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Introducing ACCEL - The world’s fastest electric-powered aeroplane

“Rolls-Royce is leading a highly specialised challenge to build the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft This zero-emissions plane is expected to make a run for the record books with a target speed of 300+ MPH (480+ KMH). Inside a bustling …

World-first autonomous trains deployed at Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations

“Rio Tinto has successfully deployed AutoHaul™, establishing the world’s largest robot and first automated heavy-haul, long distance rail network. Since completing the first loaded run in July, Rio Tinto has steadily increased the number of autonomous journeys across its …

Brake Calipers and Wheels? Now from a 3D printer!

“Volkswagen has opened a new and highly modern 3D printing center at the Autostadt. This makes Wolfsburg a central site for metallic 3D printing. But what is the Group using 3D printing for? With a new generation of printers, the …

Baidu Taps Unity’s Game Engine To Test Its Self-driving Cars

“Unity, the same company whose 3D gaming engine brought you _Cuphead and Hearthstone is now helping Chinese internet giant Baidu develop the next generation of autonomous vehicles, the two companies announced on Tuesday._ The collaboration is part of Baidu …

Elon Musk unveils Boring Company tunnel, promising a new era in high-speed transportation

“With a modified Tesla Model X zipping through a Boring Company tunnel Tuesday night, Elon Musk took the wraps off his vision of a high-speed tunnel system he believes could ease congestion and revolutionize how millions of commuters get around …

Fully Driverless Grocery Deliveries Have Started In Arizona

“It could still be several years before you ride in a fully autonomous car with no human backup on public roads. Your groceries, however, can take that ride today. That is as long as you live in the Scottsdale area …

Honda tests self-driving, off-road “Autonomous Work Vehicles”

“They’re almost cute, these little seatless quadbikes, and they can be programmed to autonomously perform a bunch of handy tasks outdoors. Honda has been testing prototypes in search and rescue, firefighting, construction, agriculture, landscaping and snow removal applications, and …

Next-generation of GPS satellites are headed to space

“After months of delays, the U.S. Air Force is about to launch the first of a new generation of GPS satellites, designed to be more accurate, secure and versatile. But some of their most highly touted features will not …

From Fantasy To Reality: Ford’s New $45 Million Advanced Manufacturing Center Bringing The Future To Life - Today

“Inside Ford’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center, an engineer stands in front of a 3D printing machine churning out brake parts for Ford’s soon-to-be-introduced Shelby Mustang GT500. Across the room, two team members strap on virtual reality headsets to …

NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Module for Next-Gen Autonomous Machines

“Delivery robots that speed orders right to your door. Manufacturing robots that collaborate with humans. Handheld DNA sequencers that help scientists save crops from disease. These machines are among the first to make the leap from sci-fi into reality, thanks …