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Berkeley startup to train robots like puppets

“Robots today must be programmed by writing computer code, but imagine donning a VR headset and virtually guiding a robot through a task, like you would move the arms of a puppet, and then letting the robot take it from …

Game theory harnessed for cybersecurity of large-scale nets

“Researchers have laid the groundwork for a method to improve cybersecurity for large-scale systems like the power grid and autonomous military defense networks by harnessing game theory and creating new intelligent algorithms. Purdue University is leading the research, working with …

Marvell and Cavium to Combine Creating an Infrastructure Solutions Powerhouse

“Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: MRVL) and Cavium, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAVM) today announced a definitive agreement, unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, under which Marvell will acquire all outstanding shares of Cavium common stock in exchange …

New Deposition Technique Puts the Heat on Silicon

“In the early history of electronic devices, germanium, a more efficient elemental semiconductor than silicon, was the material of choice. Ultimately, the high cost of developing germanium crystals eclipsed its efficiency, and silicon captured the field. But new research establishing …

New motion sensors a major step toward low-cost, high-performance wearable technology

“Researchers from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed a class of breakthrough motion sensors that could herald a near future of ubiquitous, fully integrated and affordable wearable technology. In a paper published in the journal Materials and Design …

Optically tunable microwave antennas for 5G applications

“Multiband tunable antennas are a critical part of many communication and radar systems. New research by engineers at the University of Bristol has shown significant advances in antennas by using optically induced plasmas in silicon to tune both radiation patterns …

News  Zipping DNA

Zipping DNA

“ETH researchers have developed a method that allows large amounts of genetic information to be compressed and then decompressed again in cells. This could aid in the development of new therapies. What do you do if you have a large …

China sets out long-term space transportation roadmap including a nuclear space shuttle

“The main contractor for the Chinese space programme has set out a space transportation roadmap which could massively boost capabilities and reduce costs for access to space. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) roadmap sets out a string …

Tesla Semi: 500-Mile Range, Cheaper Than Diesel, Quick to Charge

“The Tesla Semi launched Thursday night to a host of superlatives. It’s faster, safer, and cheaper to run than anyone expected. Most of all, it will run 500 miles on a single charge, according to Tesla. The battery might …

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group completes acquisition of Terrafugia Inc

” Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (‘Geely Holding’) is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with Terrafugia Inc, a US-based company focused on the innovation, engineering and production of flying cars and future technologies, to acquire its operations …