[Foreign News Briefing] Attack Drones for Counter-Terrorism and Smart Soccer Ball and More
Published2017.08.21 11:31
Source: Duke Robotics
The feared future is becoming reality. Duke Robotics has unveiled TIKAD, a customized multi-robot capable of transporting and firing various military weapons including semi-automatic rifles and grenade launchers. Duke Robotics was founded by Raziel Atuar, a special missions commander for Israel's defense operations. The TIKAD prototype was deployed in Israel in 2015. In an interview with Defense One, Atuar stated that current drones can carry 10kg of weapons and operate in a human-piloted form.
Data Center Built in the Arctic
The world's largest data center has been built in the Arctic. Since data centers consume enormous amounts of power, not only is the energy source critical but cooling is also a major requirement. New Atlas reported that Kolos has constructed a data fortress on the lakeside of Ballangen village in Norway. Kolos's data center operates with natural cooling effects and utilizes wind and hydroelectric power plants around the waterway. The facility, powered by 100% renewable energy, can reduce energy costs by up to 60%. It is expected to produce 1000MW of energy, the world's largest capacity.
What's Your Dribbling Skill Rating?
Photo Source: Dribble Up
Smart Basketball App Screen Photo Source: Dribble Up
A smart soccer ball has been launched. The ball released by Dribble Up is equipped with sensors that can record rotation and trajectory. Through the app, you can check the ball's movement in real-time, allowing systematic practice when connected to a large screen indoors. The app assigns scores to categories such as shooting, juggling, and dribbling based on the participant's skill level. The ball, made of synthetic leather and butyl rubber material, does not require a separate battery. Dribble Up has previously succeeded in launching a smart basketball before the soccer ball.
One Smart Home Sensor Is Enough
Photo Source: Gierad
Smart home functionality can be achieved with just one sensor even in homes without smart devices. The Synthetic Sensor prototype unveiled by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) can collect data from ordinary household appliances through 10 built-in sensors that detect sound, humidity, electronic noise, movement, and light. Wired reported that the algorithm converts information according to context, allowing users to check whether an oven was turned on, how long a faucet was running, and other details.
CMU researcher Anthony Rowe stated, "It has not yet been applied to various situations such as adding new devices to the kitchen or relocating existing devices to spaces outside the kitchen." Additionally, the current technology is a prototype and does not connect with smart home hubs like Alexa, so control functions are lacking. The research team's ultimate goal is to create a smart home, stating that "by connecting with a home hub, various technologies can be expected to work without cameras."
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