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iRobot Launches Create 3, with ROS 2 Built In

Cars That Think

For more details on the Create 3, we spoke with Charlotte Redman, iRobot's product manager, and Steven Shamlian, principal electrical engineer. Charlotte Redman: Part of iRobot’s DNA is STEM education. IEEE Spectrum: Why is the Create important to iRobot? I think there are two reasons. The first reason is cost.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win! A new trend is conversion of internal combustion engine vehicles. If you want one now, know that youll spend far more than theyll cost when mass-produced.

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