The MQ9-Reaper – which uses an internal combustion engine currently – at this altitude pictured here simply illustrates the feat that Dr. Ifana Mahbub is trying to overcome with power-beaming technologyGeneral Atomics DARPA has boosted funding for far-field wireless power transfer, or power-beaming, for in-flight drone charging. This eliminates the need for mission interruptions for...
a) Schematic: Metal foil inserted for internal heating and fast heat transfer to electrodes and electrolyte. Self-heating activated by switching off the connection between activation terminal and negative terminal. b) Evolution of cell voltage and temperature during activation at Vact = 0.4 V (inset) and subsequent 1C discharge at −20 °C. Battery temperature increases from −20 °C to 0 °C...
Elon Musk gave a closing Q&A (albeit a remote one) at the Bosch Connected World conferenceBosch Connected World conference "I've never witnessed a technological advancement as rapid as this." Although the chip shortage might be resolving, Elon Musk warns that the exponential growth of AI and EVs will lead to electricity and transformer shortages next...
The Luvly O should sell for approximately €10,000 (US$10,554)Luvly Electric vehicles offer a more environmentally friendly option for transportation compared to traditional gas-powered cars. However, the production and distribution of electric vehicles still have room for improvement in terms of eco-friendliness. Swedish startup Luvly aims to address this issue with its recyclable and flat-pack urban...
Quantifying electric fields in semiconductor devices: The schematic shows electric field distribution in the channel of a GaN transistor; laser beams highlight the second harmonic generation (SHG) nature of the technique. credit: Yuke Cao Power-saving electronics are becoming increasingly important in the quest for a carbon-neutral world. Advancements in this technology are making it possible...
Boston Dynamics and Toyota are teaming up to endow the Atlas humanoid with a state-of-the-art AI behavior modelling and learning systemBoston Dynamics The Toyota Research Institute has been making significant strides in teaching robots to quickly learn and execute tasks autonomously. Now, it is introducing its Large Behavior Model technology to the remarkable Atlas humanoid...
The adorable Microlino Spiaggina electric micro car has officially launched at the 2024 Paris Motor ShowMicro The first Microlino EV, inspired by the Isetta, premiered at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show and began production six years later. A tourist-oriented concept was introduced in 2022, and this concept is now a reality with its official launch...
The pioneer has a top speed of 200 kmphMatt Ben Stone The Pioneer 25 represents a significant milestone in motorsports, having passed the required FIA crash tests. Designed specifically for Extreme H, the first hydrogen-powered motorsport, the car reaches speeds of up to 200 km/h (124 mph). Over the years, several functional hydrogen rally and race...
The Skip MO/GO pant will make you feel 30 lbs lighter when getting up from a seated positionSkip/Arc'teryx According to Skip, a Google X Labs spinout, a new set of "powered pants" can enhance leg strength by up to 40% or make you feel 30 lb (14 kg) lighter. This "mountain goat" exoskeleton aims to...
The Bugatti TourbillonBugatti Two decades ago, the Veyron was introduced. Twelve years later, the Chiron arrived. Now, Bugatti's latest era begins with the Tourbillon—a luxury hybrid hypercar featuring a 277-mph (446 km/h), 1,800-hp naturally aspirated V16 engine with three electric motors. Priced at US$4 million, this timeless creation is crafted with meticulous precision akin to...
