EPFL scientists have created the first functional robot powered entirely by vacuum: made up of soft building blocks, it moves by having air sucked out of them. The robot can be reconfigured…
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Nest Thermostat E is Simple, Cheap ($169) with same Features
Nest Labs has released a new version of its thermostat named as Nest Thermostat E. Funtionality of Nest Thermostat E is almost same as regular nest thermostats, but it is cheaper and…
New robot rolls with the rules of pedestrian conduct
Just as drivers observe the rules of the road, most pedestrians follow certain social codes when navigating a hallway or a crowded thoroughfare: Keep to the right, pass on the left, maintain…
Google’s ARCore SDK helps to develop AR Android Apps without extra Hardware
Google has released a preview of a new Android software development kit (SDK) called ARCore. It brings augmented reality capabilities to existing and future Android phones. Developers can start experimenting with it…
New app uses smartphone selfies to screen for pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst prognoses — with a five-year survival rate of 9 percent — in part because there are no telltale symptoms or non-invasive screening tools to catch…