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Tropical Forest Destruction Accelerated in 2020

To hear more audio stories from publishers like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android. Tropical forests around the world were destroyed at an increasing rate in 2020 compared with the year before, despite the global economic downturn caused by the pandemic, which reduced demand for some commodities that have spurred deforestation […]

All Robotics and Automation Stories and Videos

Co-Learning of Task and Sensor Placement for Soft Robotics Deep-learning technique optimizes the arrangement of sensors on a robot’s body to ensure efficient operation. Boston Dynamics Unveils New Robot for Warehouse Automation Stretch’s mobile base allows it to go to where repetitive box lifting is required – unloading trucks, building pallets of boxes and order […]

Test Flight for Sunlight-Blocking Research Is Canceled

A test flight for researching ways to cool Earth by blocking sunlight will not take place as planned in Sweden this June, following objections from environmentalists, scientists and Indigenous groups there. The Swedish Space Corporation said this week it had canceled plans for the flight, in which it would have launched a high-altitude balloon, on […]

A robot that senses hidden objects

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John Deere pilots new robotic welding solution

John Deere pilots new robotic welding solution By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept The cookie settings on this website are set to “allow cookies” to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie […]

Gas South Commits Fifty Million to Solar Initiatives

Gas South, a natural gas provider, says it is investing $50 million in solar energy by the end of 2023 as part of the company’s plan to support renewable energy initiatives. “In addition to the charitable giving we do, our pledge to ‘Be a Fuel for Good’ also means doing our part to build a […]