New Disinfecting Autonomous Mobile Robot Prototype
A mobile robot company announced that it has completed building Wanda, a light-duty Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) that uses UVC lights to disinfect everything from plants and warehouses to hotels, office buildings and airplanes. RGGI is now in the testing phase where...United to Use Antimicrobial Spraying Robots
United Airlines is turning to a 100-pound robot in its latest effort to reassure customers that flying during the COVID-19 pandemic is safe. United intends to use the robot, MicroSonic Solution’s NovaRover, during some of its aircraft’s “deepest...Europe Leads in Mobility Readiness
Deloitte City Mobility Index (DCMI) 2020 looked into the quality of urban mobility in 36 cities across the globe. European cities have dominated, with Stockholm, Amsterdam, London and Barcelona leading the pack. Only two cities from North America – Vancouver (6) and...White House Publishes Cyber-security Space Guidelines
The new rules, detailed in Space Policy Directive-5 (SPD-5), are meant to establish a cybersecurity baseline for all space-bound craft, systems, networks, and communications channels built and operated by US government agencies and commercial space entities....AI Accelerates Transition to Remote Work
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses of all shapes and sizes have had to quickly adapt to remote work. Many experts predict that this year’s rapid transition to remote work constitutes a point of no return. In many ways, the growth of remote work...Artificial Skin Lets Robots React to Pain
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a new electronic artificial skin that can react to pain just like real skin. The artificial skin opens the door for improved prosthetics, smarter robotics, and non-invasive alternatives to skin grafts. Researchers say that...GM to Make EV, Supply Batteries for Nikola
General Motors announced its second major electric vehicle partnership in less than a week on Tuesday, this time a $2 billion deal with startup Nikola. GM will take an 11% ownership stake in the Phoenix company and will engineer and build Nikola’s Badger hydrogen fuel...NTSA Online Map Tracks AV Tests
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday launched its autonomous vehicle online tracking tool, a map that shows some of the places where the vehicles are being tested on public roads. The map is a pilot program that now shows testing in 17...EVs Cut Cord with Wireless Charging
General Motors will be the among the first automakers to employ a wireless battery management system, or wBMS, in its production electric vehicles. This wireless system was developed with Analog Devices, Inc., and will allow GM to power many different types of...
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