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Tiny FlyCroTug drones can open doors and pull objects 40 times their weight
Tiny new drones that can pull objects of up to 40 times their own weight have been developed by scientists working in the U.S. and Switzerland. The drones can perform complex tasks like lassoing a door handle to open it.The post Tiny FlyCroTug drones can open doors and pull objects 40 times their weight appeared first on Digital Trends.
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3D-printed mini-submarine can move in water without a motor
Researchers have created a motorless mini-submarine. The 3D-printed vessel moves using a new propulsion concept designed for swimming robots, enabling it to paddle without requiring engine power.The post 3D-printed mini-submarine can move in water without a motor appeared first on Digital Trends.
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This twisted metal bridge in Amsterdam was 3D printed by welding robots
This twisted metal bridge in Amsterdam looks like something H.R. Giger would’ve created had he pursued a career in civil engineering. Its best bit? It was 3D printed by welding robots.The post This twisted metal bridge in Amsterdam was 3D printed by welding robots appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Year in review: The best crowdfunding projects of 2017
2017 is almost in the history books, and with it another great year for crowdfunding campaigns. What were some of our favorite projects to grace Indiegogo and Kickstarter? We're glad you asked!The post Year in review: The best crowdfunding projects of 2017 appeared first on Digital Trends.
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FCC Chairman Pai appoints a new chief technology officer
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that Eric Burger would be joining the commission as its new chief technology officer. He's
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Researchers create robots that can team up when they touch
To make robots cooperate with each other and work together, you have a couple of options. The first is to
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ASU students live with Echo Dots while learning voice-control tech
Engineering students at Arizona State University can opt into an interesting new program meant to give students access to voice-controlled
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Plastics breakthrough could improve your car’s mileage
A new thermal engineering process could finally make it viable to use plastic product components in things such as vehicles,
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Tinder takes on a new look for itself to help you swipe right more easily
When it comes to the tool you use to find your partner, looks are all important. Tinder understands this and is rolling out a newly designed version of its app, complete with a new engineering backend.The post Tinder takes on a new look for itself to help you swipe right more easily appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Researchers create temperature sensor that runs on almost no power
Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a temperature sensor that runs on tiny amounts of power -- just 113
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How to not suck at darts? Get a motion-tracking dartboard
Former NASA engineer Mark Rober spent three years perfecting a motion-tracking dartboard so every toss is a bullseye. Rober breaks down the steps so any former NASA engineer can build his or her own. The post How to not suck at darts? Get a motion-tracking dartboard appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Hyperloop company begins building its first passenger pod
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies has announced that construction will soon begin on its first passenger capsule. The pod is being built
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We tried McDonald’s super-engineered shake straw
As part of this year's St. Patrick's Day promotions, McDonald's is debuting a highly engineered, hyper-exclusive straw dubbed the "Suction
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FIU students develop solution for protecting smart homes during disasters
By making use of IBM's Watson, a pair of students at FIU developed a system capable of helping smart homes adapt to disasters in real time. If a riot broke out, it would have the ability to lock doors or increase police presence.The post FIU students develop solution for protecting smart homes during disasters appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Robots take over London Science Museum with the largest ever humanoids display
A bizarre array of biblical, zoomorphic, and A.I.-driven robots created in the last 500 years are now on display at the Science Museum in London. The exhibition runs through September 3.The post Robots take over London Science Museum with the largest ever humanoids display appeared first on Digital Trends.
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The guys who made smartphone photography possible just picked up a huge cash prize
Advances in digital imaging technology have come thick and fast in recent years, and the engineers responsible this week collected a major award for their groundbreaking work. The post The guys who made smartphone photography possible just picked up a huge cash prize appeared first on Digital Trends.