Self-driving cars have a have a crash rate nearly five times that of human-driven vehicles.
3D Printing Reaches New Highs, But Not Without Wobbles
Stratasys touts 2 million Thingiverse users, but MakerBot shrinks, and 3D Systems’ CEO steps down.
Meet Your Drone Registration Task Force
Amazon gets two members on the task force, joining Google, Walmart, DJI, 3D Robotics, GoPro and others.
2 Collisions Avoided Thanks to Tesla Autopilot
An Uber driver in Seattle recorded the moment his Tesla Model S, while in Autopilot mode, slowed down to avoid a head-on collision.
Orthopedics Firm Smith & Nephew Buys Blue Belt for $275M
A U.K. orthopedics company has acquired Blue Belt, whose Navio robotically controlled device is used in the expanding market for joint replacements.
Drone Crash Causes 3-Hour Blackout in Hollywood
The drone was reportedly following a car for a reality show before hitting the powerline.
Tests Show Drone Strikes Could Cause Jet Engine Failure
Researchers are pushing for changes in how commercial aircraft engines are designed to prevent a potential disaster if a drone is sucked into a plane’s engine.
Amazon Warehouse Demand Devours Robots and Workers
Logistics automation isn’t enough to satisfy Amazon’s need for warehouse workers, and other retailers are following suit.
30,000 robots now work at Amazon; competing systems emerging
Amazon announced that at the end of September they had 30,000 Kiva robots at work in 13 fulfillment centers. “Our intent is to use [Kiva robots and the Amazon Robotics subsidiary] more widely, so stay tuned.” UPDATED 11-1-2015: Added Grenzebach's G-Com storage and picking system to the list of vendors offering competing systems to Kiva's. Phil Hardin, Amazon's…
Check Out Kansas State’s Batting Cage for Outdoor Drone Tests
A 300-foot long, 200-foot wide and 50-foot tall netted pavilion allows Kansas State, which is 5 miles from an airport, to safely test drones outside.
This 3D Printed Robot Hand Responds to Human Grips
A soft robotic hand uses integrated air chambers that work like bellows, responding to the pressure applied when held by a human hand.
Watch: Drone Footage Shows Flow of Migrants in Slovenia
Aerial footage shot near the border with Croatia shows hundreds of migrants crossing Slovenian farmland on foot.
New Apple Hire Points to Self-Driving iCar
The latest hire from Apple helped create GPUs that were used to power the cameras and radar being used in self-driving car prototypes.
University Aims to Make Leeds a Self-Repairing City
Robots are spreading beneath streets, reducing traffic disruptions. University researchers are developing drones for inspecting and repairing urban infrastructure, and ULC Robotics’ CISBOT is already crawling through gas pipes in several cities.
Innovation
Innovation as a verb is the action of transforming a process or product from its current state to something new and improved. Processes, methodologies, products can all be the subject of innovation. Anyone living in the industrialized nations is very aware of innovation in everyday life. The electric motor industry constantly, if slowly, innovates to […]
Dyson robotic vacuums go on sale in Japan
After a six-month delay to hone the robot to Japanese homes, and a year after the original launch announcement, the Dyson 360 Eye robotic vacuum cleaner went on sale in stores all over Japan and in Dyson's new flagship retail store in Tokyo. A recent TechNavio analysis of the residential robotic vacuum cleaner market forecasts…
Should Self-Driving Cars Have to Pass Road Tests?
Humans need to pass driving tests, so why shouldn’t self-driving cars?
Watch Cuba’s First Approved Drone Flight
Cuban DIYers who built their own drone were given permission to film hotels and attractions to promote Cuba’s growing tourism industry.
Pepper Humanoid Robot Debuts in France
Seven Pepper robots tested their skills at suggesting food recipes and wine choices to French customers.
Dyson 360 Eye Robot Vacuum on Sale for $1150
The Dyson 360 Eye robotic vacuum has a machine vision system that maps an entire room from a single camera lens and a lightweight digital motor that enhances battery life.
3 Tesla Autopilot Fails
Near-misses serve as a reminder that Autopilot is still in beta-testing mode and that full “hands-off” driving is not advised.
Watch: MARTY the Self-Driving DeLorean Does Perfect Donuts
Built by Stanford, MARTY’s goal is to be able to handle all kinds of extreme situations, even if that means drifting to avoid an obstacle.