Innovation - Page 40

July 16, 2024

Meet the American who invented the TV remote control: self-taught Chicago engineer Eugene Polley

Self-taught Chicago mechanical engineer Eugene Polley invented the first wireless TV remote control in 1955, but his contribution was nearly erased by later innovations.

July 16, 2024

Scientists create creepy lifelike faces with real human skin for robots

Tokyo researchers have developed a method to create living skin for robots by using perforation anchors. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals the exciting possibilities.

July 15, 2024

HumanPlus robot can go from playing piano to ping-pong to boxing

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how Stanford’s HumanPlus robot learns tasks by watching humans.

July 14, 2024

Are you ready to trust your next ride to a robot chauffeur?

Scientists at the University of Tokyo have developed a robot that can drive a regular vehicle. Musashi is a humanoid robot that mimics humans.

July 12, 2024

The future of security just rolled in, and her name is Athena

Security robot Athena from Kody Robots is like a superhero among surveillance robots with brains of the most advanced artificial intelligence.

July 11, 2024

Tech that's turning big rigs, trucks, even tanks into self-driving vehicles

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how Kodiak Robotics’ tech may transform commercial/military transport.

July 10, 2024

The race to float tourists to the edge of space is heating up

EOS-X Space, a Spanish company, is preparing to launch a luxury balloon capsule into near-space in 2025, allowing travelers to float to the stratosphere.

July 8, 2024

This wooden time machine on wheels is turning heads on the streets

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson on an AI-inspired wooden time car: A marvel of skill and tech.

July 4, 2024

How drone light shows have become a Fourth of July tradition

Drones are now competing with traditional fireworks as the go-to option for pyrotechnic shows for events and holidays like the Fourth of July.

July 3, 2024

A designer's wild 'wind turbine wall' idea is actually becoming reality

Airiva from designer Joe Doucet is an eye-catching wall of vertical wind turbines that can create enough energy to put a dent in domestic energy bills.