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GM Innovation Challenge launched at four major universities; 3-D printing, augmented reality tools for manufacturing

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devices similar to Google Glass) in manufacturing. The participating institutions are Pennsylvania State University; Georgia Institute of Technology; the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

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DOE announces Apps for Vehicles Challenge Winners

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Green Button Gamer , based in Boston, Massachusetts, won the Safety Innovation award and Augusta, Georgia-based Fuel Economy Coach received the Fuel Efficiency Innovation award. DOE awarded New York City-based Dash the Judges’ Prize and MyCarma , headquartered in Troy, Michigan, the Popular Choice prize.

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Video Friday: Ingenuity’s 50th Flight

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JPL ] Georgia Tech researchers have recently created a soft rotary motor using liquid metal, compliant magnetic composites, and silicone polymers. Google AI ] Sanctuary AI is on a mission to create the world’s first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots that will help us work more safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

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Ford installing GE WattStation chargers, charging network at facilities

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Ford and GE are working with researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology to study GE fleet driving and charging habits, with the goal of improving all-electric driving and charging performance. In 2009, there were 3,000 known public charge stations. Today, there are more than 20,000.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Arlington, Texas Environmental Insights Explorer for Buildings, $750,000 Google, Mountian View, Calif. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga. Enabling Cobalt-Free Battery Solution for Behind The Mater Storage, $750,000 SPARKS, Castro Valley, Calif. Volunteer Aerospace, Knoxville, Tenn.

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What Robotics Experts Think of Tesla’s Optimus Robot

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Georgia Chalvatzaki. Roboticist, Google Brain. Many of these folks wrote a lot more than we have room to include, but you can follow the link in a particular expert’s name to see their complete commentary. Click the link under each section to jump back up to the list of experts. Assistant Professor, Technische Universität Darmstadt.

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Car Crash Prevention System Wins Student $10,000 IEEE Scholarship

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Georgia Tech freshman studying computer science, created a rip-current detection system that incorporates machine learning. Google Earth , she was able to gather and annotate more than 1,000 images of beaches in Africa, Australia, and North America. RIP-CURRENT DETECTION SYSTEM. Boglarka Ecsedi, an incoming.

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