In a recent “table-top” exercise, NASA and its peers posed a thought-provoking challenge, which asked: Does Earth have the technology to stop an Earthbound asteroid in its path? The hypothetical scenario stirred up some interesting …
Earth’s Current Anti-Asteroid Technology Falls Short Of NASA’s Hypothetical Collision Continue >>>
In the near future, autonomous trucking technology has the potential to free human drivers from working tedious long-haul miles behind the wheel. Technology companies, like Waymo, Kodiak, Plus, and Embark, are applying their resources to …
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Industry 4.0 is the techie label for what is shaping up to be the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Smart devices, smart machines, robots, the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) create the technological infrastructure …
Large enterprises have embraced cloud computing to store massive amounts of data. This digital strategy, however, revealed the shortcomings of the cloud. Packing information away in remote data centers has made it relatively slow to …
Autonomous mobile robots or AMRs increase production line flexibility by moving materials between robotic work stations. Instead of adjusting and rebuilding whole production lines to accommodate different products or materials, manufacturers need only reprogram AMRs integrated with …
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Messenger RNA, or mRNA, is the central technology behind the rapid creation of the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines. Known as cell-based vaccine technology, mRNA mimics the way cells generate proteins that activate immune responses. …
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General Motors (GM) has announced ambitious plans for a 2019 commercial launch of autonomous taxis, which the company aims to release in multiple cities. Described as a direct challenge to other autonomous vehicle tech ventures, …
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Most robots are comprised of metal and hard plastic, which ensures their stability but it’s not always the most ideal structure for more dynamic strength and safe interaction with humans. A new type of robot …
Artificial Muscles May Create A Softer, Stronger Robot Continue >>>
After two years of research, NASA has gained greater insight into how artificial intelligence measures up against human abilities when it comes to drone operation. With a quadcopter race as the testing ground, a professional …
In A Race Between AI And A Human Pilot, Who Finishes First? Continue >>>
When a houseplant begins to droop or wilt, their need for water is fairly apparent. When dealing with acres and acres of crops, addressing water shortages is a lot harder and the stakes are a …
Thirsty Plant Sensors Could Mean Better Drought-Resistance Continue >>>
