmic radiation and extreme temperature changes. These underground formations are among the most scientifically important sites in the solar system, yet reaching them remains a major and difficult obstacle. The openings to these […]

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A Roadway that Powers your Electric Car as you Drive

Electrical Vehicles, Transportation & Automation /

For a long time, the biggest barrier to making electric cars mainstream wasn’t the motors—it was charging. Long waits, scarce charging stations, and bulky batteries have consistently posed tough challenges. Now, a daring new approach is emerging, already functioning in real-world settings, suggesting that electrified roads may become the next major breakthrough in sustainable transportation.

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Bat-Inspired Drones Could Aid Rescues in Storms and Darkness

Drones, Transportation & Automation /

Don’t be misled by the fog, eerie lights, or fake bats—Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s robotics lab isn’t throwing a Halloween party. Instead, the lab serves as a testing site for miniature drones designed to carry out search and rescue operations in dark, smoky, or stormy environments. “We know that during earthquakes or tsunamis, power lines often

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Robot Drone ‘Backpack’ Drives, Flies, and Responds To Emergencies

Applied Science, Drones, Robotics /

Introducing X1: The world’s first multi-robot system combining a humanoid robot with a shape-shifting drone that can launch from its back and later transform to drive independently. Global Collaboration Advancing Multimodal Robotics The new multimodal system is the result of a three-year partnership between Caltech’s Center for Autonomous Systems and Technologies (CAST) and the Technology

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Uber Is Making a New Attempt at Drone Delivery

Drones, Tech, Transportation & Automation /

By the end of the year, Uber plans to pilot drone deliveries for Uber Eats in select U.S. markets through a new partnership with Israeli startup Flytrex. As part of the collaboration, Uber will also make a minor investment in Flytrex, though it told Bloomberg News the amount is not significant. Strategic Partnerships Replace In-House

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Researchers Make Micromotors Smaller than a Hair

Motor Vehicles, Transportation & Automation /

Scientists at the University of Gothenburg have developed micrometer-scale gears powered by light, paving the way for the tiniest on-chip motors ever—small enough to fit inside a strand of hair. Gears play a crucial role in everything from watches and cars to robots and wind turbines. For decades, researchers have sought to shrink them further

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China Debuts Dual-Headed Fire Truck Capable of Driving Both Ways

Automotive, Transportation & Automation /

In China, a rare fire truck was spotted with two fronts, allowing it to drive at full speed in either direction without turning. Designed to speed up emergency response, it is especially useful in tunnels and narrow city streets where maneuvering large vehicles is challenging and slow. Two-Cabin Fire Truck Debuts in Nanjing to Speed

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Tesla is Redesigning Door Handles After a Safety Probe, Bloomberg Reports

Automotive, Transportation & Automation /

Tesla is redesigning its door handles to reduce the risk of trapping occupants inside, chief designer Franz von Holzhausen told Bloomberg News on Wednesday. The announcement follows a new U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a probe into the issue just a day earlier, following a Bloomberg investigation a week ago that

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Volvo Debuts ES90 Electric Sedan with SUV-Like Versatility

Automotive, Transportation & Automation /

Volvo introduced its all-electric ES90 sedan in March, sparking speculation that it could be the brand’s flagship EV—and based on what we know, that seems likely. To begin with, the ES90 offers greater range and quicker charging than any previous Volvo EV, while also featuring the brand’s most advanced technology. A Sedan with SUV Versatility

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