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December 31, 2024 | Volume 20 Issue 48 |
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| Robots get superhuman vision -- from radio signals Researchers from Penn Engineering have developed PanoRadar, a new tool to give robots superhuman vision by transforming simple radio waves into detailed, 3D views of the environment. PanoRadar can interpret reflective surfaces like glass and see through fog, two obstacles that LiDAR cannot overcome, and accurately detect people.
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| Updated 2025 Ford Bronco includes retro surfer and Baja style From tech upgrades and more standard equipment to cushy comfort improvements, the 2025 Ford Bronco pairs the capability customers crave with updated style, technology, and choices. Special trims include the Baja-inspired Stroppe Special Edition and the Free Wheeling package with a throwback surfer vibe. The new Black Appearance package gives a sinister and stealthy aesthetic for customers who prefer to fly under the radar.
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| Inspiration: One-armin' the '52 Fetzenflieger with Porsche factory racing engine There have been a lot of racing legends throughout the history of motor sport, but none can quite compare to Austrian driver (and mechanical engineer) Otto Mathé, who, despite having only one functional arm, not only drove to victory in each of the 20 races he entered in 1952, but also built his own cars exclusively featuring Porsche engines. In the mid-1950s, he became well known for building, driving, and winning in an unusual vehicle dubbed the "Fetzenflieger."
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| Position sensor real-world applications: Automotive and mobile equipment From firetruck nozzle positioning and race car steering to accelerator control and wheel vector sensing, learn how position sensors from Novotechnik are used in real-world applications. Sensor types include non-contacting rotary sensors, angle sensors, and magnetic encoders. We love when manufacturers provide examples of their products in action.
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| Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Basketball robot makes world-record long shot
Guinness World Records™ has officially recognized Toyota's AI basketball robot called CUE as the record holder for the title of "farthest basketball shot by a humanoid robot." CUE made the incredible swish on only its second attempt this past September from 80.5 ft. Learn about CUE's development and see it sink this impressive basket. The official world record for the farthest human basketball shot is 113.5 ft. We bet CUE will get there.
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