Robotic tank proves itself in successful live-fire test

Milrem Robotics and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace teamed up for the first live-fire exercise of a medium-sized robotic tank based on Milrem's Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), fitted with a Kongsberg Protector Remote Turret (RT-40).

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Multi-level cargo trike rolls like the Japanese kei van of ebikes

If you can't build out, build up. It works for city buildings, and a Japanese design firm is trying to make it work for city bikes. The Streek e-trike carries two levels of cargo inside a loop frame compact enough for tight city streets and paths.

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Pedals power paddles in Thames-travelling Jamima Paddleduck boat

Although pedal-powered boats do exist, most use either a propeller or flapping fins. Ben Kilner's one-off Jamima Paddleduck takes a different approach, with two rear paddles mounted on a bike frame – and the setup has some definite selling points.

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