https://newatlas.com/automotive/daimler-big-rig-safety-systems/ 2026-10-31T21:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/30aac47/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F90%2Fca%2F4a10de294c4e831f7b439e35e245%2Fimg-3428.JPG A moving dummy car crossing an intersection is narrowly missed by a Freightliner Cascadia thanks to emergency braking https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a3723ff/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5472x3648+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fac%2F0b%2Fbda11027421884c8427e0880b48e%2Fhdpg-2-dji-0290.JPG Daimler Trucks North America's proving grounds in Oregon, USA 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avoid colliding with a dummy car https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/cb68ce0/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2302x1536+0+0/resize/1440x961!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F36%2F87%2F691bac7c4fb6b04352d0cafce0b4%2Fcsm-detroit-assurance-aba6-1-1d4d453ff4.jpg Forward and turning radar and cameras create collision avoidance systems in today's Daimler commercial trucks https://newatlas.com/energy/villi-small-intestine-inspired-microbial-fuel-cell/ 2026-10-31T11:03:00-04:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d1e35be/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1200x628+0+0/resize/1200x628!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Ff0%2Fb9%2F0a66e2e849c4bc7dfb9959e08e47%2Fbiobattery-graphic.jpeg An illustration showing how the biobatteries could be installed in wastewater pipes to produce electricity https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c32b14c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/852x887+0+0/resize/852x887!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Ffb%2F1d%2Fec6f662a43debbcfa60b917a27e5%2Fbiobattery-villi.jpeg The researchers manufactured various sizes of villi-inspired biobatteries to see which ones provided optimum electric output https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/908b92e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F4a%2F55%2F11bc87124fbfaa4900f24a55c377%2Fillustration-close-intestinal-villi-intestine-depositphotos-190823698-xl.jpg A rendering of villi in the intestinal walls – the inspiration for the biobattery https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d36f054/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2150x1434+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbf%2Fc1%2Ffa512a4e4702bbafa0fb4aa221b1%2Fvilli-1.jpeg A rendering of a refined version of the villi-inspired biobattery https://newatlas.com/photography/aura6-super-8-video-camera/ 2026-11-01T23:37:41-05:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7ad2dcd/2147483647/strip/false/crop/679x453+0+0/resize/679x453!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Ffd%2F8b%2F9824fca14da495329f7b67120842%2F49e0500f1bc640b78c4506dcb5ee3256-original.jpeg The Aura6 has an optical viewfinder, but no preview screen https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7c654e6/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1080x1017+0+0/resize/1080x1017!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F96%2Fc2%2Fed6222244ac699dcb6709db6d78a%2F785925471-18111243454955569-3938776109949684476-n.jpeg The Aura6 is modeled after Super 8 cameras from the 80s https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/bb83f7a/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1080x1110+0+0/resize/1080x1110!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F48%2F32%2Fd0bd905b4e12b74c2aea56006b3f%2F786742358-18111243463955569-3798518626242823976-n.jpeg Controls are kept to a bare minimum https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/440da92/2147483647/strip/false/crop/680x453+0+0/resize/680x453!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F53%2Fac%2F0613a66c40878a3a02cdcd2d97ab%2Fd4501b3f6d07e0d2c831d736eaf7e847-original.jpeg The ability to record sound is an optional extra https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/4ea882c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3648x2432+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd7%2F75%2F85edf1cd4791b22c9dc3b9817dc2%2Ff6f19979fe79b587b4d45b3dd80c3009-original.jpeg Kickstarter pledges start at $189 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/b375034/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2048x1366+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fa5%2F12%2F185df48248729d6e54d4dff88c99%2Fproduct.jpeg The Aura6 is presently on Kickstarter https://newatlas.com/tiny-houses/a-frame-studio-zook-cabins/ 2026-11-02T07:38:32-05:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d6bd3e9/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2560x1706+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F77%2Fa9%2Ff63b0fdd424a8bc8c5dd1b44a67b%2Fa-frame-studio-tiny-house9.png The A-Frame Studio tiny house combines classic cabin styling with a modern interior layout https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ea99e30/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2560x1706+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F68%2Ff4%2Fa15d207f4d229ed37dc61b35bbe5%2Fa-frame-studio-tiny-house1.png The A-Frame Studio is a park model tiny house with a length of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a width of 13.6 ft (4.2 m) https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/6cdb89d/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2560x1706+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd1%2Fff%2F09a104dc4ea68c731fc8bad19bb2%2Fa-frame-studio-tiny-house2.png The A-Frame Studio is finished in metal, with wooden accenting, and is fronted by generous glazing 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(37 sq m) interior, most of which is arranged around a spacious great room https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e699d26/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1500x1000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F42%2F06%2F75f2a97a4ad489883bc2cdf824e5%2Fa-frame-studio-tiny-house6.png The A-Frame Studio features a freestanding tub, which is a real luxury in a tiny house https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a231911/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1500x1000+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F1b%2F82%2F5a6476fd4ab9ad669528ced5ecdf%2Fa-frame-studio-tiny-house7.png The A-Frame Studio's bathroom includes a walk-in shower, a vanity sink, and a flushing toilet https://newatlas.com/robotics/neodradynamics-neo1-giant-hydraulic-humanoid-robot/ 2026-11-01T14:03:00-05:00 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actuators move 39 of Neo1's 41 joints, including the hands https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/kawasaki-kle650/ 2026-11-01T23:37:49-05:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/7c45a97/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x853+0+0/resize/1280x853!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F32%2F9c%2F39be666c46aeb4d6318569e96b5e%2Fcq5dam-web-1280-1280.png The KLE650 comes as a middleweight tourer https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/82b7c4a/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1280x853+0+0/resize/1280x853!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F2e%2F28%2F0d06369f4c86aeb380957d3afc12%2Fcq5dam-web-1280-1280-3.png The KLE650 comes with the same engine as the Ninja 650 and Versys 650 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https://newatlas.com/vr/scentronic-smells-sent-over-internet/ 2026-11-01T23:36:47-05:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c124e92/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3024x2490+0+0/resize/1440x1186!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F38%2F64%2Fc43b15444f878dcc32aa8bc02704%2Fcup-jpg.jpeg A cup which combines odor and taste generators https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/df16a56/2147483647/strip/false/crop/2094x1396+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F38%2F5f%2F464d375c4423ab34491c1aa7ec6f%2Fdsc03749-jpg.jpeg The necklace version of Scentronic https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/84fd44c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/3840x2560+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F4d%2F1f%2F2c48e0834a7eb2bab73821785fd9%2Felectronic-nose-jpg.jpeg The Scentronic e-nose, which captures the odors to be reproduced https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ba5dd73/2147483647/strip/false/crop/5184x3456+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F2b%2Fd4%2Fd97f394f4495ac5102c7b3255599%2Fwoman-smelling-applying-perfume-depositphotos-445480680-xl.jpg The technology may allow the smell of perfumes (or other products) to replicated and assessed by online customers prior to purchase https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/53642e3/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4032x2688+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F8d%2F94%2F03f04c9542d2a203a649982a203d%2F%25E5%25BE%25AE%25E4%25BF%25A1%25E5%259B%25BE%25E7%2589%2587-20250604113229-jpg.jpeg The wristband version of Scentronic https://newatlas.com/tech-history/chinas-city-of-libraries-brightest-minds-in-tech/ 2026-11-01T12:44:00-05:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/5303b40/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4032x3024+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F44%2F22%2F397532e1443dba3818121058e85e%2Fbook1.jpg This bookstore is famous on social media –&nbsp;but Shenzhen's actual relationship with books is far more fascinating. And influential https://newatlas.com/deals/get-word-excel-powerpoint-and-more-for-life-for-120/ 2026-11-01T19:46:51-05:00 https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/moto-guzzi-trip-500/ 2026-11-02T05:38:29-05:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/432acdb/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1280+0+0/resize/1440x960!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F1d%2Fb8%2F276ec70946aabb766574d0555478%2Fmoto-guzzi-02.jpg The Trip becomes Guzzi's smallest bike in decades https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/3a95bea/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1440+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F5e%2F14%2F9cd5ba4348a7bcc0f02e9b93e116%2Feh-the-trip-d-1920x1440-002.jpg <br/>The Trip will feature single-sided rear suspension https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c9089e7/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1138x640+0+0/resize/1138x640!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fce%2F07%2F130146404362bad0649265026cee%2Feci-the-trip-d-1920x640.jpg The Trip will come with a parallel-twin as opposed to a V-twin you'd usually find on a Guzzi https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/479b9c0/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1440+0+0/resize/1440x1080!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Ffb%2Ffd%2F4c53173a40baaac3af7dd8727876%2Feh-the-trip-d-1920x1440-001.jpg The Trip features a 3.6-inch circular TFT display https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a626831/2147483647/strip/false/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F90%2F59%2Face1e8154691865d14ef25fd2b8f%2Fgallery-mg-the-trip-d-1920x1080-01.jpg The Trip will take on the likes of the baby Bonneville and the new Honda CB500 https://newatlas.com/automotive/review-2026-lexus-rz/ 2026-11-01T23:36:40-05:00 https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/01bec08/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4000x2252+0+0/resize/1440x811!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fd6%2F87%2F2cc237f04ffcbdc3b560e17d22e8%2F2026-lexus-rz-1.jpg A host of changes make the 2026 Lexus RZ a much better prospect than its predecessors https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d8440cc/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4000x2252+0+0/resize/1440x811!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F6e%2F8c%2F49c80e904fc292b88ebcd69ea0b3%2F2026-lexus-rz-10.jpg Some tweaks under the hood of the Lexus RZ improve range, power output, and speed https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/e27e38c/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4000x2252+0+0/resize/1440x811!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Fc3%2F2e%2F866ba9264daca1f71abb76f8e1df%2F2026-lexus-rz-4.jpg Body styling on the 2026 RZ is very Lexus, with a dose of sleekness added https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/62cbf65/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4000x2252+0+0/resize/1440x811!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F02%2F03%2F68f8d90749d9a3c136fece197554%2F2026-lexus-rz-5.jpg The Lexus RZ F SPORT model is new for 2026 and adds quickness at the expense of range https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/55c47ab/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4000x2252+0+0/resize/1440x811!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F1b%2F7e%2F764b9a394600a2f2d793288d7833%2F2026-lexus-rz-6.jpg Three models of the Lexus RZ offer varying degrees of power output, range, and refinement https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/16d3630/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4000x2252+0+0/resize/1440x811!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2Ff8%2Fa9%2Ff8ac3ef0476e8d229720c455f570%2F2026-lexus-rz-7.jpg Cargo space is one of the RZ's low points, having less than most traditional SUVs of the same size https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/2fcec52/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4000x2252+0+0/resize/1440x811!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com%2F4e%2F63%2Fadbc4ac94a56a2dca0944c42255e%2F2026-lexus-rz-9.jpg The interior refinement in the 2026 Lexus RZ is of the new, open design of current-generation Lexus models