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While there are many uses for soft-bodied robots, the things are still only built in small batches. Scientists are out to change that, with a mass-production-capable soft bot that is 3D-printed in a single piece which walks off of the print bed.
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Looking forward to a future where laser beams replace power lines, DAPRA's Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program has set new records for transmitting more power wirelessly over longer distances.
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A new tower is set to make a major impact on the skyline in Toronto, Canada. One Bloor West is nearing completion and has officially surpassed 984 ft, making it the country's first supertall skyscraper. And it's going to get even taller.
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Autonomous robot surgeon removes organs with 100% success rate
July 10, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonWe're a step closer to entering an operating theater without any human life besides ours, following the world's first surgery performed by a robot responding and learning in real time. Its precision and skill matched that of experienced surgeons. -
Robot coyotes protect US military airfields with adorable cyber-ferocity
July 09, 2025 | David SzondyWhy settle for a robot when you can have a robot coyote? That seems to be the thinking of the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), which is developing a cybernetic prairie predator to keep airfields clear of hazardous wildlife. -
Party-ready projector packs a punch in a pint-sized can
July 09, 2025 | Paul RiddenJMGO has a new family member. The PicoPlay brings the party to any indoor space with Full HD projection combined with a Bluetooth music speaker and ambient light show, in a form factor about the size of a travel mug and light enough for an easy carry. -
World's largest 3D-printed building smashes all previous records
July 09, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThe world's largest 3D-printed construction project is currently underway in Qatar. The effort involves printing a pair of schools, each of which smashes current records for a 3D-printed building. -
HoverAir X1 Promax: like having a pro drone operator in your pocket
July 08, 2025 | Joe SalasTiny, fast, and ridiculously easy to use, the HoverAir X1 Promax is a fully autonomous drone that takes off from your hand, follows you around, and films cinematic footage with no controller required. -
Sloping, soaring and simply sublime: 2025's best buildings
July 08, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThe World Architecture Festival has revealed its shortlist for 2025's best new buildings. Encompassing 460 projects, from the small scale to the supertall, it's a great opportunity to check out amazing architecture from around the globe. -
Twitter co-founder's new messaging app works without the internet
July 08, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalJack Dorsey, famous for co-founding Twitter (now X), is cooking up a different way to connect people. It's a peer-to-peer mesh network-based messaging app that lets you chat with people over Bluetooth, no internet access required. -
Human-made lightning harnessed to produce clean ammonia from air
July 07, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalChemical engineers at the University of Sydney are using human-made lightning to produce ammonia – a key ingredient in fertilizers – from thin air and without the need for high temperatures or pressures. -
China builds world's first massive 500-MW impulse turbines
July 06, 2025 | Joe SalasChina has just unveiled two turbines so massive it's hard to comprehend. With an outer diameter of 20 ft, 5 in (6.2 m), each turbine weighs 80 tons, is constructed from high-strength martensitic steel, and houses 21 water ladles. -
MIT tech could help warehouse bots spot broken goods before shipping
July 04, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalResearchers have developed a way to use high-frequency electromagnetic waves to visualize objects that are hidden from view – such as a tool in a pile of junk or a vase in a cardboard box – with much greater accuracy than before.
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