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Robot stuns crowd after shocking onstage reveal

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When Xpeng unveiled its Next Gen Iron humanoid recently, the robot glided across the stage with movement so fluid that the crowd froze. Many viewers thought they saw an actor in a suit. Clips spread online within hours, and people everywhere claimed the same thing: it looked too human to be a …

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Fully implantable brain chip aims to restore real speech

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A U.S. neurotechnology startup called Paradromics is gaining momentum in the fast-growing field of brain-computer interfaces. The FDA has approved its first human trial built to test whether its fully implantable device can restore speech for people with paralysis. This milestone gives the Austin company a strong position in a competitive space, …

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Smart fabric muscles could change how we move

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new robotic breakthrough out of South Korea may soon turn your clothes into assistive tech. Researchers have found a way to mass-produce ultra-thin “fabric muscles” that can flex and lift like human tissue. The innovation could redefine how wearable robots support people in everyday life. Scientists at the Korea Institute of …

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Neighbors outraged as LA airport becomes ground zero for AI-driven flying taxis

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archer Aviation, a leading developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, just made one of its boldest moves yet. The company agreed to acquire Hawthorne Airport for $126 million in cash.  According to Archer’s latest shareholder letter, the deal includes the remaining 30 years on the airport’s master lease and …

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Texas startup raises $5.5M for revolutionary solar towers that produce 50% more energy

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas startup Janta Power has secured $5.5 million in seed funding to expand its next-generation solar power towers, a vertical alternative to flat solar farms. The funding round was led by MaC Venture Capital with support from Collab Capital. The investment shows strong confidence in 3D solar systems that can reshape renewable …

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Sheriff’s office tests America’s first self-driving police SUV

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office recently announced a bold experiment that could redefine the future of law enforcement. The department introduced the Police Unmanned Ground Vehicle Patrol Partner, or PUG, which it claims is America’s first fully autonomous patrol vehicle.  Developed with the nonprofit Policing Lab and Perrone Robotics, the SUV can drive …

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Nike partners with robotics company to create world’s first motor-powered footwear system

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nike has taken a bold step into the future with Project Amplify, the world’s first motor-powered footwear system made for people who love to move. Created with robotics partner Dephy, the design combines a carbon-plated running shoe with a motorized cuff and drive belt that add a gentle push to every stride. …

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How a tiny retinal implant is helping people regain their sight

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new study in The New England Journal of Medicine revealed that the PRIMA brain computer interface (BCI) retinal implant helped people with advanced age-related macular degeneration regain some central vision. The device uses a tiny 2 millimeter by 2 millimeter photovoltaic implant that is only 30 micrometers thick, and thinner than a …

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Living in giant moon glass spheres could be our future

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One day, we might see glowing cities of glass scattered across the Moon’s surface, shining softly under Earth’s light. NASA is teaming up with Skyeports, a California-based company, to explore how lunar dust could be turned into massive glass spheres strong enough to live in. These futuristic, transparent habitats could become the …

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Researchers create revolutionary AI fabric that predicts road damage before it happens

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Road crews may soon get a major assist from artificial intelligence. Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute have developed a fabric embedded with sensors and AI algorithms that can monitor road conditions from beneath the surface. This smart material could make costly, disruptive road repairs far more efficient and sustainable. Right now, most …

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