Sony Airpeak drone: A small unmanned aerial vehicle that shoots 4K movie videos from above
Drones have always been a high-flying success at the annual CES show.
Jan 12, 2021
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Engineering
Go with the flow: New model helps cities crack bottlenecks, decrease commute times
A world-first 'flow model' devised by Australian researchers could drastically slash public transport commuter times during peak periods on some of the busiest roads in major cities, new research shows.
Mar 17, 2021
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Shared automated vehicles could make cities more livable, equitable
Fully automated vehicles (AVs), or driverless cars, will be commonplace sooner than we may think. Right now, car makers and transportation network companies—also known as ridesharing companies—are steering AV development. ...
Dec 12, 2022
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Walkie, no talkie: Japan city launches pedestrian smartphone ban
A Tokyo suburb on Wednesday imposed Japan's first ban on a habit seen around the world: pedestrians glued to their phone screens while walking, sometimes dangerously oblivious to their surroundings.
Jul 1, 2020
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Mock skyscrapers, simulated rain at Singapore self-driving test centre
The road sweeper and a golf buggy move around the track with ease, jamming their brakes on when a pedestrian steps out and negotiating sharp turns.
Dec 22, 2019
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Automotive
Tesla driver's complaint being looked into by US regulators
U.S. auto safety regulators are looking into a complaint from a Tesla driver that the company's "Full Self-Driving" software caused a crash.
Nov 13, 2021
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Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple gets a million-square-foot facility at AllianceTexas
Real estate developer Hillwood is making a large bet on autonomous trucking taking off.
Jan 26, 2022
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Automotive
Autonomous car tester offers guide for first responders
Google spinoff Waymo is trying to educate emergency responders on how to deal with its autonomous vehicles.
Nov 22, 2019
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Automotive
Bumpy road as ageing Japan bets on self-driving cars
With an ageing population in need of transport, Japan is betting on autonomous cars, but an accident involving a self-driving showcase at the Paralympics illustrates the challenges ahead.
Sep 16, 2021
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Business
Robots ride to rescue as delivery risks rise
What looks like a rolling picnic cooler stops at the crosswalk, waits for a car to pass and then navigates its way at a leisurely pace down the sidewalk in suburban Washington.
Apr 16, 2020
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