Headliner
She walks, shows emotion, holds eye contact and is warm – but she's a robot
by Bronwyn Thompson
Shanghai robotics startup DroidUp has launched what it calls "a beautifully designed and expressive bionic robot" that is touted as "the world's first highly bionic robot that deeply integrates human aesthetics and advanced humanoid movement."
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Highlights
MaterialsTechnology
Wood scraps turn 'useless' desert sand into concrete
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
A team of researchers might soon have you walking on desert sand, no matter how far from the dunes you might live. This group of engineers has developed a method to transform it into a new construction material that's perfect for pavements.
Camping TrailersAdventure VehiclesOutdoors
Sub-1,000-lb teardrop pod brilliantly fuses new & old school RV design
by C.C. Weiss
The Trailpod camping trailer flips the calendar back to a simpler time when the off-road teardrop was a small, ageless and affordable gateway to global adventure. But it's more than meets the eye, concealing a modern, zero-wood build.
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AircraftTransport
Velocitor X-1 eVTOL could be beating the traffic in just a year
by Ben Coxworth
3D commuting, that's the dream. Soaring over stopped traffic in a lightweight, quiet, safe personal eVTOL aircraft. The Velocitor X-1 joins a growing list of such machines, and it's slated to enter production within a year.
MusicConsumer TechTechnology
AI piano coach listens, watches and teaches in real time
by Monica J. White
ROLI has unveiled an AI Music Coach that uses hand tracking and conversational AI to give real-time feedback on players’ piano technique. Launching with its new Airwave hardware, the system aims to make solo practice feel more like guided instruction.
MotorcyclesTransport
Triumph reveals Speed Twin 1200 Café Racer edition, but it's no Thruxton
by Utkarsh Sood
Not too long ago, the Thruxton motorcycle carried the mantle of a true café racer, rather than merely wearing the outer skin. It’s long been discontinued, but that hasn't stopped Triumph from coming up with a special limited-edition café racer.
DronesConsumer TechTechnology
High-powered laser beams could keep drones flying indefinitely
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
The next frontier in unmanned aerial vehicle tech is all about keeping these aircraft fueled indefinitely. If we can crack it, drones could stay in the air longer, avoid landing to recharge, and carry on with their missions without interruption.
Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors
1.8-oz multitool packs like a penlight, breaks into functional pods
by C.C. Weiss
In a sharp break from traditional multitool forms, the all-new Pockitrod takes on a slimmer pen-like design. But instead of a single body, the shaft actually comprises a series of tiny pods, each of which brings a new function to the table.
MilitaryTechnology
Starlink smasher? China claims world's best high-powered microwave weapon
by Bronwyn Thompson
Scientists are said to have built an insanely high-powered microwave (HPM) weapon called the TPG1000Cs. It can reportedly send out 20-GW pulses for up to a minute, surpassing existing tech that can only manage bursts of a few seconds.
AutomotiveTransport
Ice-race launch for off-road Bentley Bentayga X Concept
by Simon Heptinstall
Is this the Bentley off-roader we’ve all been waiting for? The wider, taller and, to our eyes, sexier Bentayga X Concept is luxurious AND tough enough to tackle an ice-race debut in the Austrian Alps.
Good ThinkingTechnology
3rd-gen retro-fantastic ring ruler clicks n' rolls as it measures n' converts
by Maryna Holovnova
Titaner, a design team of outdoor enthusiasts, has been creating everyday carry gear for the last 20 years. Recently, it launched its 66th project on Kickstarter: a titanium calculating ring ruler, the Titaner Tisolver.
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