Robotic systems have proven to be highly beneficial in various indoor settings, assisting with manual tasks and providing information to users. However, when it comes to outdoor environments that are unknown and unmapped, the challenges faced by robots increase significantly. Obstacles that can occlude sensors pose a risk of collisions, making it difficult for robots
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In a breakthrough development, a team of Korean researchers at the KAIST School of Electrical Engineering have introduced a new memory device that has the potential to revolutionize the landscape of artificial intelligence hardware. This innovative phase change memory device boasts ultra-low-power consumption and low processing costs, making it a promising candidate to replace existing
Tesla, the leading electric vehicle manufacturer, reported a significant drop in first-quarter auto sales. The company recorded 386,810 global deliveries, marking an 8.5 percent decline compared to the previous period. One of the primary factors behind this decrease is the subdued demand for electric vehicles, especially in markets like China where Tesla faces tough competition
In a groundbreaking development, a team of engineers at The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology’s ICFO–Institut de Ciències Fotòniques has unveiled a nearly transparent camera designed for eye tracking applications. The camera, described in a recent paper published on the arXiv preprint server, promises to overcome the longstanding challenge of obstructing the user’s view
In the pursuit of miniaturized optoelectronic devices, researchers have turned their attention to two-dimensional (2D) superconducting materials. These materials hold promise for creating smaller devices that perform efficiently while consuming less energy. One key requirement for these devices is a higher gate capacitance to store more electrical charge in relation to the voltage applied, without
Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) have gained attention for their ability to modulate electrical current in response to small changes in applied voltage. These transistors, based on organic superconducting materials, have shown promise in the development of brain-inspired and wearable technologies due to their notable advantages, such as promising amplification and sensing capabilities, low driving voltages,
The concept of self-driving vehicles has long been a goal for both robotics research and the automotive industry. While companies have been investing in autonomous vehicles, the deployment of such technology has been limited. Researchers have recently delved into the realm of “automated valet parking” (AVP), which allows a vehicle to navigate from the entrance
Researchers at Tohoku University have made significant progress in the field of battery technology by developing a new cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs). This innovative material, with an enhanced rock-salt structure, shows promise in revolutionizing energy storage solutions by providing increased efficiency, safety, and capacity. The study published in the Journal of Materials
Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, has reported a significant surge in profits for the year 2023. This increase comes at a time when the company has been facing challenges due to US sanctions and accusations of potential espionage. Despite these obstacles, Huawei managed to more than double its profits compared to the previous year, reaching
Sam Bankman-Fried, the once-lauded cryptocurrency prodigy, is facing a potential prison sentence of 40-50 years after being found guilty in a financial fraud case that rocked the industry. US prosecutors are pushing for a lengthy jail term, citing Bankman-Fried’s “unmatched greed and hubris,” as well as the estimated fraud amounting to over $10 billion. This