Brits Don’t Trust Driverless Cars Enough to Take Their Hands Off the Wheel
1 Oct 2019, 23:03 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / UK’s Automobile Association reveals new survey showing the cultural importance of the car and lack of trust in technology in unforeseen circumstances
Waymo and AAA Team Up to Educate Kids on Autonomous Cars
1 Oct 2019, 22:33 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Kids from various states were invited to Waymo’s closed-course facility to ask questions, see how AVs work and offer a fresh perspective on autonomous cars
SmartCan Is the Trash Can That Drives Itself to the Curb So You Don’t Have To
1 Oct 2019, 11:22 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Rezzi partners with Protolabs for idea that will make this nasty chore easier for humans, with an eye for a possible 2020 sale date. No pricing yet
Brits Are Sabotaging Workplace Robots Out of Fear They Might Lose Their Job
30 Sep 2019, 23:03 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Brits are reluctant to welcome AI into the workplace because employers don’t take the time to explain to them what the robots are good for, study says
Qoobo, the Headless Robotic Cushion Cat, Is Taking Over the World
30 Sep 2019, 12:21 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Yukai Engineering introduced the concept of “tail therapy” in 2017, is now taking the tailed cushion in markets across the globe, to much success
Buddhist Temple Has a Humanoid Robot Preaching Sermons, Mindar
20 Sep 2019, 18:13 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Robotics professor Hiroshi Ishiguro brings AI into religion, in the hope Mindar will acquire wisdom and replace the monks when they day
Biker Jacket Helps Autonomous Vehicles Correctly See Cyclists in All Conditions
10 Sep 2019, 13:38 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Philip Siwek won bronze at the 2019 IDEA International Design Conference in Chicago with his retroreflective 2D barcode cycling jacket aimed to boost safety
How Ford Keeps Bugs Off Their Autonomous Cars’ Sensors
6 Sep 2019, 13:08 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A lot of thought and technology went into creating the perfect bug-squashing system that keeps sensors clean of insect gunk
Dudes Who Built a Human Lifting Fishing Drone Are Under CASA Investigation
31 Aug 2019, 09:39 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Civil Aviation Safety Authority says that the test video that was posted to social media sparks safety concerns, so the daredevils will probably be fined
New Surveillance Tech Sparks Privacy Concerns in the UK: Worse Than “1984”
30 Aug 2019, 11:16 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Government watchdog warns that surveillance cameras that can read lips and identify people by their gait need stricter regulations, if they ever become norm
China Boasts of Having Created a Car that Can Travel 500km Powered by Water
29 May 2019, 11:06 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Chinese firm Qingnian Cars says the prototype went out for its first ride last week, is yet to be tested for longer distances before going into production
The Human Car Wash is a Real Thing And Can be Yours For $5,100
16 May 2019, 12:14 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Finish engineer Matti Paaso is selling the “Humanwash,” a device that can be installed next to the shower and do all the scrubbing for you
Valeo Voyage XR Allows Backseat Driving, Snooping In on New Drivers
18 Jan 2019, 14:07 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / French company unveiled Voyage XR at CES 2019, says it will allow “teletransporting” family on board and remote-control driving
Humanoid Robot ARISA Starts Second Trial Run at Tokyo Subway Stations
11 Jan 2019, 14:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is preparing for the influx of tourists with the 2020 Olympic Games, in the context of a shortage of workforc
Hovershoes Jetson Motokicks Debut at CES 2019
11 Jan 2019, 13:16 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Hovershoes will hit the market later this year, include plenty of extra options: you can turn them into a hoverboard or even a rolling boombox
The Solgaar Carry-on-Closet is The Suitcase That Never Needs to be Unpacked
10 Jan 2019, 13:27 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Version 2.0 of the suitcase that folds into a wardrobe closet is now available for pre-order, will ship to customers in May 2019
Russia’s Most Advanced Robot Boris is Actually a Man in a Robot Suit
14 Dec 2018, 15:09 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Boris made an appearance at the youth tech forum PROJECT and a state news network tried to pass it off as the country’s most advanced robot
New Mirage Superyacht Turns Invisible From a Distance
12 Oct 2018, 11:46 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Mirage took 1 year to design and will take another 3.5 years to build, with a final price tag estimated at £200 million.
The FitCar PPV is a Car With Bike Pedals, Helps You Burn More Calories
14 Sep 2018, 15:25 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The second prototype is an Audi A4 Avant modified, shows commuting to work can be healthier, safer and more environmentally-safe
Amateur Engineer Creates His Own Flying Car to Avoid Traffic Jams
4 Sep 2018, 13:03 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Kyxz Mendoza took 6 years to develop the giant drone, which can carry 1 person and fly up to 15 minutes on a single battery charge.