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This unique foot is motor-free, flexible, and designed for all-weather use.

Flexible artificial foot mimics human movement, can help people with limb loss

Wear it as a harness: fasten the thigh braces and buckle up the fanny pack-like device around your waist and you can be in command of a mobility wearable robot that can assist you walk with better efficiency or provide resistance to your legs so you can add strength to your lower body.

Developed by former Samsung engineers, this walking assist wearable robot also lets you tone your legs

Design includes an unlatching mechanism, foldable wings with hooks, and a reinforced tail for stability and rest.

Swiss researchers develop perching drones with a hugging-wing design

Fortune

CEO Peggy Johnson said the robot can lift up to 50 pounds and is ideally suited for the kind of repetitive, backbreaking work that leads to injuries when done by humans.

Agility Robotics’ humanoid Digit robot is working hard at its first real job—at a Spanx factory

Roughly 22 billion pairs of shoes are manufactured globally each year. The production process of all these shoes – and lot many made in the unorganized sector – emits crazy amounts of carbon dioxide, enough to contribute about 1.5 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Even though sustainable materials have become a significant part of the production process, carbon emissions have not decreased in tune; this means the industry still awaits a revolutionary idea that can help.

‘Living’ Shoe thrives and feeds like plants, could help footwear industry minimize environmental impact

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A group of Chinese researchers has created a robot with a brain made of human stem cells. The technology is technically a “brain-on-a-chip,” and the researchers have been working to train the robot to perform various tasks. The stem cell brain that powers the robot is attached to a neural interface chip, which powers the entire thing.
Tianjin University, one of the two institutes behind the new research, considers the design the world’s first open-source brain-on-chip system and says that it could lead to the development of more brain-like computing. The key to the entire design is an in-vitro cultured brain...

Terrifying new robot has a brain made from human stem cells

Designed by the French company Exod, the Air Station POD-01 is designed to be a portable and inflatable housing solution. The home is inspired by the technology used for the powerful kite-surfing wings. The capsule can be inflated within five minutes, and it can accommodate up to four people. Tents are pretty quick to set up now, but they almost always include poles and elastic, and having to deal with the two. Exod is offering an easier solution that utilizes air to support the structures.

The Air Station POD-01 Inflates In 5 Minutes & Accommodates 4 People For Camping Adventures

The robot broke the previous record of 0.38 seconds that was set in 2018. There is a new Guinness World Record holder for the fastest Rubik’s Cube time, and it’s a robot. But don’t worry, the Japanese robot didn’t steal the world record from a human. There is a separate section of records for robots.

An AI-Powered Robot Just Solved a Rubik’s Cube in Record Time

Asahi Kasei's experts have announced a battery innovation that promises improved power output and service time, which are welcome words to any potential electric vehicle owner. The breakthrough is a "high-ionic" electrolyte for lithium-ion power packs, according to a press release from the Japan-based team. Electrolyte is the substance that...

Japanese tech company announces discovery that could change the future of EVs: 'This proof of concept is a technological breakthrough'

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The first human has received a Neuralink brain chip implant, according to co-founder Elon Musk. The neurotechnology company has started its first human trial since receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2023. The trial’s focus is on an implant that could potentially allow people with severe...

The first Neuralink brain implant signals a new phase for human-computer interaction

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Sure, sure, sure, some of you either own or have ridden in autonomous driverless cars, but do you have a robot chauffeur who can drive you around in your car? Didn’t think so. That’s exactly what scientist Kento Kawaharazuka of the University of Tokyo and his colleagues are trying to achieve with their musculoskeletal humanoid […]
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Humanoid Robots Are Now Capable Of Driving Cars All By Themselves

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

The Ampace Andes 1500 Portable Power Station is designed to be charged by AC, car power, or solar charging. It offers powerful battery protection that will operate your gadgets and even some appliances when there's no electricity available. It's a solid, durable piece of equipment. I live in the Deep...

Hands-On With the New Ampace Andes 1500 Portable Power Station

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The architectural studio Arch&Type has recently unveiled Blue Table Chocolates, a new retail chocolate store located in Buffalo, New York. The store features a stunning interior design that is sure to attract consumers and enhance sales. As a designer, I can attest to the importance of a well-designed retail space in drawing customers and increasing engagement with the products.

Arch & Type’s Artistic Chocolate Store Ceiling in Buffalo, NY Captivates and Shapes Consumer Behavior

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The Animal Rescue of New England recently introduced Cagney and Lacey, two adorable German Shepherd puppies, who are now ready to find their forever home. These lively girls were saved from a shelter on the day they were due to be euthanized due to overcrowding. At approximately five months old, both puppies are brimming with energy and love.

Puppies Saved On The Day They Were To Be Euthanized Now Looking For Love

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Anika Jindal

Affluent people can splurge their money on the most luxurious possessions and lifestyles. However, most rich people are wise with money, refrain from making unnecessary purchases, and instead put their money to profitable use. Check out the list of 12 such things.

12 Things People Who Are Good With Money Will Never Spend On

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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Revolutionary Prosthetic Foot achieves human-level flexibility and grip without motors or electronics

Imagine the constant challenge of navigating everyday life without the natural flexibility of your feet. This is the reality for many amputees who rely on prosthetic...

Revolutionary Prosthetic Foot achieves human-level flexibility and grip without motors or electronics

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