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The Robots Can Be Made to Look Like Anyone – and They’ll Pay You £150,000 for Your Identity

Jan 20, 2022 | Robots

A tech company in Russia has launched the mass production of human-like robots that can be made to order with any appearance. The robots can copy human expressions with the ability to move their eyes, eyebrows, mouths and other muscles. They can also answer questions,...

Airstream Remote-controlled Glamper Trailer Self-Drives to the Future

Jan 20, 2022 | Autonomous Vehicles

Self-propelled trailer technology looked quite cool and cutting-edge on the curvy Dethleffs Coco, and it looks even cooler below a classic Silver Bullet silhouette. The Vision Vehicle isn’t the only fun electric toy Thor Industries has brought out at the Florida...

Mercedes-Benz Acquires Stake in Lidar Maker Luminar, Will Use Its Sensors for Future AVs

Jan 20, 2022 | Autonomous Vehicles, Business, Technology

The German automaker is also taking an equity stake in the Orlando, Florida-based company, acquiring a total of 1.5 million shares. Based on Luminar’s share price of $13.45 at market close January 19th, Mercedes-Benz is purchasing approximately $20.2 million worth of...

Battery Breakthrough Quintuples EV Range

Jan 13, 2022 | Batteries, Electric Vehicles, Featured

Scientists have developed a biologically-inspired membrane that could quintuple the charge capacity of electric car batteries, thereby massively increasing their range. A team from the University of Michigan used recycled Kevlar – the same material found in...

Keysight to Start 6G Tests in California, Washington

Jan 13, 2022 | 6G

Network-testing company Keysight Technologies plans to begin testing communications in the terahertz spectrum bands. Such bands are viewed as a possible location for early 6G communications. “Keysight will design, develop, test and demonstrate 6G electronic test...