Forefront of Innovation - Page 3

September 4

Navy solar drone soars nonstop for 3 days

The Navy's solar-powered Skydweller drone flew nonstop for 73 hours in Mississippi, proving renewable energy can power long-endurance military missions.

September 3

AI video tech fast-tracks humanoid robot training

ShengShu's Vidar technology revolutionizes humanoid robot training by using AI-generated synthetic video, reducing required training data from hours to just 20 minutes.

September 2

Will autonomous trucks replace drivers by 2027?

Self-driving trucks from PlusAI could reshape freight transportation by 2027, addressing driver shortages and reducing logistics costs for businesses.

August 23, 2020

Krispy Kreme location in North Carolina to feature 24-hour doughnut vending machine

If you’re toying with the idea of opening an all-night marijuana dispensary in North Carolina, you’d be wise to do it on this block in Charlotte’s South End.

July 2, 2020

High-tech glove can translate sign language with 99 percent accuracy

Bioengineers at UCLA have designed a glove-like device that can translate American Sign Language into English speech in real time with a smartphone app.

July 2, 2020

Artificial intelligence linked to Bin Laden raid is being used to find future threats

After raiding Usama Bin Laden's compound, the government used artificial intelligence to discover future al-Qaida plans.

March 31, 2020

Stratolaunch to launch hypersonic vehicles from world's biggest airplane

Stratolaunch has announced a new use for the world's largest airplane.

February 17, 2020

US military's 'Jetson' laser can ID your unique heartbeat hundreds of feet away

The U.S. military could soon spot you in a crowd — not by your face or your gait, but by your unique heartbeat rhythm. The Pentagon recently developed and tested a laser that can scan and distinguish the pitter-patter of your heart from up to 650 feet (200 meters) away. 

January 7, 2020

Ivanka Trump’s planned CES keynote sparks backlash in tech community

Ivanka Trump’s forthcoming keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show has sparked a backlash from critics who argue that the White House senior adviser is unqualified to address the massive tech show, which kicks off in Las Vegas Tuesday.

November 25, 2019

10 things you don’t need around the house anymore because of tech

If you compare the inside of a modern home to one from about 25 years ago, you’re going to notice some stark differences — not just the phone book on the kitchen counter. Rapid advancements in tech over the past two decades have had an impact on everything from the way we communicate to the conveniences of home life.