Researchers at New Mexico Tech are taking a unique approach to wildlife monitoring by turning dead birds into drones. The project is being led by mechanical engineering professor, Dr Mostafa…
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Russian lawmakers back bill on electronic military draft papers
The State Duma, the lower chamber of Russia’s parliament, has passed a bill regarding electronic military draft papers, which aims to crack down on individuals who avoid military service. On…
Tesla Expands in China with New Battery Factory in Shanghai
Tesla, the electric car company run by Elon Musk, has announced plans to build a new factory in China to manufacture its large-scale batteries. The plant, to be located in Shanghai, will produce 10,000 Megapack energy storage units each year.
Words prove their worth as teaching tools for robots
What is the best way to teach a robot? Sometimes it may simply be to speak to it clearly. Researchers found that human-language descriptions of tools can accelerate the learning of a simulated robotic arm lifting and using a variety of tools.