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(Paper) New Futuristic Self-learning Robot Butler Can Open All Door Knobs
[Tech]
2024/02/14 09:08
A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University has successfully developed a new program that enables robots to learn how to open doors independently.Roboticists from Carnegie Mellon University have successfully created a training program that enables a robot to learn as it goes.Initially programmed with limited capabilities (like opening doors or drawers), the program enables the bot to...
Walmart is Rolling Out Its ‘Coast-to-Coast’ Network of DC Fast Chargers
[Tech]
2024/02/14 09:07
Walmart is kicking off plans to build and remodel hundreds of stores in the US – and those plans include installing DC fast chargers.The retail giant announced in April 2023 that it was going to build its own DC fast charging network at thousands of its Walmart and Sam’s Club stores by 2030.Now Walmart is hitting the ground running: It says it’s going to remodel 650 stores across 47 states a...
(Infographic) Apple's Product Revenue (2007-2023)
[Business]
2024/02/14 09:06
Since the iPhone’s launch in 2007, Apple’s product launches have continuously diversified the company’s revenue sources.This infographic illustrates Apple’s revenue by product between 2007 and 2023, based on the company’s 10-K filings for the period.When Apple introduced the iPhone in 2007, Steve Jobs labeled it a “revolutionary product”. That same year, the phone represented just 0.5% o...
MIT's 4D-Knit Dress Changes Shape in Response to Heat
[Tech]
2024/02/14 09:05
Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers and fashion brand Ministry of Supply have produced a "4D-knit dress", using heat-activated yarn that allows its shape and fit to be altered in an instant.The project builds on the idea of 3D knitting, where textiles are knitted as three-dimensional shapes rather than flat sheets that have to be cut and sewn together to make a garment.The fourth...
U-flow® by Mediclinics Reshapes Touch-free Hand Drying for Contemporary Restrooms
[Product]
2024/02/14 09:04
A critical element often overlooked but gaining significance is the hand drying experience within public restrooms. Mediclinics, a leader in restroom equipment, introduces U-flow®, giving contemporary architecture and interior design a reform. From its avant-garde U-shaped design to its commitment to user experience, hygiene, and sustainability, U-flow® stands at the forefront of the future o...
Backbone Branding Used Images of a #Farmer with His Cow
[Design]
2024/02/14 09:03
Another project with our partner in Iran. In design for dairy products in this select market, brands often use the image of a cow on their packaging. This is an influencing factor to the weak differentiation of brands on the shelf.Our task was to bring a variance and convey the brand values more effectively yet stay within the category logic where its core tenets would still be recognizable.We...
(PDF) PwC’s 27th Annual Global CEO Survey : Thriving in an Age of Continuous Reinvention
[Business]
2024/02/13 09:10
As existential threats converge, many companies are taking steps to reinvent themselves. Is it enough? And what will it take to succeed ?Listen to the CEO Survey report and insights from our expertsTwelve months ago, we reported that nearly 40% of global CEOs believed their companies would no longer be viable in ten years’ time if they continued on their current path. The reinvention imperativ...
Fueled with VC Cash, 10Beauty Built a Robot That Fully Automates a Professional Manicure
[Investing]
2024/02/13 09:09
These guys built a robot to give you a perfect manicure. Can they win over the $11 billion nail care industry?I’m one of the 20 million women in the U.S. who get their nails done every month. I like feeling polished and put-together before a big meeting, but the manicure process can feel like a bit of a slog. I need to call the salon to find a time that fits into my schedule, drive to and from...
(Patent) Ford’s Smarter Charging
[Tech]
2024/02/13 09:07
Ford wants to make sure every EV gets charged when it needs to (without completely draining the power grid). The automaker filed a patent application for “smart charge scheduling” for a fleet of electric vehicles “considering grid demand.” Ford’s application details a system to control charging of multiple EVs “arriving at, and departing from, different charging stations at different time...
