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Switzerland bans large events due to coronavirus; Geneva International Motor Show cancelled three days before opening

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The Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS), which was scheduled to open in three days and run until 15 March, has been cancelled due to the Swiss government’s response to the coronavirus. In Switzerland, infections with the new coronavirus have currently been confirmed in fifteen cases. All persons have been infected abroad.

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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

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According to the report, a four-hour private flight emits as much as the average person does in a year. The report also finds: Seven of the 10 most polluting routes taken by private aircraft within Europe lie on the UK-France-Switzerland-Italy axis. T&E points out however, that private jet owners, who have an average wealth of €1.3

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Rinspeed to introduce new electric “microMAX” concept at 2013 Geneva Motor Show

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microMAX” is targeted at short-distance transportation, and intends to merge personal and public transportation. Bucherer; Continental Automotive Switzerland; Esoro AG; Evonik Industries AG; Gaugler&Lutz; HARMAN International, Inc.; Interior of the microMAX. Click to enlarge. With a length of 3.6 Eberspächer GmbH & Co.

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Video Friday: Agile Upgrade

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Grain Weevil ] This video, Robot arm picking your groceries like a real person, has taught me that I am not a real person. Thats why we added motorized antennas to Reachy, so it can show simple emotionswithout a full personality. Robert Riener at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Please send us your events for inclusion.

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Video Friday: Atlas in the Lab

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This paper presents an underactuated snake robot consisting of many passive links that can dynamically change its joint coupling configuration by repositioning motor-driven joint units along internal rack gears. UBTECH ] Personal mobile robotic assistants are expected to find wide applications in industry and healthcare.

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Digital Currency and Trade Systems Are Tearing up the Rules

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One serious concern in this new regime is the deterioration of personal data privacy and the rising power of data holders, both companies and government agencies. There is an urgent need to formulate a new international modus operandi with a new digital governance system. These digital currencies are on the rise. or EU standards.

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Video Friday: Welcome to Fall

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Cybathlon Challenges : 02 February 2024, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND Enjoy today’s videos! Honda ] First prototype of a bike tire treated with Self-Healing polymer internally. Please send us your events for inclusion. IEEE SSRR 2023 : 13–15 November 2023, FUKUSHIMA, JAPAN Humanoids 2023 : 12–14 December 2023, AUSTIN, TEX. BruBotics ] The U.S.

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