Earthworm-inspired robot moves by doing the wave

Earthworms move through the soil not just by wriggling around, but by sending peristaltic waves down their bodies. A new robot, which employs that same strategy, could one day be used in underground exploration or even search-and-rescue missions.

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RadRunner 3 Plus utility ebike has its sights set on your car

While some people like their ebikes to be sleek, simple and spartan, others like to really load them up with stuff. Rad Power Bikes' just-announced "car-replacing" RadRunner 3 Plus should definitely appeal to folks in the latter crowd.

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MyCanoe Solo 2 puts origami canoe tech in a smaller, lighter package

Six years ago we first heard about the MyCanoe, a two-person canoe that folds up like origami for transit and storage. Its makers are now back on Kickstarter with the smaller, lighter MyCanoe Solo 2.

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Zivix heads into familiar design territory with Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar

Back in 2013, Zivix launched an ultra-portable MIDI guitar designed for noodling on the move. Then six years later the Jamstik was joined by a 24-fret headless bigger brother called the Studio. Now a S-type model rocking a headstock has launched.

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Mondraker gets down with the dropbar for Dusty e-gravel bike

Spanish mountain bike specialist Mondraker has announced its first gravel model. The carbon-framed Dusty has been designed to add an "extra bit of fun" to long-distance and technical-terrain riding courtesy of a hub motor and 180-km battery.

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