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MARCH 12, 2025

Today, Google DeepMind announced two generative AI models designed to power tomorrows robots. The models are designed to work with any hardware system, but were mostly tested on the two-armed Aloha 2 system that DeepMind introduced last year. What are the advances of Gemini Robotics?

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APRIL 1, 2015

million) loan from a consortium of four French banks—BNP Paribas, Société Genéralé, CIC and Bpifrance—to complete the financing of its demo plant. This unique installation has been specifically designed for the production of gaseous hydrocarbons. The demo plant’s financing is also supported by a €5.7-million

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APRIL 19, 2017

(TMNA) revealed “Project Portal”—a hydrogen fuel cell system designed for heavy-duty trucks applied in a Class 8 truck for use at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA). By bringing this heavy-duty, zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell proof-of-concept truck to the Port, Toyota has planted a flag that we hope many others will follow.

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APRIL 8, 2014

The test provides a proof-of-concept for an NRL-developed process to extract CO 2 and produce hydrogen gas from seawater, subsequently catalytically converting the CO 2 and H 2 into fuel by a gas-to-liquids process. E-CEM Carbon Capture Skid.

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MARCH 6, 2025

Taking the EV skateboard chassis to another level The so-called skateboard chassis is a staple of modern EV design. REE Automotive has taken this concept a step further by packaging the motor, steering, suspension and brakes into an independent module called a REEcorner that can be placed at any desired position on the skateboard platform.

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MARCH 14, 2012

—Ben Bowlby, DeltaWing concept originator and designer. —Nissan DeltaWing concept originator and designer, Ben Bowlby. The car will make its first public demo laps at Sebring, Florida on 15 March. Basically, we’re able to use a 1.6 It’s a spectacular piece.

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MARCH 4, 2011

—principal investigator Steve Wright of Sandia’s Advanced Nuclear Concepts group. Turbo-alternator-shaft design for the SNL S-CO 2 test loop. The key component of these loops is the turbo-alternator-compressor unit (TAC) and the technologies used in its design. Nuclear Engineering and Design. Source: Wright et al.

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APRIL 20, 2020

Initially, these projects were grassroots efforts, with employees delivering handmade samples to hospitals for feedback and tweaking prototypes based on feedback, which fed into the final designs. GM’s Additive Manufacturing and Design Fabrication Operations teams first discussed making protective face shields on Monday, 23 March.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

philosophy, the ZF range of sensors ( earlier post ) helps enable the demo vehicle to precisely detect its surroundings. The ZF ProAI RoboThink is a completely new design from ZF. The unique selling proposition of the AI-capable ZF ProAI RoboThink is its modular hardware concept and open software architecture.

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APRIL 17, 2015

Already validated at proof-of-concept level, Libertine’s new hardware uses production-feasible component designs suitable for automotive hybrid powertrain modules, such as range extenders. Concept Engines Engines' —Sam Cockerill, Libertine CEO.

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MAY 18, 2020

ARDP is designed to help domestic private industry demonstrate advanced nuclear reactors in the United States. This pathway provides funding for two awards to build and achieve initial operations of demos in the US. Advanced ReactorConcepts–20(ARC-20).

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JUNE 23, 2014

Cummins made extensive use of aluminium as well as space-saving design features for new engine weight control. Further, the first demo vehicle has demonstrated T2B5 with margin without the aid of the full dCSC and LP EGR, while maintaining fuel economy above the target. Source: Cummins. Click to enlarge. Weigert, E., Fuels Lubr.

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AUGUST 18, 2011

Hamburger Hochbahn AG has acquired four Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL Hybrids under the German “NaBuZ demo” scheme to promote sustainable bus systems for the future. The latter are designed for an extended service life of at least six years or 12,000 operating hours. Three more buses are to follow next year. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

Our global demo fleets continue to provide insight into the needs of electric vehicle customers living in urban environments. Chevrolet EN-V concept. He also told media assembled in advance of Chevrolet’s 3 Nov Centennial celebration that future EN-V concepts will carry a Chevrolet badge. Click to enlarge. Next-gen EN-V.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

In partnership with Honda and ParkWhiz, Visa demonstrated fuel and parking proof-of-concept apps at Mobile World Congress this week in Barcelona. Additional features include: Fuel App Concept: Pay for gas in one click without leaving the car. Parking App Concept: Just park your car, push the ‘park’ button on the app, and go.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

The demonstration also showcases additive manufacturing's rapid prototyping potential in architecture and vehicle design; the car and house both were built using large-scale 3D printers. Utilizing advanced manufacturing and rapid innovation, it only took one year from concept to launch.

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APRIL 16, 2021

The aerodynamicists, in close cooperation with the designers, were able to achieve a new Cd best value of 0.20. This completely new concept made a rigorous Purpose Design possible: with its one-bow lines and cab-forward design with fastback, the EQS is clearly distinguishable from vehicles with combustion engines even at first glance.

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JUNE 21, 2022

Engineers designing communications products need access to information—the latest research, lists of parts and components, and technical standards to help ensure that their design will work seamlessly with others. Significant Resources IEEE has a wealth of content for telecom designers, Barragry says.

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JUNE 29, 2018

The Nel modular concept enables deliver of customized indoor hydrogen solutions for any application, configuration and size. The compact design is a turnkey solution, with an output pressure of 200 bar. million, where Nel will develop a station design, including electrolyzers, specifically made for fast fueling of Nikola trucks.

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AUGUST 20, 2009

Over the past year, Semcon , a global engineering services company, has been working with Volvo Cars’ development of 3 demo plug-in hybrids in a cooperation project between Volvo Cars, Vattenfall, ETC and Energimyndigheten (The Swedish Energy Agency). Earlier post.). Anders Björnberg, responsible for the plug-in project at Volvo Cars.

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JANUARY 6, 2017

Honda unveiled its Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem concept at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, connecting artificial intelligence, robotics and big data to transform the mobility experience of the future. The company also introduced Honda Riding Assist, a concept motorcycle that applies Honda’s robotics technology to maintain balance.

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OCTOBER 17, 2017

The Highway Pilot and the Highway Pilot Connect system presented for platooning are designed for use on public roads. An important component of the RTI control unit is the integrated safety concept. Premiere for the Remote Truck Interface (RTI). Remote control is thus possible by integrating a wireless interface into the CAN.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

It’s not just a concept. Neuchips’ CEO Ken Lau , an Intel veteran of 26 years, says Raptor can be used to design cards with varying numbers of chips on-board. The card Neuchips’ demonstrated had the Raptor chip, but a single chip isn’t the card’s final form. The chip is actually scalable,” says Lau. “So So we start with one chip.

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APRIL 17, 2018

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, which is developing future manufacturing concepts, has succeeded in 3D printing a smart shaft, combining sensor technology, wireless data transfer, and condition monitoring in the same package. We performed a successful smart component demo, in which we explored potential technologies.

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OCTOBER 2, 2016

The CatalIST concept underscores the company’s conviction that the innovations achieved through the program will serve as the catalyst for significant improvements in future commercial vehicles. Driver input also led to a smart, well-designed mix of high-tech and traditional features that emphasize driver ease of use. New LT Series.

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JULY 17, 2014

The partners also designed an intuitive HMI concept and an attractive cockpit based on a freely programmable TFT display to make all the relevant information easy to read. The powertrain concept comprised two electric motors—one per axle—that can both drive as well as recuperate.

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MAY 31, 2024

The concept of placing hydrokinetic turbines in waterways isn’t new , but until recent years, connecting them to the grid wasn’t practical. The design doesn’t require an elevation change like traditional pumped storage hydropower. Emrgy’s timing takes advantage of the groundwork laid by the solar power industry.

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JANUARY 5, 2015

BMW i ChargeForward is designed to explore how to better match the impact of electric vehicles with other dynamic energy supply and demand sources. The study has two parts, a managed charge pilot program involving BMW i3 owners and a battery second life energy storage system.

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JUNE 21, 2010

A topic will be published for large-scale demonstration of second-generation fuel cell vehicles (car and bus fleets with improved durability, robustness, reliability and efficiency) and of a refuelling infrastructure to expand on the number of existing demo sites in Europe. Component improvement of fuel cell systems is also addressed.

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JULY 9, 2010

Concept of the Hydrogen Harvester. where he worked with Continental Airlines in helping to achieve the first US commercial demo flight using an algae-oil blend.). Click to enlarge. In what recently-appointed Chief Technology Officer Dr. Brian Goodall calls “ a landmark discovery ”, OriginOil, Inc.,

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Renault Filante Record 2025 is no ordinary concept car. It is an electric demo car, designed to be bold and innovative, fusing Renaults rich heritage with a futuristic vision of electric mobility.

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JULY 13, 2009

Volvo Car Corporation has selected lithium-ion battery systems designed and produced by Ener1, Inc. The PHEV demo project is a joint venture between Volvo and Vattenfall, one of Europe’s largest electric utility companies and a leading proponent of electric vehicle infrastructure build-out. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 19, 2019

Dai said his lab showed proof-of-concept with a demo, but the researchers will leave it up to manufacturers to scale and mass produce the design. But they also designed a solar-powered demonstration machine that produced hydrogen and oxygen gas from seawater collected from San Francisco Bay. —Hongjie Dai.

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JULY 24, 2015

Honda Xcelerator is designed to engage innovators and help them more rapidly commercialize breakthrough technologies. The program provides funding for proof-of-concept prototyping and the opportunity to work directly alongside Honda engineers in Silicon Valley in a collaborative workspace, as well as pairing with Honda mentors.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

Three HDGas engine concepts/technology routes are being developed: A low-pressure direct-injection spark ignited engine with a highly efficient EGR system (the IVECO engine with GD Tech injectors); A low-pressure port-injected dual fuel engine; A high-pressure gas direct-injection diesel pilot ignition gas engine.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 10, 2021

Over the last four months, Ingenuity has proven that flight on Mars is not only possible, but practical, and can contribute tangible scientific value—even for a vehicle that was not designed to do much in the way of science at all. It turns out NASA has been thinking about this since long before Ingenuity landed on Mars. The result was the.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

According to the notes, a demo of the system was captured on the long obsolete video. You may already be aware of the Mother of All Demos presented by Doug Engelbart and the members of his Stanford Research Institute center at the close of 1968. This vision centered not on alliance, but rather on the concept of rank.

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