Robotic assistance in the manufacturing of wind turbine blades has recently been a significant breakthrough at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The utilization of robots in this process not only eliminates challenging working conditions for humans but also has the potential to enhance product consistency. Although the wind energy industry
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The development of robots for maintenance tasks has been a promising area of technological advancement in recent years. Engineers have been able to create a variety of robots capable of assisting in the maintenance and repair of infrastructure. However, a common limitation of many of these robots is the need for external power sources, which
Computing has evolved from being a luxury to an essential part of our daily lives. With the rise of applications like machine learning and 5G mobile networks, there is an increasing demand for high computing performance. This shift has led to the development of more energy-efficient and cost-effective systems such as “chiplets” to ensure these
A groundbreaking methodology has been developed by a team at the University of Cordoba in order to determine the cultivable space between two-axis photovoltaic modules. This innovative approach aims to encourage the transition of traditional agricultural lands into agrivoltaic production, where both solar energy and crop cultivation coexist on the same piece of land. In
Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, has seen its profits skyrocket in the first quarter of the year, increasing over fivefold compared to the previous year. The company reported a net profit of $2.7 billion, up 564 percent from the same period last year. This surge in profits comes at a time when Huawei has been
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has taken a significant step by announcing his intention to acquire the “sovereign activities” of debt-laden French tech giant Atos. Atos, known for its involvement in critical projects such as managing supercomputers for France’s nuclear deterrent and serving as the IT partner for the upcoming Paris Olympics, is currently
Solar cell technology has been rapidly evolving in recent years, with researchers focusing on innovative designs to enhance efficiency and stability. One of the most promising advancements in this field is the development of organic solar cells based on perovskite materials. These cells have shown great potential due to their lower production costs, flexibility, and
As negotiations between Daimler Truck and the United Auto Workers (UAW) continue, more than 7,200 workers in three southern US states wait anxiously to see if a strike is on the horizon. The current labor contract is set to expire at midnight Friday night, leaving workers who construct long-haul trucks and buses in limbo. Union
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, has firmly stated that it has no intention of selling the popular video platform despite facing a deadline imposed by US lawmakers. The new US law requires ByteDance to divest from TikTok within nine months due to national security concerns. However, ByteDance has refuted claims that it is
VideoGigaGAN, a groundbreaking AI application developed by a team of video and AI engineers at Adobe Research, has taken the world of video enhancement by storm. This cutting-edge technology has the ability to transform blurry videos into crystal-clear, high-resolution masterpieces with unparalleled sharpness. Utilizing Generative Adversarial Network The foundation of VideoGigaGAN lies in the utilization
