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Disney’s Developing Robots That Walk Like Its Cartoon Characters
In an attempt to make its theme parks even more magical, Disney’s Research division is working to develop bi-pedal robots and animatronic characters that walk and move like the lively cartoon characters in its animated films and TV shows.
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GE 3D-Printed A Miniature Jet Engine That Runs At 33,000 RPM
Curious about just how far they could take the company’s additive manufacturing technology, engineers at GE Aviation’s Additive Development Center in Cincinnati successfully created a simple jet engine, made entirely from 3D-printed parts, that was able to rev up to 33,000 RPM.
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Explore The World From Your Couch With This Movement-Matching Robot
Games and interactive movies are fun, but modern virtual reality systems like the Oculus Rift also have the ability to let people travel and experience the world without ever leaving their couch. And the DORA telepresence robot, which can perfectly match the movements of someone wearing a headset, will help make that VR experience even…
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A New High-Speed MRI Technique Is Fast Enough To Record Someone Singing
It’s a remarkable technology capable of looking inside a human being, but magnetic resonance imaging — or MRI — machines are finicky and require a patient to remain absolutely still while it does its thing. But researchers at the University of Illinois have found a way to capture up to 100 frames per second on…