Feb 22, 2024 | Healthcare, Space
One slice through rubber bands may pave a new pathway for space surgeons. A robot on the International Space Station (ISS), remote-controlled by a big team on Earth, simulated surgical cuts on Feb. 10 in a historic first for space medicine. Astronauts say this work...
Feb 22, 2024 | Drones, UK
The rules on flying drones in the UK could soon be changed, according to new proposals that could allow the delivery of critical medical supplies. The Civil Aviation Authority’s plans would make it easier for drones to be flown out of sight of their pilots. The...
Feb 22, 2024 | Autonomous Ships, Autonomous Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Featured
Electric vehicles are a common sight on the road and electric watercraft are slated to populate the lakes of tomorrow. With that in mind, Honda Marine used the Miami International Boat Show to share their vision for the future. While Honda isn’t giving up on...
Feb 22, 2024 | Healthcare, Robots
An important new iteration of the robotic seeing eye dog was shown to the world this week, when Glasgow University showed off RoboGuide, an AI-powered quadruped for visually impaired people. The future for robotic canine assistants looks not just...
Feb 22, 2024 | Electric Vehicles, UK
Vauxhall owner Stellantis has announced it is to begin making electric vehicles at its factory in Luton. The plans are expected to secure the long-term future of the plant and 1,500 jobs, following concerns last year about Brexit red tape. The company said it...
Feb 22, 2024 | Electric Vehicles, Featured, Healthcare
If all cars and trucks sold in America were “zero emission” by 2040 and the country’s electric grid was also powered by clean energy, nearly 2.8 million child asthma attacks would be prevented annually, a new report finds. The American Lung...
Feb 15, 2024 | Delivery, Robots
Students can have food delivered by robots under a trial project under way at University of Edinburgh. Known as Pixie, the autonomous vehicles can travel along private roads on campus. Students at the university’s King’s Building are able to order up food...
Feb 15, 2024 | Charging, Electric Vehicles
Right now, Costco is offering discounted EV charging at limited stores across the U.S. Some states where EV chargers have been sighted include California, Colorado, Florida, Utah, Virginia, New Jersey, and Georgia. (Thank you for your service, Reddit and X...
Feb 15, 2024 | Cyber Security, Featured, Smart Cities
For technologists, building smart cities is not an aspirational goal but a matter of necessity. The World Bank estimates that 70% of the world’s population will be living in urban areas by 2050, up from 56% today. This massive population shift will place...
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