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    The Future of Home Robotics Is... A Desk Lamp? Apple's ELEGNT Vision
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    The Future of Home Robotics Is... A Desk Lamp? Apple's ELEGNT Vision

    Feb. 14, 2025
    In its boldest move yet, Apple is developing an expressive robotic desk lamp that channels Pixar's beloved mascot—and it might just change how we think about home robotics.
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    From Sweater to Satellite: Knitted Antennas Could Revolutionize Remote Communication
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    From Sweater to Satellite: Knitted Antennas Could Revolutionize Remote Communication

    Dec. 6, 2024
    A breakthrough in textile engineering from Columbia Engineering researchers promises to replace bulky satellite antennas with lightweight, flexible radio-frequency communications...
    Robots Are Coming to Take Over Your Household Chores
    Fun Innovations Friday

    Robots Are Coming to Take Over Your Household Chores

    Nov. 22, 2024
    Physical Intelligence, a robot start-up, is working tirelessly to make chore robots a household item.
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    A New Design for Progressive Cavity Pumps Removes Challenges for the Wastewater Industry
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    A New Design for Progressive Cavity Pumps Removes Challenges for the Wastewater Industry

    Nov. 20, 2024
    All the advantages without the disadvantages of conventional PC pumps.
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    This innovation is crucial in industries like aerospace and semiconductors where aluminum's lightweight and conductive properties are valuable but challenging to bond traditionally.
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    A New Patented Approach to Diffusion Bonding Improves Speed and Process Control

    Nov. 13, 2024
    An innovative process is reducing the diffusion bonding time of aluminum and aluminum alloys by up to 50%, energy use by 30%, and improving quality.

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