In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, have successfully flown multiple drones beyond visual line of sight without a visual observer. This major milestone paves the way for the advancement of self-flying capabilities in the field of air taxis. Through years of research and collaboration with the Federal Aviation
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Artists around the world have found themselves under siege by artificial intelligence (AI) that studies their work and replicates their styles without giving them credit or compensation. The unethical nature of this issue has sparked collaborations between these artists and university researchers to find ways to protect their art. One artist, Paloma McClain, felt bothered
As the world transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, such as solar power, a new challenge arises: what do we do with old or worn-out solar panels? With the increasing installation of photovoltaic panels across the United States, particularly in sunny regions like the west and south, there is a growing concern about
The threat of human-caused climate change looms large, prompting the need for revolutionary solutions to protect the environment. However, amidst this crisis, nature continues to inspire technological advancements that offer promising alternatives. Evripidis Gkanias, a researcher from the University of Edinburgh, believes that nature’s solutions, developed over billions of years, hold immense value in educating
The journey towards a low-carbon sustainable energy system is marked by several significant milestones. Beyond the symbolic firsts, such as the first hour without coal, oil, or gas generation, and the eventual retirement of all fossil fuel power plants, there is a particularly meaningful milestone on the horizon. That is the year when renewable energy
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have revolutionized gaming and entertainment, but there is still room for improvement. Current technologies mainly focus on visual and auditory sensations, neglecting the crucial sense of touch. However, researchers at City University of Hong Kong and other Chinese institutes are pioneering new haptic interfaces that can simulate realistic
The engineers of the ICAI Group of the School of Computer Science at the University of Malaga have made a significant leap in the realm of computer vision technology. Their groundbreaking creation is a computer vision system that can accurately estimate the speed of vehicles in real-time. This innovative algorithm is integrated into a single
Working in a greenhouse can be grueling and time-consuming, requiring individuals to endure physically demanding tasks. However, thanks to the ingenuity of the picking robot developed by ETH spin-off Floating Robotics, the burdensome nature of greenhouse work is being alleviated. With ongoing testing at Beerstecher AG in Hinwil, this innovative technology promises to revolutionize the
Utilities in the United States have made a pledge to transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2060. While state mandates have played a role in this transition, it is the utilities themselves that are leading the way. According to Matthew Burgess, a CIRES fellow and assistant professor at CU Boulder, the private sector is moving
The advancements in robotics have paved the way for the introduction of robotics systems in various real-world settings, including industrial and manufacturing facilities. In these settings, robots have the potential to assist human workers by assembling certain parts of products with high precision, thereby improving efficiency. However, the interactions between robots and humans in such