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Weekly Roundup
Robotics
2nd January 2024
Make your own Rubik’s Cube solving robot
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Andrea Favero has created CUBOTino, a powerful Rubik’s Cube-solving robot designed to spare enthusiasts the frustration and occasional embarrassment of not solving the world’s bestselling toy.
Wireless
2nd January 2024
Sussex scientists develop a potential alternative to Bluetooth
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Researchers at the University of Sussex have made an advancement in data transmission technology, presenting a potential alternative to Bluetooth that could revolutionise mobile phones and other tech devices.
Medical
1st January 2024
Biocompatible ink absorbs soundwaves to harden 3D-printed shapes
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Engineers at Duke University and Harvard Medical School have recently developed a biocompatible ink that has the ability to solidify into various 3D shapes and structures by absorbing ultrasound waves, rather than light.
Artificial Intelligence
2nd January 2024
UK Supreme Court rejects AI as inventor in patent case
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In a pivotal decision, the UK Supreme Court has maintained earlier rulings, dismissing an appeal to recognise an artificial intelligence system as an inventor in patent applications.
Eco Innovation
31st December 2023
Emissions & plastic packaging top environmental searches for 2023
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In 2023, emissions and plastic packaging emerged as the most inquired environmental topics on the AI platform Ubuntoo. Energy was the third most popular search, with users exploring the transition to clean energy systems.
Automotive
3rd January 2024
Government fails to hit motorway EV charger target
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The UK Government has not met its goal of installing at least six rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023, according to new research by the RAC.
Awards
30th December 2023
New Year honour for Royal Academy of Engineering President
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The President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Professor Sir Jim McDonald FREng FRSE, was honoured with a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire in the King’s New Year Honours list.
Cyber Security
3rd January 2024
Hackers teaming up with AI
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game changer in many areas of our daily lives, including cybersecurity.
Blog
4th January 2024
Electronic Specifier’s top stories from 2023
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As we step forward into the new year, Electronic Specifier looks back at some of its most popular stories from the last 12 months.
Wireless
4th January 2024
There could soon be a free Wi-Fi network across London
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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has initiated the first phase towards enhancing Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the capital.
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