Scientists have directly observed how tiny metal structures called lithium dendrites grow inside lithium-ion batteries, revealing why they can damage batteries and cause dangerous short circuits.
The needle-like formations develop on the…
Category: Engineering
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With Sales Momentum Accelerating, Cyngn ‘On Track’ to Sell More in Q1 Than in All of 2025
According to Marty Petratis, Cyngn’s VP of Sales, the company is on track to sell more in Q1 of 2026 than all of last year based on current bookings and pipeline.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Mar. 11, 2026 — Cyngn (NASDAQ: CYN) today…
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Centaur-style wearable robot adds 2 legs to cut walking effort by 35%
Researchers in China have developed a wearable robot that adds two mechanical legs behind a human, helping carry heavy loads while reducing the energy required to walk. The system effectively creates a human-robot hybrid that moves like a…
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Robot Escorted Away By Cops After Terrorizing Old Woman
A robot in Macau was escorted away by cops after apparently startling an old lady who was later…
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The Best AI Motion Graphics Generators That Are Actually Worth Your Time
Video content isn’t optional anymore. Whether you’re launching a product, growing a brand, or trying to stand out on social media, motion graphics have become the fastest way to grab attention and hold it. The problem? Traditional motion…
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Challenges in bipedal locomotion, dexterous manipulation and power efficiency
A look at the key technical hurdles in creating truly functional humanoid robots Humanoid robots have returned to the center of the robotics conversation. After decades as largely experimental machines confined to laboratories and research…
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Texas Gov. Threatens Takeover as Corpus Christi Pushes $1B Water Infrastructure Program
In the Texas Gulf Coast city of Corpus Christi, officials are moving forward with nearly $1 billion in water infrastructure upgrades as they face a long‑building supply shortage and new pressure after the governor’s warning this week that…
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Ai2 claims breakthrough in training robots entirely in simulation
The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Ai2) says it has achieved a milestone in robotics by demonstrating that robots trained entirely in simulation can perform tasks in the real world without additional training or real-world…
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Microscopic metal 'thorns' shed light on how lithium-ion batteries short-circuit
For the first time, scientists have observed how tiny metal “thorns” called dendrites sprout inside lithium-ion batteries, which can cause the batteries to short-circuit. Their findings, published in the journal Science, shed light on previously…
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WellSpan Health unveils ‘first-of-its-kind full-service robotic kitchen’
WellSpan Health has launched its Fresh Take Eatery, a brand-new robotic dining system at WellSpan York Hospital. The AI-powered kitchen expands access to hot, healthy food choices for patients and team members at WellSpan York Hospital, offering…
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