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20 Teams to Compete for $10M Telerobot XPrize

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And after a questionable start , the challenge evolved to (I would argue) better serve its purpose , with a final event coming up in November that will definitely be worth watching. There will also be tasks targeted towards more experiential things, including effectiveness of emotional expression and natural conversational turn-taking.

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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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In the event of a tie on volume, efficiency will be used to determine the grand prize winner. General guidelines include: Power density achieved: the volume of the rectangular enclosure used and thus the resulting power density achieved at a load of 2 kVA should be specified.

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NTSB recommends nationwide ban on personal electronic devices while driving; also calls for modifications to the equipment and the completion of a NHTSA rulemaking on collision warning systems

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At a minimum, these standards should address obstacle detection distance, timing of alerts, and human factors guidelines, such as the mode and type of warning. NTSB also recommended that NHTSA complete rulemaking on adaptive cruise control and collision warning system performance standards for new passenger cars. —NTSB synopsis.

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Study of eco-driving in hybrids finds need for systems that facilitate energy-efficient behaviors

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As an example, some of the results suggested that there might be something like an “energy conversion fallacy”—many drivers were not aware of the considerable losses incurred when converting energy, and often reported over-utilization of electric propulsion and regenerative braking, overvaluing their energy efficiency.

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Should Right-to-Repair Laws Extend to Bionic Body Parts?

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He also thinks that clinicians should have forthright conversations with their patients about bionic body parts. The response also noted that the FDA monitors post-market safety and effectiveness of devices with a mandatory reporting system for device malfunctions and adverse events.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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GM has slashed product-development programs, advertising and spending on auto-show events. The quality of conversations can deteriorate when real identities are not provided. But it will take to the streets of Manhattan on Tuesday to show off a prototype of the vehicle, called PUMA, for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility.

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SAE Hybrid Standards Committee: Works In Progress For 2009

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comprehensive overhaul of a decade-old standard, is designed to “determine the response of batteries to conditions or events which are beyond their normal operating range”, according to Kissel. J2894 (Vehicle On-Board Charging Power Quality) will provide guidelines and standards for the quality of the charging voltage and.

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