unmanned aerial vehicles
04/23/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists develop novel robotic arm that can be used in extreme environments (like outer space)
Borrowing ideas from the Japanese art of origami, a Korean research team devised a folding robotic arm. According to an article on Science Daily, the mechanical limb is capable of self-assembly and possesses high rigidity. The Seoul National University (SNC) design leveraged variable stiffness technology, which uses complex mechatronic actuators to combine the strengths of […]
03/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Boeing is testing prototypes for passenger drone taxis, as flying cars and “urban air mobility” come closer to reality
A century ago, Glenn Curtiss unveiled the Autoplane, a flying car that could barely get off the ground. Now, a Bloomberg article reported that Boeing – the company that ultimately inherited the aircraft manufacturing division of Curtiss’ old company – is testing prototypes of the drone air taxi. “Real prototype vehicles are being built right now. So the technology is […]
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