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Robot Plugs Inself Into Outlet
New technologies allow robots to automatically plug themselves into a wall outlet when they need a chargeAutonomously seeking out power for battery recharging is a pretty crucial capability for...
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Miniature Machines
An amazing collection of John Bentley's metal miniature engines and machines (handmade lathe shown below)Read More
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Metal Foam
New metal foam material absorbs seven to eight times the energy absorbed by similar foamsUncompressed and Compressed Metal FoamAerospace engineering professor Afsaneh Rabiei set out to make a material...
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Hubless Bicycle
Yale engineering students invent spokeless bicycle wheelYale mechanical engineering students wanted to build a bicycle unlike any other, so they developed a single-speed, hubless rear wheel designed...
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Making The Vancouver Olympic Torch
The torch (with fuel) weighs about 3.5 pounds and contains stainless steel, aluminum and sheet-moulding compound.The three foot torch, inspired by both the lines carved into the snow by skiers...
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Helmet From Block of Aluminum
Machine carves a helmet out of a solid aluminum blockAmazing helmet CNC machined from a solid piece of aluminum.Read More
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Snake Robot
CMU Biorobotics Lab Shows Off Its “Unified Snake” Robot Sidewiding, Climbing Up A Pole, and RollingCarnegie Mellon University’s Biorobotics Lab shows off their new modular snake robot, Unified Snake....
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Sony Projection Alarm Clock
Multi-feature clock radio with projector, soothing nature sounds and room thermometer in brushed aluminum caseIt’s so much more than just a clock radio. The new ICF-C717PJ from Sony is packed with...
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World's Largest Easter Egg
Thousands of tourists from around the world visit Vegreville, Canada annually and marvel at the Pysanka Easter Egg. It measures 25.7 feet long, 18.3 feet wide, and stands 31.6 feet high.Read More
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Miniature Track Robot
The "Squeeze" miniature track robot fits in tight spaces, and can be used for everything from running network cables - to security applications.Read More
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