Robotics
Qinglong robot unveiled in China: first general purpose humanoid
Qinglong can achieve a maximum articulation torque of 400 N-m and a computational power of 400 TOP.
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NASA mission to simulate Mars habitat completed
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Robotics
Snail robot that locates partners to form a swarm is created
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Mining
Nexa Resources Considers Selling its Pukaqaqa Project
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Transport
University Unveils Innovative Solar-Powered Truck Model
The truck can operate in temperatures as low as -45 degrees Celsius, offering a mobile solution to the shortage of cold storage in urban…
Aerospace
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The spacecraft will arrive at the launch site aboard the sail-assisted Canopée ship.
Electricity Generation
Spain to Develop a Portable Lab for Nuclear Plant Decommissioning
The portable plant will be dismountable and transportable in 40-foot modules, ensuring efficient and safe management of radioactive waste in different nuclear power plants.
Mining
Japan’s First Methanol-Powered Tanker Christened by MOL Coastal Shipping
The Daiichi Meta Maru is the first Japanese tanker to use methanol as fuel.
Robotics
Japan deploys humanoid robot for railroad maintenance
JR West's humanoid robot can operate at heights of up to 12 meters, equipped with tools ranging from chainsaws to brushes, facilitating complex maintenance…
Mining
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