Rise Robotics is setting its sights on getting its name in the Guinness Book of World Records for the world's strongest non-hydraulic robotic arm – a record that has remained uncontested for nearly a decade after the Fanuc M-2000iA/2300 bench-pressed 5,070 lb (2,300 kg). How? With good old-fashioned belts and pulleys.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Robotics, Robotic constructi
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Decade-old Guinness World Record for strongest robotic arm in peril
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made using two ionic monomers, bacteria can break down the invention, making the new plastic fully ocean-degradable.
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Rhode Island-based startup Regent Craft has successfully completed the first test of its full-size electric seaglider with passengers on board, validating the company's idea for a new kind of ocean-faring vessel.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft, TransportTags: Electric Aircraft, Hydrofoil, Ground Effect Vehicle, Efficiency
All those sea sponges that live in deep oceans have a secret: their light lattice-like forms are astonishingly stiff and strong. Inspired by these fascinating creatures, researchers at Australia's RMIT University have developed a new structure to make significantly stronger materials for more durable buildings.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Construction, Biomimicry, RMIT Univer
Assistive robotic grasping device gives a hand to users' hands
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When someone has been rendered tetraplegic by a spinal cord injury, they may still retain partial use of their wrists. An experimental device has been designed to help such folks lift cumbersome objects, by adding a robotic hand to the back of their dominant hand.Continue ReadingCategory: Good Thinking, LifestyleTags: UC Berkeley, Robotic, Hand, Assistive Technologies, Disability
Video: Multi-fuel military drone can spy, jam, and strike from the sea
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AeroVironment has just revealed its latest heavy-duty medium uncrewed aircraft system known as the Jump 20-X. With an impressive range of capabilities, the drone could easily become a cornerstone of sea-based combat and surveillance.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTags: drones, Combat, Naval Warfare, VTOL, UAV, AeroVironment
Massive 5,000-hp hybrid airship aims to interconnect remote earth
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Imagine a massive high-tech helium balloon that stretches well over an NFL football field in length, has more cargo capacity than an Airbus Beluga XL, and produces multi megawatts of power for nearly three dozen propellers. That's definitely a flying whale. And it's actually years in the making, as French startup Flying Whales has been fleshing out the concept for over a decade. Hopes are that th
Modern timber hits US retail in a big way with first wooden Apple Store
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With projects like Portland's airport extension and the world's tallest wooden tower, modern timber architecture is poised to revolutionize sustainable construction in the United States. Apple has embraced this wooden boom with its new store, which was predominantly built using timber.Continue ReadingCategory: Architecture, LifestyleTags: Building and Construction, Apple, Retail, sustainable desi
(SOLD!) Motorcycling’s M.C.Escher hits the auction block
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He's an eccentric motorcycle and engine building genius who regularly creates mind-bending engineering alchemy and has millions of fans... So why is his extraordinary work so badly undervalued at auction? Someone's getting a bargain today.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Motorcycle, Engineering, Engine Technologies, Custom Bikes, Mechanical engineering, Two-stroke, Kawasaki,
Sony Winter Rebate - Ends February 3rd
Sony has just announced an instant rebate program for dozens of products. This sale includes the lowest price ever for the Sony A1, with a $500 price break.
There are dozens of Sony products on sale, with rebates dfrom $100 to $500.
The rebates and links to the products on B&H and Amazon are below.
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