What Tesla Autopilot does, why it's being recalled and how the company plans to fix it
Tesla introduced Autopilot software in October of 2015 with CEO Elon Musk heralding it as a profound experience for people.
Dec 13, 2023
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Is the automotive industry ready to confront its greatest challenge yet?
The first automobile, a marvel of technological innovation, hit the road nearly 150 years ago. Undoubtedly a great achievement—yet one that pales in comparison to the challenges car manufacturers face today.
Oct 3, 2023
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Automotive
Cruise now testing self-driving cars in Atlanta
For the moment, there's still a driver at the wheel, but San Francisco-based Cruise has begun testing its self-driving vehicles in Atlanta.
Aug 10, 2023
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Robotics
Researchers introduce a robotic system to manage weeds and monitor crops
Over the past decade, robotic systems have revolutionized numerous sectors, including the agricultural and farming sector. Many tasks that were traditionally performed manually can now be potentially automated, boosting efficiency ...
Robotics
New bioinspired robot flies, rolls, walks, and more
A newly created real-life Transformer is capable of reconfiguring its body to achieve eight distinct types of motion and can autonomously assess the environment it faces to choose the most effective combination of motions ...
Jun 27, 2023
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Automotive
Who offers hands-free driving systems for 2023?
Fully automated self-driving cars are still a thing of the future. But you can get a taste of what they'll be like if your vehicle has what's commonly described as hands-free driving capability. A vehicle so equipped can ...
May 24, 2023
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Automotive
UK to roll out first driverless bus service
The UK will roll out its first driverless bus network in Scotland next week with drivers on standby behind the steering wheel, ready to take control should an emergency arise.
May 11, 2023
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Hardware
Team designs four-legged robotic system that can walk a balance beam
Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute (RI) have designed a system that makes an off-the-shelf quadruped robot nimble enough to walk a narrow balance beam—a feat that is likely the first of its kind.
Apr 17, 2023
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Engineering
From wheelchairs to shopping trolleys, intelligent wheels and a sensor handle make steering easy
Easily maneuverable wheelchairs, wheeled walkers and hospital beds; shopping trolleys and bicycle trailers that glide nimbly around corners; trolleys and handcarts that help you to pull and push even heavy loads: All this ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Automotive
Review: 2023 Toyota Prius vs. 2023 Kia Niro
The Toyota Prius, which has become synonymous with hybrid cars the past 20 years, is fresh off a full redesign for 2023. The prior generation's oddball styling, quirky interior and feeble powertrain are now in the rearview ...
Mar 15, 2023
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