Daily Archives: July 7, 2023

Four-armed robotic surgical system is controlled by hands and feet

Robotic surgical systems such as the da Vinci X are very impressive, with their two arms that are controlled by the surgeon's two hands. An experimental new system takes things even further, though, by adding two more arms controlled by the user's feet.

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Kimberley Kruiswagen Sprinter camper van off-grids like a GOAT

One of Australia's true camper innovators, Kimberley Kampers puts its spin on the Mercedes Sprinter AWD camper van. Its new Kruiswagen stays connected via Starlink, has 2 kitchen areas, and serves as an all-around indoor/outdoor backcountry palace.

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Crazy-carving Traqpod longboard goes electric

Three years ago we first heard about the Traqpod, a longboard that lets riders carve into turns like snowboarders. Well, it's now in its third incarnation – the Traqpod 3 – which is the first version to offer a one- or two-motor electric boost.

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High-tech watercraft autonomously 3D-maps seabeds and shorelines

On frequently travelled waterways, it's essential for vessel operators and local authorities to have maps of both bottom and shoreline features. A newly adapted autonomous watercraft could soon make the creation of such maps easier than ever before.

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AI tool helps evaluate brain tumors in real time during surgery

Researchers at Harvard Medical School have developed a new AI-powered tool to help brain surgeons combat cancer. CHARM rapidly evaluates tumorous tissue during surgery to help professionals make on-the-spot decisions about how to proceed.

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Acorn stomp puts a pick dispenser on your effects pedalboard

A quirky project has landed on Indiegogo that may appeal to aggressive guitar players who constantly see their picks fly off into the crowd. Coming from Acorn Amplifiers, it's a stompbox that dispenses a new pick at the push of a footswitch.

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