Agile but safe, now the robot quadrupeds run at full speed
ABS, a new control for quadrupedal robots, ensures agile and collision-free locomotion in crowded environments, both indoors and outdoors
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The challenge of Innovation: why new ideas are scary
From the fears of the first PCs to the doubts about new developments: a journey into the psychology of resistance to new ideas, and how to overcome it.
When the future is full of errors: here are the most wrong predictions ever
The failed predictions that defined an era: From personal space travel to unlimited hydrogen, there's a lot of the future still missing
China opens the world's largest underground laboratory to study dark matter
China opens the largest underground laboratory to study dark matter, more than 2.500 meters below the Jinping Mountains.
Robot guardians of cities: between safety and ethical issues
Knightscope introduces guardian robots: a breakthrough in security and artificial intelligence. It's not the first attempt, and it doesn't allay fears.
Unlimited energy from the soil: the new microbial fuel cells
Northwestern University's microbial fuel cells, capable of extracting energy from the soil, could power sensors and electronic devices.
Not just cars: here is the robobus that becomes a gym and café
PIX Moving reinvents urban transportation with Robobus, an autonomous vehicle that transforms into a gym, library, café and more.
Arabidopsis plants talk to each other: a Japanese studio filmed them
Two substances that induce signals in Arabidopsis plants have been discovered, opening new perspectives on plant communication.
The future of virtual reality in 2024
Technology has made great strides in the last 10 years. The development of AI, the metaverse, 5G, virtual reality, are just some of the latest phenomena that are increasingly influencing our daily habits. The ultimate meaning of all these innovations is to eliminate barriers and distances, to offer an increasingly immersive experience where the virtual world increasingly replaces the real world. And if it is socially questionable whether this is right or wrong, it is... Read more
Wehead, the first AI avatar assistant has a face (and is a little disturbing)
The expensive AI device offers a conversation experience with an ever-present virtual avatar: a mix of irony and advanced technology.
CES2024, LG presents an AI bipedal robot for pets and families
The bipedal robot can move freely around the house, monitor pets and send notifications in case of unusual activity
Goodbye to sommeliers too, the electronic language (also) chooses the wine for us
The electronic tongue developed by the DGIST Institute promises to revolutionize sectors such as food, beverages, cosmetics and medicines
Agricultural revolution: bioelectronic soil makes plants grow faster
The new 'eSoil', Swedish bioelectronic soil made with organic substances and PEDOT polymer, promises a revolution in hydroponic agriculture
Watch out, gyms: AI instructors want to take work away from you too
Advances between wearables and AI will bring us synthetic and personalized instructors. Big Tech is already exploring this technology, which can revolutionize personal well-being tracking
Tesla unveils the new Optimus Gen 2, increasingly humanoid
Tesla reinvents its humanoid robot with Optimus Gen 2: 10 kg lighter, 30% faster, with new hands and feet, and a more human and stylish appearance
From Flame to Magnetic Field: Towards the Future with the Era of Induction
The Evolution of Cooking Technology: From Flames to Induction in the Tech World The history of cooking is a fascinating tale of progress and innovation, which has evolved from simple flames to sophisticated technologies. In this context, induction hobs emerge as a perfect example of how technology can enrich and transform traditional culinary practices. Starting from the origins of fire cooking, the article explores the evolutionary path towards modern cooking technologies. In the past, cooking was… Read more
Afraid of turbulence? Technology arrives that cuts them by 80%
The system, similar to active noise cancellation, predicts upcoming turbulence and counteracts it, increasing in-flight comfort and reducing operating costs.
Technologies at the service of breakfast: 3 innovations not to be missed
In a constantly connected world, even the breakfast ritual evolves thanks to technology. Three innovations emerge, reinventing the way we start the day and transforming the experience, without compromising flavor or convenience.
Solar Mars Bot: photovoltaics puts wheels on and becomes mobile
The concept named among the best Inventions of 2023 by Time Magazine is a sort of self-propelled photovoltaic power supply.
MindPortal: communicate with AI using only your thoughts
MindPortal reveals a non-invasive optical brain-computer interface, for direct communications between human thought and AI like ChatGPT
NTT Data opens a hotel to "spy" on your sleep: innovation or surveillance?
Guests at a hotel developed by NTT Data can be listened to while they sleep in exchange for sleep advice. And privacy? To sleep.
