Category: Engineering

ENVO Drive Systems has announced the development of its Electric Mobility (E-Mobility) concept, the Utility Personal Transporter (UPT), in a press release.  This four-wheeled, all-wheel-drive platform is set to redefine the landscape of electric vehicles, offering a versatile solution for various applications, from home improvement tasks to emergency rescue operations. The UPT's adaptability extends even…

Norse Atlantic Airways is teaming up with Avinxt to use their giant robot fueled by green tech and artificial intelligence to perform functions like de-icing, washing, and even giving the engines a good scrub. The bonus? Regular exterior washing doesn’t just keep the planes looking sharp but cuts down on air resistance, saving up to…

In a stark warning, a space law expert has cautioned that commercial satellites, such as Elon Musk’s Starlink, might become a potential military target, especially after Musk made the satellite constellation available to the Ukraine military to communicate and coordinate in the ongoing war against Russia last year. Major Jeremy Grunert, an officer in the…

Researchers have discovered up to 10 previously unknown species of now-extinct trilobites in Thailand’s least explored region.  Fossils hidden for 490 million years were uncovered by researchers from the University of California along the coast of Ko Tarutao island. This discovery has the potential to bridge gaps in our knowledge of animal life during the…

Nov 27, 2023 (Nanowerk News) To teach an AI agent a new task, like how to open a kitchen cabinet, researchers often use reinforcement learning — a trial-and-error process where the agent is rewarded for taking actions that get it closer to the goal. In many instances, a human expert must carefully design a reward…

In a strategic intersection of manufacturing, wind energy, and sustainability, Canvus, an Ohio startup, has taken a step forward in tackling the ongoing issue of recycling retired wind turbine blades. This initiative seeks to change the fate of these colossal structures by giving them a second life as functional and aesthetically pleasing products, marking a…

A spokesperson for the United States Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that the first candidates for the US’ planned drone “Replicator” program will be selected in mid-December. The program was first announced in August of this year, and this is the first sign of progress in its objective to make large amounts of cheap,…

Motorcycle designs often marry innovation with functionality, even at the cost of conventional design, as they should. But when it comes to concepts, nothing is stopping outrageous designs. Gurmukh Bhasin has introduced a game-changer that turns heads and sparks conversations. The CR-Dos – Ghost, a concept electric motorcycle, has taken the spotlight with its unique…

Aging is an inevitable process marked by the gradual decline in cell, tissue, and organ functions. It has long been associated with a spectrum of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, neurodegeneration, and cancer.  As scientists and medical professionals tirelessly pursue the ambitious goal of slowing down aging, cellular deterioration takes center stage as…