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Video Friday: Swarm Control

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In this video, we explore a future concept-of-operations for swarm management and how large groups of robots and drones will be able to interact and work together. Sony is reimagining communication and connection, and developing one-of-a-kind friendships between humans and robots in the process. Meet poiq, your future buddy robot.

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Volkswagen Group ERL working on more intuitive communications between driver, car and environment

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As vehicle connectivity and advanced assistance systems become a ubiquitous part of driving, researchers at Volkswagen Group’s Electronics Research Laboratory ( ERL ) are working to create a “perfect driving experience” by enabling more intuitive forms of communications between the driver, the car and the external environment.

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Video Friday: Ingenuity’s 50th Flight

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This demonstrates how the fully-soft rotary electromagnetic actuator can bridge the gap between the capabilities of traditional hard motors and novel soft actuator concepts. Naver Labs ] This seminar is from Matt Zucker at Swarthmore College, on “Robotics education and research at a liberal arts college.” UPenn ]

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Volvo Car Corp. demonstrates autonomous driving in traffic jams; traffic jam assistance system ready for production in 2014

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Separately, Volvo Car Corporation and the Embassy of Sweden hosted a seminar—“Policy Implications of Autonomous Vehicles”— in Washington DC at which Mertens called for a seamless, federal framework for regulating autonomous vehicles. Autonomous driving has potential for improving road safety, traffic flow and fuel economy.

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Honda signs E-KIZUNA project agreement with City of Saitama for EV, PHEV and electric scooter testing; new household gas cogen unit with more efficient EXlink engine

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Artist’s conception of Honda Smart Home System. In Japanese, kizuna means the ties that connect people to each other.). Tailoring educational initiatives to local needs, including implementing riding safety seminars featuring electric scooters and implementing electric cart seminars for seniors. Click to enlarge.

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Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

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Includes a chronological list of EV trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, and upcoming electric vehicle events. The dynamic concept showcases electric vehicles. 1) E-Mobility World (15th March 2023, Friedrichshafen, Germany) The event will last 3 days. Expo stands for Sustainable Mobility.

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Electroengine and partners convert Volvo C70 to battery electric for technology demonstrator and testbed

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Electroengine, the Swedish company that is working with Saab on the 9-3 ePower battery-electric vehicle ( earlier post ), recently unveiled a Volvo C70 converted with a battery-electric powertrain—the True Electric C70— at the Electric Car Seminar, Helsingborg, Sweden. The True Electric C70. Click to enlarge.

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