Hyundai rolls out highly maneuverable MobED mobility platform

The Robotics Lab at Hyundai has developed a new rolling platform to serve as the base for camera dollies on a movie set, package delivery bots, mobility vehicles and even baby strollers. The electric Mobile Eccentric Droid (MobED) features four indepen… Continue reading Hyundai rolls out highly maneuverable MobED mobility platform

Disruption stomp uses mix and match modules for tone-tweaking fun

One of the great things about creating an effects chain in music production software like IK’s excellent AmpliTube suite is being able to just plonk ’em down in any order you like, quickly change the order as you see fit and experiment as much as you l… Continue reading Disruption stomp uses mix and match modules for tone-tweaking fun

Oppo steps into Samsung territory with first foldable smartphone

China’s Oppo has followed yesterday’s launch of the Air Glass smart monocle with a Galaxy Fold challenger. The Find N is a little more compact than Samsung’s flagship, and boasts Snapdragon 888 performance, five cameras and all-day battery life.Continu… Continue reading Oppo steps into Samsung territory with first foldable smartphone

Zoomo aims to clean up last-mile delivery with One utility ebike

Sydney-based ebike maker Zoomo has announced the US launch of the Zoomo One utility ebike, which has been designed to encourage last-mile delivery operations to make the switch from gas-powered mopeds to cleaner package hauling.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Zoomo aims to clean up last-mile delivery with One utility ebike

Oppo looks to put a stylish head-up display on your face

Back in 2012, Google announced that it was working on a project that placed all sorts of useful information right in front of a user’s eye. Despite a number of iterations, Project Glass failed to connect with the public at large, and has since made inr… Continue reading Oppo looks to put a stylish head-up display on your face

Carbon fiber exoskeleton first to support two body regions

Last year, German Bionic revealed a fourth generation of its Cray X exoskeleton, keeping things light by employing a carbon fiber frame. Now the 5th generation has been announced, which is reported to be the first of its kind to support two body region… Continue reading Carbon fiber exoskeleton first to support two body regions

Saildrone heads to the Gulf Stream to investigate carbon uptake in the ocean

After sending a fleet of self-sailing drones into the path of Hurricane Sam to help improve forecast models, Saildrone has now launched three uncrewed surface vehicles into the Gulf Stream winter to gather data on carbon uptake in the ocean.Continue Re… Continue reading Saildrone heads to the Gulf Stream to investigate carbon uptake in the ocean

The best smartwatches of 2021

It’s been another bumper year for smartwatches, with manufacturers improving the technology that drives them while cramming in more features and better sensors. Here’s our pick of the best smartwatches of 2021.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Techn… Continue reading The best smartwatches of 2021