The next-generation Very Large Array prototype gathers its first light

The Very Large Array, the iconic field of radio antennas featured in the film "Contact" (inspired by Carl Sagan's novel), has ...
IEEE

Magnetic Bionic Hair Array for Sliding Tactile Sensing and Object Recognition

Abstract: Tactile sensing is one of the indispensable ways for human beings to perceive the external environment. In addition to the skin surface, hairs covering a large area on human skin are ...
IEEE

Clearance-Adaptive Grasping of Clustered Objects Using Pin-Array Robotic Fingers Under Uncertainty

Abstract: Clustered-object environments challenge robotic grasp planning and implementation mainly for two reasons: (i) the limited inter-object clearance leaves insufficient space for conventional ...
Mashable

Some genius is adding googly eyes to rusty street objects in Bulgaria

Post-socialist cities like Sofia in Bulgaria, aren't known for their architectural diversity. They tend to be a bit monotonous. And rusty. Very rusty. SEE ALSO: This city has no monuments to women so ...