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Engineers unveil futuristic unmanned aircraft concept that uses both fixed and rotary wing flight

October 2, 2017 Comments Off

Within the next few decades, armed forces could be using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with adaptable aircraft technologies that alternate between fixed-wing flight and rotary-wing flight. Engineers from BAE Systems... Read More

“Superhero” robot wears different outfits for different tasks

www.news.mit.edu September 29, 2017 Comments Off

Shape-shifting device from CSAIL can walk, roll, sail, and glide using recyclable exoskeletons. From butterflies that sprout wings to hermit crabs that switch their shells, many animals must adapt their... Read More

Emotion instead of emission: Audi heading for the motorsport future in electric power

www.audi-mediacenter.com September 28, 2017 Comments Off

Audi presented the Group’s first all-electric race car in Neuburg on Wednesday night. The Audi e-tron FE04 mirrors the company’s transformation from a classic automobile manufacturer to a forward-thinking mobility provider on... Read More

First ever public demonstration of an autonomous urban air taxi in a mega city by volocopter

September 27, 2017 Comments Off

The first-ever public flight of an autonomous urban air taxi. This establishes the feasibility and safety of airborne taxis as a means of public transportation. Following weeks of intense safety... Read More

Developing robots that can walk more naturally

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Walking on two legs isn’t as easy as it seems. For robots and their designers, it is an even bigger challenge! Researchers at EPFL’s Biorobotics Laboratory are testing novel algorithms... Read More

Finnish mobile device for detecting arrhythmia soon available for consumers

September 20, 2017 Comments Off

The VTT spin-off, VitalSignum, is making a small mobile device – which detects arrhythmia by measuring the patient’s ECG – available to consumers. The first production batch is being completed... Read More

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY INNOVATION COULD MEAN FLEXIBLE BATTERIES FOR PACEMAKERS

September 15, 2017 Comments Off

Experts at Queen’s University Belfast have designed a flexible and organic alternative to the rigid batteries that power-up medical implants. Currently, devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators are fitted with... Read More

Intelligent World Drive – five continents in five months: On the road to autonomous driving: Mercedes-Benz on automated worldwide test drive

https://media.daimler.com September 14, 2017 Comments Off

With the “Intelligent World Drive”, Mercedes-Benz is testing automated driving functions on all five continents using a vehicle based on the S’Class. At the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt,... Read More

Audi Aicon concept car – autonomous on course for the future

www.audi-mediacenter.com September 14, 2017 Comments Off

With the four-door design vision Audi Aicon, the brand with the four rings is presenting a autonomous Audi of the future – with no steering wheel or pedals. As a... Read More

BAE Systems engineers have developed novel technology to protect pilots from laser attacks

https://www.baesystems.com September 14, 2017 Comments Off

BAE Systems engineers have developed a low cost, lightweight, flexible system that can block dangerous laser light, protecting pilots and flight crew from hostile attacks. Using a novel approach, the technique is... Read More

Engineers unveil futuristic unmanned aircraft concept that uses both fixed and rotary wing flight

“Superhero” robot wears different outfits for different tasks

Emotion instead of emission: Audi heading for the motorsport future in electric power

First ever public demonstration of an autonomous urban air taxi in a mega city by volocopter

Developing robots that can walk more naturally

Finnish mobile device for detecting arrhythmia soon available for consumers

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY INNOVATION COULD MEAN FLEXIBLE BATTERIES FOR PACEMAKERS

Intelligent World Drive – five continents in five months: On the road to autonomous driving: Mercedes-Benz on automated worldwide test drive

Audi Aicon concept car – autonomous on course for the future

BAE Systems engineers have developed novel technology to protect pilots from laser attacks

Flying electric vessel maker Candela raises €30M amid soaring oil prices

Sports-Tech Startup Marquee Raises $1.2 Million to Help Clubs Avoid Billions Lost on Failed Player Transfers

Mouser Electronics Announces Partnership with DS PENSKE for Formula E Season 10, Kicking off in Mexico City

BMW announces new long-term partnership with the Städel Museum. Artist Marc Brandenburg has created an exclusive design for a BMW iX1.

BMW Exploro bikes: new special edition combines innovative technology with progressive design.

Artificial intelligence and big data can help preserve wildlife

Sweat-proof “smart skin” takes reliable vitals, even during workouts and spicy meals

Flying electric vessel maker Candela raises €30M amid soaring oil prices

Sports-Tech Startup Marquee Raises $1.2 Million to Help Clubs Avoid Billions Lost on Failed Player Transfers

Mouser Electronics Announces Partnership with DS PENSKE for Formula E Season 10, Kicking off in Mexico City

BMW announces new long-term partnership with the Städel Museum. Artist Marc Brandenburg has created an exclusive design for a BMW iX1.

BMW Exploro bikes: new special edition combines innovative technology with progressive design.

Bites Raises $40M Series A to Turn Frontline Training into a Business Performance Engine

Microsemi Introduces XMC Form Factor SATA SSD for Industrial and Defense Applications

Mouser Electronics’ Robotics Innovation Video Wins Telly Award

Mouser-Sponsored Rebellion Racing Team Looks to Collect a Win at Famed Nürburgring

New Honeywell proximity sensors are rugged and reliable in extreme environments – now from TTI, Inc.