These robot hands form a ruthless blocking machine. They are one of the secret training weapons used by the Japanese national volleyball teams to mimic the defensive formation of opposing teams. Designed by researchers at the University of Tsukuba and the Japanese Volleyball Association, the machines are just as fast …
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How far do you want to go in space? Well, that depends on how fast you go, and as it turns out, there are some pretty serious limits. Mashable is your source for the latest in tech, culture, and entertainment. Subscribe to Mashable: https://bit.ly/2DR64oM Watch more episodes of Technologic: http://bit.ly/2K4jn9N Follow …
Read More »This Carpet Knows What You’re Doing | Mashable
MIT CSAIL are testing an intelligent carpet that accurately estimates three-dimensional human poses using only tactile sensors. The long-term goal is to use this system for health monitoring purposes, like rehabilitation and fall detection. Mashable is your source for the latest in tech, culture, and entertainment. Subscribe to Mashable: https://bit.ly/2DR64oM Watch …
Read More »Can You Teach AI to Ride a Bike? | Mashable
When we talk about autonomous vehicles, we almost always talk about cars. However, a number of ambitious pioneers are trying to teach AI systems the intricately human art of riding a bike. It turns out that mastering that craft can be an important step in achieving artificial general intelligence Mashable …
Read More »A Drone Captures Mesmerizing Footage of Sheep Migrating | Mashable
Photographer Lior Patel uses the power of drones to capture surreal footage of more than a thousand sheep. Mashable is your source for the latest in tech, culture, and entertainment. Subscribe to Mashable: https://bit.ly/2DR64oM Watch more episodes of Technologic: http://bit.ly/2K4jn9N Follow us: Check out https://mashable.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mashable Twitter: https://twitter.com/mashable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashable …
Read More »Convertible Transforms into Flying Car in 2 Minutes | Mashable
Created by Stefan Klein, the AirCar is a convertible flying car that can transform from car to aircraft in just 135 seconds. The vehicle completed the car’s first flight test between two international airports in Slovakia. The flight took just 35 minutes. Mashable is your source for the latest in …
Read More »Humongous Flying Taxi Drone To Debut at 2024 Olympics | Mashable
The VoloCity eVTOL is an 18-rotor passenger drone developed by Volocopter. The two-seater completed its latest test flight in France and is set to be used as an air taxi at the Paris Olympics Games in 2024. Mashable is your source for the latest in tech, culture, and entertainment. Subscribe …
Read More »This is Sudan’s Very First Wind Turbine | Mashable
The 63-meter turbine will provide power to some 14,000 people in a country where access to electricity hovers just above 50% of the population. A UNDP project, funded by the Sudanese government and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the turbine is a first step towards a full-scale commercial wind farm. …
Read More »Tiny Robot Acrobat Uses Tail to Do Backflips | Mashable
Designed by Tencent Robotics, Ollie is a wheel-legged robot that can climb steps, flip, and maneuver difficult terrains. Its multifunctional actuated tail allows it to flip and jump over obstacles, as well as extend itself or turn into a tri-pedalled robot. Mashable is your source for the latest in tech, …
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