Credit: Pixabay A Unique Discovery in Cygnus Constellation In the constellation Cygnus, about 7,800 light-years from Earth, lies a true cosmic oddity: the V404 Cygni system, home to a black hole known for its intriguing and unpredictable behavior. Recently, this system revealed yet another surprise to scientists—a hidden binary companion, a star in a wide orbit...
Credit: Pixabay To maintain heart health and prevent high blood pressure as you age, it's important not to peak too early in life. Recent research suggests that sustaining regular exercise into middle age is key to long-term protection against hypertension. Social factors can make maintaining physical activity more challenging for some individuals, according to a study...
The Serve delivery robot will pick up the food order at the restaurant, drop it off at a Wing Auroloader collection point, and then Wing's drone will take to the air for the final leg of the delivery to the customerServe Robotics While still not entirely common, rolling robots have been delivering goods to local...
The Palletrone flies at roughly chest height and keeps the upper cargo platform level while a human operator pushes it aroundSeoulTech Whether you're at the mall or moving items around the office, you've probably encountered a cart with a faulty wheel. Help may soon arrive in the form of a flying cart called the Palletrone. The...
The Pit Viper 360Bonce Imaging Bounce Imaging has introduced what it calls the world's first 360° panoramic thermal-imaging throwable camera for military and law enforcement at the National Tactical Officers Association conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Throwable cameras have gained popularity for situations like armed standoffs and hostage crises where it's dangerous to peek around corners....
Carbon fiber structural battery developed at Chalmers University of Technology, SwedenChalmers University of Technology | Henrik Sandsjö Researchers have developed and tested a "structural battery" that integrates energy storage into the chassis of a device or EV, significantly reducing weight. This innovation could enable smartphones as thin as credit cards, cut laptop weight in half,...
Jets for hands plus two more on the jetpack: the iRonCub3 is being designed for fast disaster responseIstituto Italiano di Tecnologia Imagine you're injured on a remote mountain trail and have contacted emergency services. If Italian research is successful, a small humanoid robot with a jetpack might be the first responder to reach you. This project,...
George Cove stands with his third solar array. From "Generating electricity by the sun's rays" Popular Electricity, volume 2, nr. 12, April 1910 "From a New York rooftop in the 1800s to their debut in space. From tales of kidnappings and bribery to a world-altering inkwell mishap… Solar panels stand as one of humanity's greatest inventions,...
Bioservo describes the Carbonhand as "an innovative grip-strengthening glove designed to restore power to those with impaired hand function"Bioservo Individuals weakened by osteoarthritis or myositis may require assistance with daily tasks like watering plants, filling the kettle, or peeling potatoes. The Carbonhand robotic glove is designed to aid with these activities and is now available...
The self-powered aquatic robot skims on the water's surface like a water striderBinghamton University 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...
