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Video Friday: Tap Finger, Move Mountain

Cars That Think

We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Gravis Robotics ] Universal Robots introduced the UR30 at IREX, which can lift 30kg- not the 63.5kg that it says on the tire, that’s the weight of the UR30 itself. Available for preorder now.

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Brunel to use Camcon Single Cylinder IVT in researching future powertrain concepts

Green Car Congress

Brunel University London is the first to begin researching future powertrain concepts using Camcon Automotive ’s new Single Cylinder Intelligent Valve Technology (SCI). Both conventional and unconventional event profiles can be achieved. iVT has been designed for ease of manufacture and affordability.

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Rivian seemingly plans to reveal R2 on Mar 7 at flagship Laguna Beach store

Baua Electric

Rivian has filed plans for a “global product launch” on March 7th at its new flagship store in Laguna Beach, and documents reveal that the launch is of its much-anticipated smaller, more affordable R2 platform. It’s no secret that Rivian has been working on a smaller and more affordable version of its R1T and R1S vehicles.

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SpaceX’s Elon Musk wins IAF World Space Award at 74th Int’l Astronautical Congress

Teslarati

Photos of the event that were shared online revealed that Musk was not able to personally receive his award. SpaceX’s innovations have also paved the way towards a more affordable space industry. “Mr. The award was given during the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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This Engineer Is Helping to Make India a Global Semiconductor Hub

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That memorable event occurred in May, when Sharma and a delegation from his employer, Renesas Electronics , met with Narendra Modi to discuss how the semiconductor company could support the prime minister’s India Semiconductor Mission and Digital India initiative. He learned how to set up antennas and radios to track celestial events.

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Solutions for Providing Internet Access to Rural Areas

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Many people with affordable access have been able to work from home, learn remotely, and shop online, but that certainly hasn’t been the case for everyone. The problem is compounded by the lack of access to reliable and affordable electricity. Many African countries have less than a 20 percent broadband penetration rate.

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Advanced ADEPT 48V affordable mild hybrid on path to meet future ultra-low vehicle emissions

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The ADEPT project is led by Ricardo in a research partnership including the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC); Controlled Power Technologies (CPT); Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies UK Ltd; Ford Motor Company and the University of Nottingham. The final results will be presented at the UK’s LCV2016 event on 14-15 September.

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