Roboticists at West Virginia University are exploring the potential of a “multicellular robot” named Loopy, which could determine its own shape with minimal human intervention. Led by Professor Yu Gu, the research team will test Loopy’s ability to use its interconnected cells to mark the boundary of contaminated areas, like oil spills. Loopy is an example of “swarm robotics,” where simple, decentralized reactions among its … Continue reading WVU sees potential in shape-shifting robot named ‘Loopy’

Ford Motor is delaying the production of its next-generation all-electric pickup truck at a new Tennessee plant and canceling plans for a three-row electric SUV. Instead, the company will focus on developing hybrid models and electric commercial vehicles, including a new electric van in 2026 and two EV pickup trucks in 2027. The pickups will include a full-size truck produced in Tennessee and a midsize … Continue reading Ford delays new EV plant, cancels electric SUV

China’s Unitree Robotics, a newcomer in the general-purpose humanoid robot market, has unveiled a mass production-ready version of its $16,000 G1 model. Initially focused on four-legged robots, Unitree entered the humanoid space with the G1, which has quickly shown impressive capabilities. The G1 features a visor-like face, three-digit hands, and enhanced mobility, including leaping, twisting, and climbing stairs. Standing 1.32 meters tall and weighing 35 … Continue reading $16,000 humanoid robot ready to leap into mass production

NASA’s X-59 QueSST (Quiet Supersonic Technology) aircraft is on the verge of its first flight, promising to revolutionize air travel by breaking the sound barrier without the disruptive sonic boom. Designed in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, the X-59 aims to achieve quieter supersonic flights over land, a significant advancement since the era of the Concorde. The aircraft’s sleek design and innovative technology focus on minimizing … Continue reading NASA’s Revolutionary X-59 Supersonic Jet Inches Closer to Historic First Flight with Final Tests Underway

Hennessey Performance tested its 1,800-horsepower Venom F5 hypercar at the Kennedy Space Center’s Space Shuttle runway, only to have the car flip during a high-speed run, causing minor damage to the 15,000-foot runway. The incident occurred when the car lost downforce at speeds approaching 250 mph. Fortunately, the test driver was unharmed. Hennessey CEO John Hennessey confirmed the crash on Instagram and thanked his engineers … Continue reading $3 Million Hypercar Crashes and Flips, Damages Space Shuttle Runway

Swiss tech firm FinalSpark has launched a program offering scientists cloud access to “biocomputers” made from human brain cells for $500 a month. These biocomputers, composed of brain cell clusters called organoids, aim to provide a highly efficient, low-energy alternative to traditional silicon-based technology for training AI models. According to FinalSpark, using organic material could be up to 100,000 times more efficient. The biocomputers can … Continue reading Swiss tech firm launches AI made of human brain cells rental service

Apple is reportedly developing a tabletop robotic device with an iPad-like display attached to a thin robotic arm, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The arm will allow the display to tilt, rotate 360 degrees, and respond to commands via Siri or Apple Intelligence. The device will offer functionalities like smart home control, home security monitoring, and video conferencing, Nasdaq has reported. Expected to launch by … Continue reading Apple Reportedly Working On Tabletop Robot

Residents of Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward have noticed a new security presence patrolling the streets—a robot named “Spunky.” Spunky, a K-5 robot created by Knightscope, patrols the sidewalks in front of Station 464 & 496 Apartments on Boulevard NE, a busy area that has seen a rise in crime. Weighing over 400 pounds and standing 5’6″, Spunky uses five sensors to navigate, record its surroundings, … Continue reading Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward gets security Robot

Around four months after a hacking group claimed to have stolen sensitive personal data from a major data broker, a member of the group has reportedly released most of it for free on an online marketplace. The breach, which includes Social Security numbers and other sensitive information, poses significant risks for identity theft and fraud, according to Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog director. The group, … Continue reading Hackers may have stolen Social Security numbers of every American

Researchers at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) have, for the first time, directly observed high-energy electron and muon neutrino interactions in the teraelectronvolt (TeV) range using the Forward Search Experiment (FASER). This groundbreaking achievement, described as a major breakthrough in particle physics, marks the first physics result on neutrinos from a particle collider. The FASERν detector, a key component in the experiment, allowed scientists to … Continue reading CERN’s breakthrough experiment captures high-energy neutrinos for first time

The U.S. Army plans to select a few teams by early 2025 to compete in developing its Enduring High Energy Laser (HEL) system for short-range air defense. A winner will be chosen in early fiscal 2026 to build the system, following ongoing evaluations of various laser prototypes, including 10-, 20-, 50-, and 300-kilowatt options. The Army has already deployed 50-kilowatt laser prototypes and is learning … Continue reading Army’s high-energy laser competition to kick off early next year

Robot dogs, like the “BAD One” model, may soon assist Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines by performing dangerous tasks such as spying on Russian trenches and detecting mines. Demonstrated at an undisclosed location, these agile machines use thermal imaging to scout enemy positions, reducing the risks faced by human reconnaissance soldiers. The robots can operate for about two hours, carry up to 7 kilograms … Continue reading Robot dogs to enter active war, help frontline troops in high-risk missions

Estonia’s Milrem Robotics has integrated a Starlink satellite communications system into its popular THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle, enabling remote control from thousands of kilometers away. The 3,500-pound tracked vehicle, used by 17 militaries, including Ukraine, for logistics and casualty evacuations, now benefits from enhanced control beyond line of sight, thanks to the satellite link. This integration also reduces the vehicle’s radio frequency signature, making it … Continue reading Starlink Lets Operators Control Ground Robots at Long Distances

Engineering students at Switzerland’s ETH Zurich are developing cutting-edge robotic fish, like “Eve,” to revolutionize ocean studies. Designed to blend seamlessly into aquatic ecosystems, Eve mimics the movement of real fish, minimizing disruption to marine life. Equipped with a camera, sonar, and a filter for collecting environmental DNA (eDNA), Eve gathers data on underwater species without disturbing them. The students aim to provide scientists with … Continue reading Meet ‘Eve’ the DNA-collecting robot fish

DeepMind, an AI division of Google’s parent company Alphabet, successfully trained a robotic arm to play table tennis, achieving a 13 out of 29 win rate against human opponents of varying skill levels. The robot was trained using a combination of computer simulations and real-world data, allowing it to master techniques like returning serves and hitting topspins. While the robot excelled against beginners and amateurs, … Continue reading Google’s robot beats humans at table tennis

Boston has implemented AI-driven traffic changes at four intersections, aiming to reduce congestion and emissions. The city partnered with Google’s Project Green Light, which uses AI to analyze traffic patterns and suggest signal timing adjustments. Since February, this collaboration has helped optimize hundreds of intersections. Recent changes in the Fenway-Kenmore, Mission Hill, and Jamaica Plain neighborhoods have already cut stop-and-go traffic by over 50% at … Continue reading Boston implements traffic flow changes recommended by artificial intelligence

OpenAI has raised concerns that its new ChatGPT voice mode, which sounds human-like, could lead some users to become emotionally reliant on the technology. The company highlighted the risks associated with its lifelike audio capabilities, including the potential for people to form connections with the AI, reducing their need for human interaction. While this could help lonely individuals, it might also negatively impact healthy relationships. … Continue reading OpenAI warns people might become emotionally reliant on its ChatGPT voice mode

The CrossBot, resembling a small lawnmower with a single black pole and screen, is a prototype robot designed to protect children in crosswalks and address the crossing guard shortage in the Bay Area. Created by Hovannes Kulhandjian, an associate professor at Fresno State, the CrossBot is equipped with 360-degree sensors, including Lidar, radar, and video cameras, and has the ability to speak. When traffic is … Continue reading San Jose researcher designs robot to help children cross streets safely

California-based robotics company Figure has unveiled its second-generation humanoid robot, initially targeted at commercial production lines with future plans for household use as a bipedal butler. Founded in 2022 by entrepreneur Brett Adcock, Figure aims to create a “commercially viable general-purpose humanoid robot.” The company has redesigned both hardware and software, enhancing AI systems, computer vision, battery packs, electronics, sensors, and actuators. The new robot … Continue reading Figure redesigns its humanoid robot from the ground up

Boston Dynamics has introduced a new all-electric version of its humanoid robot, Atlas, following the discontinuation of the previous hydraulic model known for its parkour and backflip abilities. In a video shared on social media, the next-gen Atlas is shown standing up from a lying-down position, a movement impossible for humans, which some viewers found “creepy” and “scary.” The company explained that the humanoid design … Continue reading Boston Dynamics unveils ‘creepy’ robot to replace Atlas

Russia has revealed new details about its ground-based laser weapon system, Peresvet, in the latest issue of “Army Digest.” Designed to protect important areas and assets from enemy reconnaissance satellites, Peresvet uses powerful laser beams to neutralize satellites at altitudes of 200 to 1,100 kilometers. The system offers 360-degree coverage and can engage targets within a 21 to 155-degree elevation angle. Its primary mission is … Continue reading New details emerge on Russia’s secret laser weapon system

Advanced Chinese-made robots with lifelike capabilities are set to enter the global market, prompting some U.S. lawmakers to call for a ban. Various Chinese companies have developed humanoid robots capable of carrying boxes, moving quickly, and mimicking human facial expressions. Unitree Robotics, a leading firm, has created a $90,000 robot that runs up to 11 mph and a $16,000 version that can withstand physical impacts … Continue reading Chinese humanoids raise alarms in Congress: ‘Stealth army on our land’

A network of smugglers is aiding the Chinese military in acquiring powerful Nvidia microchips, bypassing a US national security blockade aimed at limiting China’s AI advancements. The US, in its competition with China to lead the AI industry, plans to extend its export ban on semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Israel, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. This is part of a broader effort to prevent the modernization … Continue reading Nvidia chips used to power advanced AI are finding their way to the Chinese military despite US blockade

Chinese scientists claim that lasers mounted on submarines could destroy satellites, including SpaceX’s Starlink system. American experts doubt the feasibility due to the energy demands of such weapons. However, China and other potential adversaries are exploring ways to counter the satellite-based systems that give the US military an edge. Researchers at the Chinese navy’s Submarine Academy believe submarines are the solution, proposing a design where … Continue reading Chinese scientists claim Star Wars-like laser submarines can blast US satellites 

Robot development is rapidly advancing due to the increasing demand for smart machines in various sectors, including warehouses, homes, and medical surgeries. Companies globally are competing to create robots with human-like qualities. Scientists in China, led by Professor Liu Xiaofeng from Hohai University, have developed humanoid robots capable of realistic facial expressions. They created a new algorithm to address the issue of robots’ lack of … Continue reading Robot with human-like, highly expressive facial features developed in China