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Video Friday: The Coolest Robots

Cars That Think

In future research, the team wants to explore how to program reactions from the swipe or pinching motions used on a touchscreen. [ We’ve just relaunched the IEEE Robots Guide over at RobotsGuide.com, featuring new robots, new interactives, and a complete redesign from the ground up. CMU ] DEEP Robotics Co.

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Cupcake A.T.M.s and Fire Pits: What You Love at the Airport

Baua Electric

At Detroit Metropolitan Airport, professional musicians perform at two baby grand pianos in the McNamara Terminal gate area ( located after security near Gates A40 and A72). At various airports in Texas (Austin, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth), there are cupcake vending machines offering a bevy of flavors from popular brand Sprinkles.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

Green Car Congress

A future HSR/IPR (high-speed rail/intercity passenger rail) network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance rail’s advantages. South Central Corridor (Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Little Rock). Energy efficiency of passenger transportation modes. Source: DOT. Click to enlarge.

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