Sep 8, 2021 | Defense, Drones, Featured
With the use of drones becoming more prevalent, the Navy has found a way to ensure all of its surface ships can repel unmanned aerial vehicles. The Drone Restricted Access Using Known Electromagnetic Warfare system, or DRAKE, built by Northrop Grumman and originally...
Sep 2, 2021 | Business, Electric Vehicles, Featured
Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri had some interesting things to say about electric vehicles and more when I participated in a conversation that will air beginning Sept. 9 on “Autoline This Week” on PBS. Magna’s a mega-supplier to the auto industry, and one of Wall...
Sep 2, 2021 | Autonomous Vehicles, Climate, Drones, Featured
During hurricanes, flash flooding and other disasters, it can be extremely dangerous to send in first responders, even though people may badly need help. Rescuers already use drones in some cases, but most require individual pilots who fly the unmanned aircraft by...
Sep 2, 2021 | Business, Detroit, Featured
General Motors will idle nearly all its assembly plants in North America starting Monday as the COVID-19 pandemic affects production of semiconductor chips overseas. GM said its Arlington Assembly in Texas, where it makes its highly profitable full-size SUVs, will run...
Aug 26, 2021 | Batteries, Detroit, Electric Vehicles, Featured
Ford MotorCo. believes phone apps are one way to expedite the adoption of electric vehicles because they can help consumers locate vehicle chargers critical to keeping battery-electric vehicles rolling. Ford continues to expand the number of stations available...
Aug 26, 2021 | Featured, Robots, Space
NASA is talking about software that it uses in autonomous robots that operate inside ISS. The software is called ISAAC, which stands for Integrated System for Autonomous and Adaptive Caretaking. The software was integrated into Bumble, one of the Astrobee robots...
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