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Video Friday: Lunar Rover

Cars That Think

Paper ] This historic BLACK HAWK flight marks the first time that a UH-60 has flown autonomously and builds on recent demonstrations at the U.S. Kuka ] Trossen Robotics engineers go over their first impressions of AgileX Robotics ROS UGV Rovers and their development kits. Army’s Project Convergence 2021.

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Protean Electrics retrofitted through-the-road plug-in hybrid van showing significant fuel economy gains

Green Car Congress

The vehicle is being shown for the first time in North America at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar, 1–4 Aug. Protean Electric outfitted the front-wheel-drive Vivaro with a through-the-road hybrid conversion kit of two Protean Electric PD-18 motors attached to the rear axle. in Traverse City, Mich.

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Video Friday: Mini Pupper

Cars That Think

The basic kit is $250, which includes just the custom parts, so you'll need to add your own 3D printed parts, some of the electronics, and the battery. A complete Mini Pupper kit is $500, or get it fully assembled for an extra $60. Mini Pupper is now on Kickstarter! Kodiak ] Thanks Kylee!

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